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"With Harmony Mobile, we have been able to provide additional security to our network.""As a security solution for devices, it can benefit us in many ways, including providing us with data security, access control, network security, and more.""We have had a lot fewer attacks thanks to this solution.""The solution was easy to deploy and provided a useful security enhancement for mobile devices.""The other most valuable service so far has been the assistance provided to us by the Check Point Harmony mobile engineers. They have been so awesome and helpful to us during the setup process.""The anti-phishing and scanning of SMS are the most valuable aspects of the solution. Sometimes we will get some SMS and they will try to redirect you to malicious links. If you have SandBlast Mobile, it helps you prevent clicking on those malicious links.""The environment is managed and administered centrally in Check Point Infinity which provides a lot of stability with its other features.""Network protection, OS protection, application protection, and file protection are valuable. It is also easy to implement and manage."

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"The most valuable feature is the synchronization of passwords with a local password, which works well.""It's connection with Azure is the most valuable. It is easy to deploy and connect.""I would rate the product's scalability an eight out of ten.""The tool supports different types of authentication. It also integrates seamlessly if you are using other Jamf products.""The most valuable feature is ease of access. It's convenient to do things like resetting passwords. Previously, users were bound to their domain. We had to bind the user to the domain and log them in through the AD. Now, using Jamf Connect, we don't face any of these challenges. Resetting passwords is hassle-free so we can regularly rotate passwords according to best practices.""Jamf Connect allows for easy and seamless joining of Mac devices to Azure AD, eliminating the need for third-party involvement or support engineer assistance.""The solution is scalable.""It's a good and stable tool, so you should use it if you have a need."

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Cons
"Harmony Mobile could be improved with increased built-in DLP coverage.""The service provided by Check Point at the technical support level is somewhat slow, and they only provide help in English, which limits some clients.""It could expand the functionalities to, in addition to security functionality, incorporate Mobile Device Management (MDM) functionalities such as remote device management, administration of installed applications, etc.""I would like to see more visibility into the actual devices that it's protecting. In some cases, you don't want to see a lot. However, for our purposes, I would like to see more information about the applications which are installed, then have more control over what can and what cannot be installed.""While it's great, there's always room for improvement. Adding capabilities for automatic deployment in an enterprise environment would be useful.""For SandBlast Mobile, the only thing that is lacking is that it wasn't available for all types of users. However, Check Point has since fixed this, with ZoneAlarm.""Integration needs improvement. We use Check Point for email. We use Check Point Capsule Workspace and I wish that it tied into that better and was integrated with their email application so that when it's secure, then they're able to access their email and it could be deployed as one group instead of two separate applications. It's a little bit more work for us to deploy both of those so it'd be nice if they could be integrated.""In terms of what needs improvement, the web interface should be simplified. It should be more user-friendly. It's too technical."

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"When a Mac is joined to Azure, the generic Pro console in the MDM should accurately display the Mac as joined to Azure in the inventory section. Currently, it shows "no domain account found," which can be misleading.""We've had some issues when users restart their devices because the device asks for credentials afterward. Jamf Connect asks for a username, password, and MFA.""The solution's UI could be more user-friendly for the setup process.""The solution’s technical support is bad and should be improved.""The logs are an area with a shortcoming.""The configuration could be faster.""The solution needs to improve its licensing.""Overall, there is a lack of consistent experience sometimes with some of their features."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing is a little high."
  • "We didn't actually purchase the software. It was given to us by Check Point. We are using it as a test bed for possible future customers."
  • "Check Point pricing is better than Symantec."
  • "Choosing the correct set of licenses is essential because, without the additional software blade licenses, the Check Point gateways are just a stateful firewall."
  • "The cost is huge compared to other products, and it seems this solution is only for companies with a large budget."
  • "This is a very expensive product."
  • "The quality, price, and support ratio are very good."
  • "Regarding the cost of licenses, each device consumes one, even if it has both professional and personal profiles."
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  • "It's relatively inexpensive."
  • "The pricing model could be improved, especially considering the availability of alternative MDM solutions like Kandji, which offers similar features for free or at a lower cost."
  • "We pay 2 dollars per device monthly. For the plus version, you have to pay 4 dollars per month. I think the product will give discounts based on the number of users and devices."
  • "The solution's price is reasonable."
  • "I rate the cost as three out of ten, with ten being the highest."
  • "Jamf Connect has a yearly licensing cost, which is expensive."
  • "The pricing is good."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase is very straightforward.
    Top Answer:There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product. You can opt for a one-year, three-year, or five-year license. There is a separate team that handles the… more »
    Top Answer:At times, when configuring policies, the tool takes some time to apply the policy. If I configure a new policy and apply it to the management console, it may take time. The product should work on… more »
    Top Answer:Jamf Connect is an identity provider, and once you log in, you will have all the device's access.
    Top Answer:Jamf Connect has a yearly licensing cost, which is expensive. You have to pay the deployment charges separately, and you have to pay premium support costs if you take it.
    Top Answer:The solution’s technical support is bad and should be improved.
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    Also Known As
    Check Point Mobile Access, Check Point SandBlast Mobile
    Wandera, Wandera Private Access
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    Overview

    Check Point Harmony Mobile is a unified security solution for user devices and access. It is a complete threat defense solution for mobile devices that prevents cyberattacks and enforces security for remote workers and users. It prevents threats on apps, networks, and OS while enhancing the user experience and preventing the disruption of device performance. 

    Check Point Harmony Mobile Benefits

    Some benefits of Harmony Mobile include: 

    • Advanced app analysis that detects known and unknown threats
    • Mitigates threats regardless of the mobile management platform or what the user is doing
    • Prevents infected devices to send data to botnets
    • Blocks phishing attacks on social media, email, and messaging

    Harmony Mobile integrates with UEM systems to assess the device’s level of risk. The UEM quarantines and activates security policies, such as blocking access to corporate assets. 

    Check Point Harmony Mobile Key Features

    Harmony Mobile's key features include: 

    • App protection: The platform detects and blocks the download of malicious applications in real-time. It runs the application in a cloud-based environment and tests it by leveraging techniques such as sandboxing, advanced static analysis, anomaly detection, and other techniques. By doing so, it prevents malware from infiltrating employees’ mobile devices. 
    • Network protection: The platform’s unique infrastructure extends Check Point security capabilities to mobile devices. It includes features such as anti-phishing, safe browsing, conditional access, anti bot, and URL filtering. 
    • Simple and easy to use management: Check Point Harmony Mobile integrates with almost all mobile management solutions (MDM/UEM), and supports BYOD programs and remote work settings. It delivers scalability and efficiency with zero-touch deployment. The system works for all Android deployment models. The management console is cloud-based, delivering visibility over the risk posture and enabling admins to roll granular policies. 
    • User friendly: The platform is easy to adopt, with no disruption of the user experience or the device's usability. The system delivers detailed threat notifications in real time as well as weekly reports. The platform doesn’t impact battery life or data consumption. Additionally, it keeps the user and corporate data private without collecting or analyzing personal information. Finally, the platform anonymizes the context metadata from apps and networks it uses for analysis.  

    Check Point Harmony Mobile Components 

    • Behavioral risk engine: The engine uses data received from the app about the network, configuration, and OS data integrity, detects and analyzes suspicious activity, and produces a risk score.
       
    • Mobile gateway: A multi-tenant architecture and mobile devices are registered. The gateway manages the solution communications with connected mobile devices and with the dashboard.
       
    • Management dashboard: The dashboard enables administration, provisioning, and monitoring of devices and policies. It integrates with Unified Endpoint Management.

    • Mobile Protect app: This lightweight app for iOS and Android collects data and analyzes threats to devices. It monitors the operating systems, applications, and network behavior and collects data to detect malicious behavior.

    • ThreatCloud: A database with real-time threat intelligence on indicators of compromise from hundreds of thousands of Check Point gateways and millions of endpoints worldwide.  

    Check Point Harmony Mobile Capabilities

    • Prevents malicious app downloads
    • Prevents phishing on applications
    • Prevents man-in-the-middle attacks
    • Stops infected devices from accessing corporate applications
    • Detects OS exploits

    Reviews from Real Users

    "The easy navigation of the admin portal is a welcome change to how some other admin portals are not very user-friendly," says G.S., a Manager of Infrastructure Services at an energy/utilities company.

    Kadeem C., an IT Security Analyst at an energy/utilities company, says, "I really like the application scanning portion where it scans your current applications and any new applications that you add to the device to let you know if it is malicious."

    Oleg P., Senior Network/Security Engineer at Skywind Group, says, "The most impressive thing is the SSL VPN Portal."

    Hans V., an Engineer at Caldoo, adds that “We've found that the product is quite stable."

    Wandera Threat Defense helps businesses ensure a productive workforce, by defending both managed and unmanaged devices against the full spectrum of mobile threats. The solution includes security protections on the device and in the network, allowing for effective and targeted policy actions against even the most sophisticated attacks. Wandera Threat Defense is powered by MI:RIAM, a leading threat intelligence engine that learns in real-time through signals from 425 million sensors around the globe.

    Sample Customers
    Samsung Research America, Mississippi Office of the Secretary of State
    Mastercard, Deloitte, PayPal, Toshiba, BNP Paribas, EY, Otis, Rollins, Eurostar, Frontier, Sealy, Rolex, VITAS Healthcare
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider19%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Security Firm14%
    Energy/Utilities Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government5%
    University5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise47%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Check Point Harmony Mobile vs. Symantec Endpoint Protection Mobile
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    Check Point Harmony Mobile is ranked 1st in Mobile Threat Defense with 44 reviews while Jamf Connect is ranked 8th in ZTNA as a Service with 10 reviews. Check Point Harmony Mobile is rated 8.6, while Jamf Connect is rated 9.4. The top reviewer of Check Point Harmony Mobile writes "Easy to implement, simple to maintain policies, and does not disrupt end-user functionality". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Jamf Connect writes "Enhances user convenience by streamlining login processes". Check Point Harmony Mobile is most compared with Check Point Remote Access VPN, Lookout, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and Fortinet FortiClient, whereas Jamf Connect is most compared with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, VMware Workspace ONE and Netskope Private Access.

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