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Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
(578)
4.5 out of 5
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
By Check Point Software Technologies
CrowdSec
CrowdSec
(87)
4.7 out of 5
CrowdSec
By CrowdSec
At a Glance
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Star Rating
(578)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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CrowdSec
CrowdSec
Star Rating
(87)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CrowdSec
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) excels in threat prevention, with users praising its ability to stop attacks before they enter the network. Features like ThreatCloud Intelligence provide real-time updates, ensuring high accuracy and minimal false positives.
  • Users say that CrowdSec stands out for its affordability and ease of use, particularly for startups. Many appreciate its free model and the collaborative cyber threat intelligence it offers, making it a great choice for those on a budget.
  • Reviewers mention that Check Point NGFWs offers a comprehensive management experience, with policies that are consistent across environments. Users find that managing everything from a single console simplifies their day-to-day operations.
  • According to verified reviews, CrowdSec is noted for its easy installation and maintenance. Users highlight the ability to extend scenarios and blocking behavior, which adds flexibility to their security strategies.
  • G2 reviewers indicate that while Check Point NGFWs has a robust feature set, including advanced threat detection and compliance checking, it may come with a steeper learning curve compared to CrowdSec, which is often described as user-friendly.
  • Users report that Check Point NGFWs has a strong support system, but CrowdSec's community-driven approach allows for quick sharing of insights and strategies, making it appealing for those who value collaborative security efforts.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
No pricing available
CrowdSec
No pricing available
Free Trial
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Free Trial is available
CrowdSec
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
369
9.1
57
Ease of Use
8.5
374
8.8
58
Ease of Setup
8.2
339
9.0
44
Ease of Admin
8.6
289
8.8
44
Quality of Support
8.3
364
8.8
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
277
9.2
34
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
337
9.8
52
Features by Category
Unified Threat Management (UTM)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
9.0
207
Not enough data
Security - Unified Threat Management
8.9
161
Not enough data
8.9
163
Not enough data
8.7
141
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
9.0
162
Not enough data
9.5
173
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
167
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
Container SecurityHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.4
13
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Protection
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.9
34
Prevention
Not enough data
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.5
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
8.5
19
Detection
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.7
19
Administration
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.6
24
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.8
7
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Governance
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Security
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Zero Trust NetworkingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Firewall SoftwareHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.7
293
8.0
25
Administration
9.2
246
7.7
15
8.9
244
8.0
20
8.9
231
7.6
14
9.0
233
7.7
14
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
7.9
68
Not enough data
8.2
68
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
228
7.1
11
8.7
225
7.0
11
8.8
228
8.9
12
9.1
238
8.2
14
Monitoring
8.6
208
6.4
11
8.7
221
8.9
16
9.0
245
9.1
23
9.1
234
9.3
23
Generative AI
7.8
97
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
8.2
89
Not enough data
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.9
46
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
Incident Management
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
8.9
42
Not enough data
Network Management ToolsHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
9.0
49
Not enough data
Management
9.1
46
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
Support
8.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Management Tools
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
Mobile Application ManagementHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Threat IntelligenceHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.7
25
Orchestration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Information
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.8
20
Personalization
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data SecurityHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Endpoint ProtectionHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.5
13
Automation
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Orchestration
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Response
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
6.9
7
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Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and CrowdSec are categorized as Firewall Software
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
14.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.4%
CrowdSec
CrowdSec
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Computer & Network Security
17.6%
Information Technology and Services
16.2%
Financial Services
7.6%
Banking
7.0%
Government Administration
4.1%
Other
47.5%
CrowdSec
CrowdSec
Computer & Network Security
16.9%
Information Technology and Services
15.7%
Computer Software
9.6%
Financial Services
3.6%
Higher Education
2.4%
Other
51.8%
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Discussions
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) Discussions
What type of firewall is checkpoint?
3 Comments
Ibrahim N.
IN
Its a Next Generation Firewall Read more
Would you prefer Checkpoint/Palo Alto/Fortigate or other NGFW? and if you'd like to add why?
2 Comments
RG
It depends on what your needs are. I've worked with both Check Point and Fortinet, and both have a place. In a smaller IT shop (where you may not need some...Read more
What are the types of application controls?
1 Comment
Indika S.
IS
Applications are classified into categories, based on diverse criteria such as application type, security risk level, resource usage, productivity...Read more
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CrowdSec
CrowdSec Discussions
What is CrowdSec used for?
1 Comment
AK
Crowd sourced intrusion prevention information to determine bad actors based on defined scenarios which will be blocked at your installation, and reported...Read more
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