[ Check P... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) [ Check P... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) # Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) Features ##### ## Security - Unified Threat Management (6) Antivirus Tools to protect a system from viruses by scanning and quarantining any threats. Whitelists The ability to green light a specific URL or system to bypass the scanning process. Antispam Filtering Tools to prevent spam emails and other spam from entering the network. Content Filtering Tools to filter specific content based on the MME type or file extension. Web Filtering Tools to block certain websites from being viewed by those in a network. Firewall Tools to block off a network or system from outside networks or systems to protect the data within. Show More ##### ## Administration (9) Reports & Analytics The ability to digest a large amount of data into visual representations and analytics. Dashboard The ability to view a large amount of data in one place using customizable widgets. Data Management Administrators can access and organize data related to incidents to produce reports or make data more navigable. Incident Logs Information on each incident is stored in databases for user reference and analytics. Reporting Produces reports detailing trends and vulnerabilities related to bot management and performance. Policy Management Provides network security features to customize network access rules, workflows, and compliance requirements. Logging and Reporting Captures logs for all firewall functions, storing information, incidents, and activity for user reference and analysis. Application Gateway Application-level proxy that applies security mechanisms to connect clients to applications while concealing client network and computers. Concurrent Sessions Determines the number of connections a firewall is able to track and facilitate securely. Show More ##### ## Governance (3) Access Control Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance. Compliance Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards. Data Visibility Similifies data identification to increase visibility and management capabilities Show More ##### ## Security (8) Encryption Protects data with within and as it leaves your secure or local network. Endpoint Intelligence Analysis for users to examine threat intelligence data specific to their endpoint devices. Activity Monitoring Documents the actions from endpoints within a network. Alerts users of incidents and abnormal activities and documents the access point. Breach Detection Provides incident alerts for leaks or breaches and provides capabilities to inform administrators of attacks. Security Automation Allows administrative control over automated security tasks. Application Security Protects application access and data. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users. Workload Protection Protects computing resources across a network. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users. Data Protection Protects informatin stored on premises and in the cloud. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users. Show More ##### ## Network Management (4) Network Segmentation Allows administrative control over network components, mapping, and segmentation. Network Mapping Allows visual display of networks segmented components and their connected resources. Security Analytics Utilizes behavioral analysis to improve security procedures and documentation. API/Integrations Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. Show More ##### ## Identity Management (3) Adaptive Access Control Provides a risk-based approcach to determining trust within the network. Identity Scoring Calculates risk based on user behavior, permissions, and requests. User Monitoring Monitors users attempting unauthorized access to databases, applicaitons, and othe network components. Show More ##### ## Monitoring (7) Load Balancing Monitors traffic and distribute resources and scales infrastructure workloads to match traffic. Continuous Analysis Constantly monitors traffic and activity. Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. Intrusion Prevention Enforces security paramaters to prevent unauthorized access. Intrusion Detection Detects unauthorized access and use of privileged systems. Network Monitoring Monitor the performance of network resources, such as switches, routers, and servers. Network Discovery Automatically discover network assets. Network Asset Mapping Build map of network resources based on dependencies and connections. Show More ##### ## Functionality (8) Virtual Private Network (VPN) Provides a virtualized network for client network to mask identity, location, and other sensitive information. Antivirus Provides malware protection capabilities in addition to traditional firewall barrier technology. URL Filtering Provides access control tools to categorize and block traffic and match traffic to firewall policies. Availability Deploys firewall(s) configured in sync to prevent network failure and provide business continuity. Multi-Network Capability Provides monitoring capabilities for multiple networks at once. Anomaly Detection Constantly monitors activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. Network Visibility Provides all-encompassing display and analysis of environments, resources, traffic, and activity across networks. Scalability Provides features to allow scaling for large organizations. Show More ##### ## Automation (4) Metadata Management Indexes metadata descriptions for easier searching and enhanced insights Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Facilitates Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) to enable data ingestion, performance suggestions, and traffic analysis. Response Automation Reduces time spent remedying issues manually. Resolves common network security incidents quickly. Continuous Analysis Constantly monitors traffic and activity. Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. Show More ##### ## Incident Management (3) Incident Logs Information on each incident is stored in databases for user reference and analytics. Incident Alerts Gives alerts when incidents arise. Some responses may be automated, but users will still be informed. Incident Reporting Produces reports detailing trends and vulnerabilities related to their network and infrastructure. Show More ##### ## Management (5) Network Automation Automate how physical and virtual devices are configured, handled, tested, deployed, and operated inside a network. Network Traffic Analyzer Record and analyze the traffic on network. User Provisioning Ensure that only certain users have access to a system. Network Analytics Analyze network data to identify trends and patterns. Resource Maintenance Infrom user of upgrades and repairs to network resources. Show More ##### ## Support (3) Real-time alerting Notify user when network related error arise. Hybrid Infrastructure Support Supports cloud and LAN, including hybrid infrastructure API Integration Provide API and custom sensors for easy integration. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (3) AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. Show More ##### ## Artificial Intelligence - Firewall (1) AI Firewall Utilizes AI to monitor network traffic, identify anomalies, and block attacks. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Firewall Software (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Network Management Tools (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ## 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