Check Point Announces Security Appliance Line

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) has announced the Check Point Smart-1 security management appliance line of four appliances, which Check Point said are the first to offer enterprises a solution that unifies network, intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and endpoint security policy management and provides up to 12 terabytes (TB) of integrated log storage.

The Smart-1 appliances enable administrators to manage IPS, network and endpoint security policies from one console, and through Check Point’s unique Software Blade architecture, customers can extend the standard capabilities of Smart-1 appliances by adding additional management blades as needed. Smart-1 appliances also streamline security management by offering integrated storage of log data from across multiple enterprise-wide devices. This significantly aids administrators in meeting compliance requirements and perform forensic analysis, said the company.

The Smart-1 appliance line includes:

— Smart-1 150: Security management for large enterprises and service providers with 150 gateways or more that provides up to 12 TB of integrated log storage.

— Smart-1 50: Security management for enterprises and service providers with 50 to 150 gateways that provides up to 4 TB of integrated log storage.

— Smart-1 25: Security management for enterprises with 25 to 50 gateways that provides 2 TB of integrated log storage.

— Smart-1 5: Security management for businesses with 5 to 25 gateways including up to 500 GB of integrated log storage.

Check Point Smart-1 appliances are available immediately and can be purchased through Check Point’s worldwide network of VARs.