Check Point vs Aruba | Battlecard 2025

Feature	Quantum Network Security	HPE Aruba Networking
Threat Intelligence	Check Point ThreatCloud Intelligence; integrates real-time intelligence from 60+ threat feeds and 100M+ sensors.	Uses AI-powered threat defense (e.g., Aruba Central threat insights and integrations with third-party tools).
Intrusion Prevention (IPS)	Integrated IPS with deep packet inspection and automatic protections via ThreatCloud.	Aruba IDS/IPS capabilities integrated in gateway & APs; optional ClearPass for deeper integration.
Encrypted Traffic Analysis	HTTPS inspection and detection with patented technologies, including TLS fingerprinting.	Integrated with ClearPass Policy Manager for traffic visibility and anomaly detection.
Zero Trust & Identity-Based Security	Check Point Identity Awareness, Identity-based policy enforcement, and integration with SAML, LDAP, AD.	Aruba ClearPass for role-based access control and ZTNA enforcement.
Cloud Security & SASE	Check Point Harmony Connect for SASE, delivering cloud-delivered firewall, SWG, ZTNA, and threat prevention.	Aruba EdgeConnect for SASE; cloud-managed firewall capabilities via Aruba Central.
Automation & AI	Infinity architecture with unified security management and AI-based threat prevention.	Aruba AIOps for automated issue resolution and optimization.
Policy Management	Unified Security Management via R81+ platform, with centralized control and SmartConsole.	Aruba Central provides centralized policy management.
Local Agent	Check Point Endpoint Security VPN and Harmony Endpoint agent. Supports agentless access through Harmony Connect.	Aruba VIA client for VPN; mostly agentless with ClearPass + SASE.
Sandboxing	Check Point SandBlast Threat Emulation, a cloud-based sandbox with advanced malware detection.	Integrates with third-party sandbox solutions (e.g., Palo Alto Wildfire or FireEye).
Main Competitors	Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet.	Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet.

	Quantum Network Security	Quantum Network Security
Is it designed more effectively for enterprises or SMBs?	Check Point Quantum Network Security offers solutions tailored for both small businesses (such as Quantum Spark) and large enterprises, positioning Check Point as a vendor capable of securing networks across the full spectrum of business sizes.	HPE Aruba Networking offers a user-friendly, cloud-managed approach with a focus on ease of use and integration within the Aruba ecosystem. Its budget-friendly entry-level options make it an attractive choice for SMBs, while Aruba Central provides a centralized platform for managing security and networking infrastructure.
Distinctive Features	Great VPN connectivity and the intuitive management interface, which simplifies policy management and enhances operational efficiency. Check Point SandBlast for its advanced threat prevention capabilities, particularly in detecting and blocking sophisticated cyber threats such as zero-day attacks and ransomware with its multi-layered defense approach.	Ease of use and management of the Aruba Central platform with ease of deployment and management of Aruba's access points. It makes it easy to create different network segments, and managing network inventory. AI-powered analytics for troubleshooting, network optimization, and security.
Common Criticisms	High Licensing Costs: The total cost of ownership, including licensing and maintenance, can be high, which may be a concern for some organizations. Complexity and Learning Curve: The system's extensive features can be overwhelming, leading to a steep learning curve for new users.	Licensing Complexity: Some users find the licensing model for Aruba products, especially when adding new devices or utilizing advanced features, to be complex. With the need to purchase specific licenses for each access point for certain services being a point of frustration. Firmware Issues: Firmware bugs and stability issues with new firmware updates are not uncommon.

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