WildFire: Cloud-based malware analysis for zero-day threats. 
Advanced Threat Prevention: This is a core security service within Palo Alto NGFWs that provides protection against exploits.
AutoFocus: A threat intelligence service that provides in-depth context and analysis of threats.
Unit 42: Palo Alto Networks' threat intelligence team.

Check Point ThreatCloud Intelligence; integrates real-time intelligence from 60+ threat feeds and 100M+ sensors.

Signature-based IPS integrated with Threat Prevention and ML-based analysis.

Integrated IPS with deep packet inspection and automatic protections via ThreatCloud.

SSL Decryption with automated policy-based inspection.

HTTPS inspection and detection with patented technologies, including TLS fingerprinting.

Zero Trust enforcement with user and application awareness (App-ID & User-ID).

Check Point Identity Awareness, Identity-based policy enforcement, and integration with SAML, LDAP, AD.

Prisma Access: Full cloud-based SASE architecture with Zero Trust controls.

Check Point Harmony Connect for SASE, delivering cloud-delivered firewall, SWG, ZTNA, and threat prevention.

Cortex AI & ML-based threat detection.

Infinity architecture with unified security management and AI-based threat prevention.

Panorama centralized management with AI-driven policies.
Granular role-based access & segmentation.

Unified Security Management via R81+ platform, with centralized control and SmartConsole.

Endpoint protection features like Cortex XDR require a separate agent installed on the endpoint device. The firewall itself operates independently without a local agent.

Check Point Endpoint Security VPN and Harmony Endpoint agent. Supports agentless access through Harmony Connect.

WildFire is a cloud-based malware analysis and prevention service that detects, analyzes, and blocks zero-day threats using machine learning and sandboxing techniques.

Check Point SandBlast Threat Emulation, a cloud-based sandbox with advanced malware detection.

Cisco, Fortinet, Sonicwall. 

Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet.

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.

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. ​

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.​