 | | "Channel Best-Sellers: Firewalls"
"In firewalls, Check Point has been adding incremental performance gains and a few new features, but overall, the biggest attraction has been in hardware, where Check Point's UTM-1 and UTM-1 Edge appliances have been gaining popularity, said Lou Rubbo, principal at DirSec, a Centennial, Colo.-based solution provider. "We see more interest in the hardware vs. any big changes in the software," Rubbo said.
ChannelWeb Network (By Kevin McLaughlin, March 31 ,2008) |
| | "26 Alternative Products VARs should know"
One VAR said that he signed up 100 companies with Safe@Office products last year. "It's just been a resounding success. It has such a broad set of features. It really has something for everyone."
ChannelWeb Network (February ,2008) |
 | | "Take A Crash Course In Security Risks"
"We have about a 90 percent close rate on (Safe@Office) UTMs when we start talking about managed security," says Christopher Phillips, vice president of sales and marketing at Tucson, Ariz.-based ISP DakotaCom.Net. "Most of these small businesses either don't have their own IT people, or they're paying someone $100 to $125 an hour to do their outsourced IT for them. We can price this at a point that it just makes so much economic sense for us to be their security professional for them."
VARBusiness (By David Raikow, September 1 ,2007) |
 | | "Now There’s Some Hardware to Help Fight Internet Fraud"
"The real advantage of the Z100G is the software, which defends against standard attacks and updates automatically to handle new ones."
New York Times (By Stephen C. Miller, December 14 ,2006) |
 | | "Review: Check Point VPN-1 UTM Edge security device"
"...it provides a lot more than the normal firewall and VPN (virtual private network) facilities found on low-cost routers, adding support for centralised configuration and management, user authentication and automatic failover at the top of a long list of additional features."
Personal Computer World (By Alan Stevens, September 7 ,2006) |
 | | "Check Point VPN-1 Edge W8"
"VPN-1 Edge W8 offers a comprehensive range of security features in an easily managed package. "
PC Authority Business Centre (By Dave Mitchell, August 16, 2006) |
 | | "VPN-1 UTM Edge Appliance"
"We found that the combination of the ease of setup, intuitive interface, simple policy configuration, and integration of several very useful features makes this box perform quite well."
SC Magazine (August 10, 2006). |
 | | "Check Point VPN-1 UTM Edge Review "
"The VPN-1 UTM Edge offers a lot of security features for the price that are nicely integrated into a compact appliance. Reporting could be better but it’s very simple to deploy and we were particularly impressed with its anti-spam performance."
Trusted Reviews (By Dave Mitchell, June 26, 2006). |
 | | "Check Point's Appliance Adds DSL Modem"
"Appliances such as Safe@Office allow ISPs to provide security as well as high end services that many small businesses believe they cannot afford."
ISP Planet (By Alex Goldman, May 16, 2006). |
 | | "Check Point Offers a United Front Against Threats"
"In addition to its goal of providing security, the Safe@Office 500/500W ADSL is also a network router, featuring a high-speed broadband modem port, 4-port LAN switch, a dedicated DMZ port that can function as a secondary Internet connection (WAN2) and an optional wireless access point. To help ensure interoperability with more complex networks, the 500/500W support both static and dynamic routing options."
Small Business Computing (By Dan Muse, May 15, 2006). |
 | | "Check Point Bundles Up Security"
"Most small businesses don't know from security. They don't know from DSL, either. So Check Point is putting all the stuff they don't know in one box." (By Tim Wilson, Site Editor, Dark Reading. May 15, 2006). |
 | | "Big defenses for small businesses"
"While D-Link has made its name in the SMB and smaller markets, Check Point's security technologies are being used by many enterprise-level companies. The partnership of the two will lead to new security products being released under the D-Link NetDefend brand that use Check Point's Embedded NGX with Application Intelligence technology. The products will be sold through D-Link's traditional channel distribution network." (By Chris Talbot, Report on SMB Channel Mar.Com. January 25, 2006). |
 | | "Check Point adds unified threat management appliances"
"To the best of our knowledge, no one else on the market offers such a rich set of features in this price range, while maintaining ease of use and the flexibility to scale the network." (By Dave Chappelle, eChannel Line. November 29, 2005). |
 | | "Check Point Launches into UTM Devices"
"Check Point Software Inc has launched its first unified threat management appliance, seeking to leverage its reputation in enterprise and targeting service providers for a managed service offering into the SMB market."
Computerwire (By Rik Turner, November 29, 2005) |
 | | "Check Point box sits on Sofa"
"CHECK POINT’S dipped its toes further into the UTM market with the launch of the Sales@Office security appliance. The new appliance incorporates technology developed by Check Point subsidiary SofaWare Technologies, and is aimed firmly at SME buyers."
The Inquirer (By Guy Matthews, November 29, 2005) |
 | | "Check Point Readies Security Devices for SMBs"
"Check Point Software Technologies Monday is preparing to launch two multi-function security appliances with remote management capabilities. The products are geared toward businesses with approximately 100 users."
TechWeb News (By Laurie Sullivan, November 28, 2005) |
 | | "Check Point offers security appliances"
"Called Safe@Office 500 and 500W, the devices add intrusion prevention and content filtering to earlier Safe@Office models. They also include a firewall or VPN and gateway anti-virus software."
Network World (By Tim Greene, December 5, 2005). |
 | | "Big Security Power in Small Packages"
"The Safe@Office 425w packs a lot of punch into a small orange space... Those seeking all-in-one functionality with a little depth might want to take a close look at Check Point’s bright orange box."
InfoWorld (By Brian Chee, Oliver Rist. August 22, 2005). |
| | "A new market in new homes for Check Point's SME security solution."
"New buyers will get the benefit of industrial strength firewalling, from the world's leading supplier of firewall systems, while the developer hopes that this new direction in built-in communications will provide the company with a competitive edge."
SourceWire (By Annabelle Brown. August 8, 2005). |
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"Firewall Systems is to distribute the Check Point range of security software and devices. The deal will see Firewall using the products to develop a series of managed service offerings."
ARNnet (By Tim Lohman. April 20, 2005) |
| | | "Case Study: The Price is Right" – Read how an insurance loss adjustment company can maximize its production using a Safe@Office VPN solution.
SiliconRepublic.com (By David Stewart. March 28, 2005). |
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| | "Check Point Eyes SMBs"
CRN News (By Matt Villano CRN. February 25, 2005). |
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| | "Moving up to a "real" router"
"Check Point provides a variety of optional services, such as filtering e-mails for viruses and surfing filters. In the weeks I've been using the Check Point router with e-mail virus protection turned on, it’s stopped at least two dozen viruses per day from reaching one of my network clients. That's worth some money."
NetworkWorldFusion (By James E. Gaskin. February 14, 2005). |
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| | "Safe@Office 225U Review by PC Magazine"
"...the Safe@Office 225U is the easiest appliance here when it comes to setup and management. Folks with enough technical expertise to have configured a personal firewall should be able to set this product up without the aid of a consultant..."
PCMag.com (February 2, 2005). |
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| | "Winner of this competitive comparison is the 410W appliance from Check Point."
"This security solution includes comprehensive protection against attacks through Check Points proved security components like VPN gateway, E-Mail antivirus, URL filtering, automatic security updates every two hours, DynDNS and reporting." (Note: Source website is in German.) |
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| | "Safe@Office 225 Full Review at ZDNet UK Reviews"
"Based on Check Point’s market-leading firewall and VPN technology, the security credentials of the Safe@Office small business security appliance are unimpeachable. But that’s not the only reason for buying it. There’s also the relatively low price tag and the ability to add optional extras like antivirus and URL filtering services. Furthermore, it turns out to be remarkably easy both to configure and manage."
ZDNet UK (By Alan Stevens. October 27, 2004). |
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| | "Security appliances wrestle with blanket coverage"
"The fact that it was the easiest of the six to configure is even more impressive when you find out that its guts are based on Check Point’s industrial-strength, best-selling Firewall 1 platform."
InfoWorld.com(By Brian Chee, Oliver Rist. May 21, 2004). |
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| | "SC Magazine Review"
"Small, high-end security at a fraction of the cost of the larger appliances for home office and small business models has to be good news."
SCMagazine.com (By Jayne Parkhouse. February 1, 2004).
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