Name: Check Point Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Rating: 4.6 (154 reviews)

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Updated 13th October 2025

What is Check Point Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)?

Check Point Intrusion Prevention System IPS is a software that monitors network traffic to identify and block potential threats and vulnerabilities in real time. The software provides intrusion detection and prevention features by analyzing activities within the network and comparing them against known threat signatures and behavioral patterns. It works to prevent unauthorized access and harmful activities by stopping exploits, malware, and other cyber risks before they reach critical systems. The software supports automated threat intelligence updates, ensuring ongoing protection against emerging threats. It assists organizations in maintaining the integrity of their network environments by reducing the risk of data breaches and service disruptions through proactive threat mitigation and policy enforcement.

Overall experience with Check Point Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER

<50M USD, IT Services

FAVORABLE

“Effective AI-Driven Threat Detection but Initial Configuration and Pricing Pose Issues”

4.0

Dec 8, 2025

I have used CheckPoint IPS for over three years to secure our network from WAN threats, finding its AI-driven threat detection, automatic updates and stability highly effective, though pricing could be improved. Overall I highly recommend it for its usability.

Senior Network Engineer

<50M USD, Services (non-Government)

CRITICAL

“Guarding Against Threat Actors: Timely Protection From Vulnerabilities”

3.0

Apr 28, 2025

Long history with vendor who has provided above average support and sales

About Company

Company Description

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a company that offers cyber security solutions to governmental and business entities around the world. The company's solutions are designed to safeguard against a variety of cyber threats including malware and ransomware. With Check Point's multilevel security architecture, dubbed 'Infinity Total Protection with Gen V advanced threat prevention', cloud, network, and mobile devices of businesses are protected. Additionally, Check Point provides a comprehensive and easy-to-manage control security management system.

Company Details

Company type

Public

Year Founded

1993

Head office location

San Carlos, United States

Number of employees

5001 - 10000

Website

http://www.checkpoint.com

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Check Point Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Likes & Dislikes

I have found Checkpoint IPS to be a reliable, scalable solution that blocks threats in real time, reduces investigation time, and integrates well.

Provides protection against threat actors trying to take advantage of any vulnerabilities our systems may have.

What I like is that it has the ability to fine-tune policies to ensure strong security without disrupting business traffic.

In the starting you can face some issues like initial setup is little bit complex to understand person need some time to adjust policies according to the specific needs of the network also false positives some generated that block legitimate traffic otherwise its a good tool.

Complexity of the system in order to deploy. Performance impact on enabling IPS blade.

What I dislike is that the initial setup can be complex for new users, but otherwise it runs smoothly once the set-up has been done.

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Check Point Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(154 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star: 64%
4 Star: 33%
3 Star: 3%
2 Star: 0%
1 Star: 0%

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.6

Integration & Deployment

4.4

Service & Support

4.6

Product Capabilities

4.5

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DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER
<50M USD
IT Services
Review Source
Effective AI-Driven Threat Detection but Initial Configuration and Pricing Pose Issues
4.0
Dec 8, 2025
I have used CheckPoint IPS for over three years to secure our network from WAN threats, finding its AI-driven threat detection, automatic updates and stability highly effective, though pricing could be improved. Overall I highly recommend it for its usability.
Network Engineer
<50M USD
Real Estate
Review Source
Checkpoint IPS Offers Strong Threat Protection With Customizable Security Policies
5.0
Dec 31, 2025
Overall, my experience with Checkpoint IPS has been positive. It provides excellent real-time protection against known and unknown threats including exploits, malware and zero day attack
CYBERSECURITY ANALYST
<50M USD
Software
Review Source
Check Point IPS Delivers Real-Time Intrusion Prevention and Automated Protection Updates
5.0
Dec 20, 2025
Check Point IPS continuously prevents network intrusions, automatically upgrades defenses, and sustains constant performance in a variety of settings,
CUBERSECURITY ANALYSIS
<50M USD
IT Services
Review Source
Check Point IPS Delivers Timely Protection With Up-To-Date Threat Intelligence
5.0
Dec 18, 2025
Check Point IPS offers reliable network security, prompt signature updates, and strong defense against intrusion attempts.
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
50M-1B USD
Construction
Review Source
Checkpoint IPS Integration Offers Deep Traffic Visibility
4.0
Dec 7, 2025
My overall experience with Checkpoint IPS has been quite good once integrated into the gateway. It gives good and Deep visibility into suspicious Traffic and blocks a wide range of threats.

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