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SmartDefense Services Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need SmartDefense Services?
In a constantly changing threat environment, defenses must evolve with or ahead of threats. For defenses to evolve in real-time, an ongoing service is required. SmartDefense Services provide real-time and ongoing defenses, defense updates and configuration advice against emerging threats and attacks. SmartDefense Services also add completely new defense techniques for new and emerging protocols and applications between your regularly scheduled product upgrades.
What are the components of SmartDefense Services?
  • AdvisoriesStep-by-step instructions on how to activate and configure defenses against emerging threats and vulnerabilities—usually before exploits are created by hackers.
  • Defense UpdatesPreemptive, ongoing and real-time defense updates, including new protection capabilities for emerging protocols and applications.
  • Security Best PracticesThe latest security recommendations from Check Point.
  • Program Advisor for Check Point Endpoint SecurityA database of malicious and benign applications; automates creation of network access and malware termination policies.
  • Antivirus
  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Spam
What is the relationship between Enterprise Software Subscription and SmartDefense Services?
SmartDefense Services provide ongoing and real-time defense updates and advice. Enterprise Software Subscription entitles customers to product hot fixes, service packs, and product releases. These offerings are complementary, and Check Point strongly recommends both.
How and by whom is SmartDefense Services content created?
SmartDefense Services are backed by Check Point SmartDefense Research and Response Centers located around the globe. These centers, staffed by experienced security researchers, are located in different regions around the world, enabling 24-hour research and coverage. SmartDefense Research and Response Centers conduct original research on network, protocol and application vulnerabilities. The Centers also actively monitor and where appropriate communicate with white-, black- and grayhat communities to identify vulnerabilities and potential exploits before they are introduced into "the wild" (i.e., to the general internet community). Using this information, SmartDefense Research and Response Centers develop and disseminate defenses through relevant SmartDefense Services components.
How are SmartDefense Services licensed?
SmartDefense Services utilize an annually recurring license based on a combination of the number of gateways and users secured. For details, please contact your local Check Point reseller or view the price list.
What Check Point products can benefit from SmartDefense Services?
SmartDefense Services support the Check Point VPN-1, UTM-1, IPS-1, Connectra, InterSpect and Endpoint Security product families.
Can SmartDefense Services update different protections on different gateways?
Using SmartDefense profiles, which were introduced in NGX R62, you can associate different defense settings and SmartDefense attributes with different gateways. All SmartDefense profiles can be centrally-managed, assigned and updated from the SmartDashboard.
How can I evaluate SmartDefense Services?
Check Point customers with valid User Center accounts are automatically entitled to one free 30-day trial. To register for the free evaluation, please visit the evaluation sign-up page.