Perimeter Security
Protecting Against both Network and Application Attacks
Challenges
Over the past several years, enterprise firewalls have become the staple of perimeter security architectures. Designed primarily to provide access control to network resources, firewalls have been successfully deployed in the large majority of networks. A major reason for firewall success is that when used to enforce a properly defined security policy, firewalls commonly defeat the vast majority of network attacks. However, while most firewalls provide effective access control, many are not designed to detect and thwart attacks at the application level.
Recognizing this reality, hackers have devised sophisticated attacks that are designed to circumvent the traditional access control policies enforced by perimeter firewalls. Today's knowledgeable attackers have advanced well past scanning for open ports on firewalls and are now directly targeting applications.
Check Point's Perimeter Security Solutions
As the leader in the firewall and VPN markets, perimeter security is Check Point's traditional strength. Throughout our history, Check Point has been the leading innovator of Internet security. Today, Check Point continues to expand the depth and breadth of our product lines for perimeter security.
In June 2003, Check Point delivered FireWall-1 NG with Application Intelligence: the industry's first security gateway solution that integrates both network and application-level capabilities to deliver comprehensive attack protection and network security.
More information on Application Intelligence
Adding Application Intelligence was the first step in Check Point's strategy to address the changing face of perimeter security. Even more recently we've announced new products to make our market-leading capabilities available to organizations of all sizes. These products include:
VPN-1 UTM
Worry-free security for companies with up to 500 employees.
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UTM-1 Edge Appliances
Secure connectivity for remote sites and large-scale deployments.
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Safe@Office Appliances
Proven Internet security for companies with up to 100 employees.
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VPN-1 Power
Industry-leading VPN solution - proven, most secure, easiest to manage.
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VPN-1 Power VSX
Virtual security gateways for large-scale environments.
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