Check Point launches new management appliances

Check Point Software Technologies has announced the launch of its next generation Quantum Smart-1 Management Appliances.

According to Check Point, the new management appliances will deliver 2X increase in managed gateways and up to 70% higher log rate, with AI-powered security tools designed to meet the demands of hybrid enterprises.

The appliances will be fully integrated within the Check Point Infinity Platform and will offer faster, more intelligent threat detection and response through a unique hybrid mesh architecture and integration with over 250 third-party solutions.

“Faster and smarter”

Nataly Kremer, Chief Product Officer, Check Point commented: “Security teams today face more pressure than ever, from rising AI-generated threats to managing fragmented infrastructures.

“Our new Quantum Smart-1 Management Appliances simplify that complexity.”

Kremer concluded: “Our new Quantum Smart-1 Management Appliances combine AI, speed, precision and automation to help organizations manage on-premise, cloud and distributed IT deployments, faster and smarter.”

AI Security Report

Check Point Research’s AI Security Report found that AI services are now used in over 51% of enterprise networks every month, widening security risks and making security policies vital.

The new Smart-1 Management Appliances are built to give security teams the speed and agility to stay ahead.

The company says the appliances unify operations across on-premises, cloud and remote environments, streamlining security management while enhancing visibility and control.

Key benefits

According to the company, the key benefits of the new Smart-1 Management Appliances include:

• Scale with confidence: Manage up to 10,000 gateways, supporting business growth without rearchitecting security infrastructure
• Faster response, lower risk: Achieve up to 70% higher log processing speeds to accelerate threat detection and response
• Built-in compliance readiness: Store up to 70TB of logs locally for long-term data retention and regulatory requirements
• Smarter operations: Consolidate management functions and reduce complexity across hybrid environments
• Open ecosystem: Integrate with over 250 third-party solutions

Quantum Smart-1 Management appliances

In its seventh generation, the Quantum Smart-1 Management appliances are available in five models, including the high-performance 7000 Ultra that enables security teams to consolidate infrastructure, reduce operational complexity and gain faster insights from a single device.

Check Point claims that the appliances streamline policy and firewall management and can be enhanced with AI-powered tools such as:

• Infinity AI Copilot
• Infinity Playblocks
• Policy Advisor
• Policy Insights
• Compliance
• Infinity AIOps