Check Point Quantum Firewalls and Security Gateways vs. UniFi Cloud Gateways

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Quantum Firewalls and Security Gateways
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
The Check Point Quantum Security Gateway Next Generation Firewall is a tiered firewall product. The base model includes the core firewall services, and can be upgraded to include anti-bot/virus/spam and sandboxing capabilities.N/A
UniFi Cloud Gateways
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
Ubiquiti Networks supports enterprise network security and wireless WAN via the WiFi integrated UniFi Cloud Gateways, including the Dream Router 7, and the UniFi Express 7.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Quantum Firewalls and Security Gateways
Chose Quantum Firewalls and Security Gateways
In a heterogeneous environment, we wanted to keep multiple vendors for multiple purposes. CP was found very good in handling basic Next generation firewalls features along with handling of VPNs.
Chose Quantum Firewalls and Security Gateways
  • Best Security meets Ultimate Hardware
  • SandBlast Zero Day Protection out of the box
  • Modular hardware
Chose Quantum Firewalls and Security Gateways
While Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls are priced more competitively against Check Point Products, the overall product has not as stable, effective or intuitive for us during our evaluation period:
  • A side by side comparison of traffic logs were done between Palo Alto …
Chose Quantum Firewalls and Security Gateways
At the time when we were evaluating Fortinet, it was not a layer 7, while Check Point did offer this. It appears that since then they have created next-gen firewalls as well. The interface of Check Point is a little easier to use (although the interface tends to use a lot of …
UniFi Cloud Gateways
Chose UniFi Cloud Gateways
We have transitioned third-party partners and our own internal offices away from consumer, prosumer, or SOHO grade systems such as high-end ASUS, TP-Link, and even Xiaomi routers. For the same money, we can have a more properly architected network that has better performance, …
Chose UniFi Cloud Gateways
Prior to this, we used Cisco Meraki wireless access points, which did not allow for centralized control, therefore several access points shared the same SSID. Because the client's movement from one device to another was not as seamless and reliable as it is with the current …
Chose UniFi Cloud Gateways
Wifi signal and management are superior. I have many Sonicwall TZ units with Wifi that are basically useless and added a Ubiquiti unit in place of the Sonicwall Wifi. Netgear nighthawk has a good wifi system but doesn't have the range Ubiquiti does. Netgear is great for the …
Chose UniFi Cloud Gateways
In the past, we used D-Link wi-fi devices, where centralized management was not possible, distributing the same SSID through several devices. Which cost configuration time and instability in the use between one point and another, because eventually, this transition between a …
Chose UniFi Cloud Gateways
Aruba Networks Wireless WAN and D-Link Wireless
Chose UniFi Cloud Gateways
I like both products. Management is similar. Ubiquiti is more cost effective for small businesses, you can do more for the same money.
Chose UniFi Cloud Gateways
When looking into Cisco options for WWAN, there were two issues we encountered. Up front as well as yearly maintenance costs for each device was considerably more expensive than the Ubiquiti options. And, although the Cisco options have more options to configure, it requires …
Chose UniFi Cloud Gateways
amer is literally rebranded Ubiquiti wireless points. They make you pay the annual fee. We cancelled our contract and were able to wipe the firmware and add them back to the Ubiquiti controller. Amer is a big waste of money.
Features
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Firewall
Comparison of Firewall features of Product A and Product B
Check Point Quantum Firewalls and Security Gateways
8.1
Ratings
6% below category average
UniFi Cloud Gateways
-
Ratings
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Visualization Tools10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Content Inspection7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Policy-based Controls9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Active Directory and LDAP6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Firewall Management Console7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting and Logging8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
VPN9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
High Availability8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Stateful Inspection9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Proxy Server7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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Medium-sized Companies
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Quantum Firewalls and Security Gateways
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Score 9.6 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 10.0 out of 10
Quantum Firewalls and Security Gateways
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
7.5
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Usability
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10.0
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Support Rating
10.0
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Check Point Next Generation Firewall is a great solution for larger companies that have the ability to dedicate a large budget towards information security controls. In order to get the best return on investment, however, the company should have a highly functioning information security maturity level and the ability to invest in dedicated training so that all features are utilized effectively. The SmartEvent dashboards are able to provide ongoing data that can track this effectively.
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The Ubiquiti Wireless WAN solution can be used in both small and large corporate environments. However, as it has a rather high cost, its cost-benefit is greater in medium and large corporations, as small corporations may not take advantage of as many resources as the integration between Wi-Fi devices. In medium and large corporations, resources like this represent a very great facility in network management and in the availability of the connection in a transparent way at different points of the company, together with the security of isolated networks logically being made available by the same Wi-Fi device.
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Pros
  • Provides prime level security at perimeter with 99% Accuracy.
  • NGTP blade can provide features with maximum benefit.
  • Check Point all in one evaluation blade provide access to evaluate the features.
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  • Automatically load balances based on band. Makes it simple to spread out users.
  • Updates can be set to automatic or manual. Automatic uses rolling updates, happens every time we update the controller.
  • Continually add new features and improvements with their FREE software upgrades
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Cons
  • Fine tune required in the malicious domains blocking
  • Antivirus signatures should be updated in real time
  • Network latency can be reduced during high utilization time window
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  • Supply can be a problem, especially for new products. We have had to sometimes wait for months for supply to come in.
  • No phone support. Only email/chat. can be frustrating sometimes just texting someone, but have not had to contact them very often.
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Usability
Security Gateways are coming with a Hyperscale solution that provides maximum usability in production.
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The combination of performance, range, low-power use, and manageability made it ideal for us.
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Support Rating
Check Point has a variety of support options that can be used to optimize your investment in the product. Companies with a larger information security and certified checkpoint engineer employee base can benefit from a standard SLA, while companies with a smaller security engineering footprint or more critical implementations can opt for premium, elite or diamond packages that even include the ability to provide on-site engineers for major security incidents. Check Point PRO support also provides the ability to outsource maintenance concerns by automating case creation and follow up when application components fail.
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We have not needed to contact support, except to replace one device that was damaged in shipping. The company immediately issued an RMA without delay, and we had our replacement product within a week
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Alternatives Considered
  • Best Security meets Ultimate Hardware
  • SandBlast Zero Day Protection out of the box
  • Modular hardware
  • High Performance CPUs
  • I believe this has been covered prior - Smooth migration and very minimum downtime for a big FSI client. Our FSI client now also wants to integrate it with other 3rd party vendors which will be a part of Q3 or Q4 this FY
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Prior to this, we used Cisco Meraki wireless access points, which did not allow for centralized control, therefore several access points shared the same SSID. Because the client's movement from one device to another was not as seamless and reliable as it is with the current Ubiquiti solution, this shift cost both time and stability during configuration.
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Return on Investment
  • Although there are better alternatives out there, Check Point delivers results for the price we paid for the system.
  • Since implementation, we have not have any major issues with the product, minor issues were resolved in a timely fashion.
  • Check Point currently fulfills our need for an outside facing firewall, when our organization grows larger, we will be looking at higher level enterprise solutions.
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  • Huge cost savings. Buy it once and you are done, no annual renewals.
  • Extremely reliable and scalable. We went from 0 to 900 Chromebooks in 2 years.
  • Very little maintenance, set it and forget it. Allows us to focus on other tasks.
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