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    Check Point Browser Security

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ACheck Point Browser Security is a web security solution that protects users and their browsers against web-based attacks, in a way designed to not compromise workers’ productivity. It aims to enable users to safely browse the internet no matter where they are. It protects organizations and their employees from web-based threats by inspecting all SSL web traffic directly on the endpoint, using a nano agent deployed within any browser. The solution prevents users from visiting zero-day phishing…N/A

    HCL BigFix

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ABigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).N/A
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    Check Point Browser SecurityHCL BigFix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Check Point Software Technologies
    Check Point Harmony Browse is particularly well suited for protecting against the various zero-day attack vectors, which is what it is designed to do. It offers very good protection against users visiting phishing sites, malware sites, downloading or opening ransomware, and just generally providing the safety net required in a corporate environment against users visiting potentially harmful websites.
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    HCLSoftware
    HCL BigFix is well-suited:
    1. Patch Management for Diverse Devices: HCL BigFix is ideal for organizations with a diverse range of devices, including laptops, desktops, cloud, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Its endpoint management functionality enables seamless patching across various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux.
    2. Comprehensive Patch Management: With HCL BigFix, organizations can achieve comprehensive patch management across their IT infrastructures. It ensures that all endpoints, regardless of the operating system, receive timely and secure patches, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall security.
    3. Troubleshooting and Monitoring: HCL BigFix excels in providing a dashboard that effectively displays problematic and functional machines. This feature allows IT teams to quickly identify and address issues, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency.
      However, there are some scenarios where HCL BigFix may be less appropriate or areas for improvement: 1. Coverage Expansion: It is important for HCL BigFix to continue expanding its coverage to include all possible resources installed within the IT infrastructure. Ensuring comprehensive coverage can enhance its effectiveness. 2.On-Site and OS Upgrades: Optimizing the process of on-site and operating system upgrades can help streamline the deployment process further. Improvements in this area would contribute to a smoother and more efficient upgrade experience. 3.Communication Speed: Enhancing the speed of communication between the HCL BigFix agent and the server can help improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the solution.
    4. Pricing Optimization: Adjusting the pricing of HCL BigFix to be more cost-effective would make it more accessible and attractive to organizations of different sizes and budgets.
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    Pros
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Protection from phishing.
    • protection from malware.
    • protection from ransomware.
    • General protection against zero-day attack vectors.
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    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
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    Cons
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • When inspecting traffic there can be a some performance degradation.
    • We have had a few instances of protections interfering with legitimate traffic. Worth the trade-off though.
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    HCLSoftware
    • The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved.
    • The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome.
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    Check Point Software Technologies
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    HCLSoftware
    Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
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    Check Point Software Technologies
    We were already in the Check Point ecosystem and therefore did not look into alternatives like CrowdStrike or Kaspersky. Looking back, Check Point stacks up very nicely with the competitors on the market in terms of features, but I can't speak to actual real work performance having not used the others.
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    HCLSoftware
    We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems, ensuring comprehensive patch management across IT infrastructures. We have established a track record of delivering secure and hassle-free patching solutions to our clients
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    Return on Investment
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Improved security posture overall with reduced risk.
    • Relatively low cost and easy implementation easily recouped by allowing us to shift resources to other priorities and away from manual monitoring tasks.
    • Peace of mind for our users knowing they have a safety net in place.
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    HCLSoftware
    • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
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