Posted by New Delhi: Check Point Software has launched its Quantum Spark 1900 and 2000 series – its next-generation firewall. The new series of firewalls are specifically engineered for small and medium businesses (SMBs) and protect them against cyber threats.
The new Quantum Spark security gateways offer high-performance network security at scale with zero-touch provisioning. It has advanced cloud management, and automated threat management capabilities, making them ideal for medium-sized businesses. The new Quantum Spark 1900 and 2000 series are available immediately.
“At Check Point, our Quantum Spark next-generation firewalls are specifically designed to safeguard data and systems against cyber-attacks, ensuring secure and efficient access,” said Shahar Divon, Global Head of MSSP and SMB, Check Point Software Technologies.
“These gateways not only promise secure expansion in user numbers, transaction volumes, and data but also aid in reducing costs while supporting remote workforces, encouraging cloud adoption, and enabling digital transformation,” added Divon.
Further, “The increasing reliance on MSPs as primary market conduits is a response to the growing necessity for end-to-end management of intricate software stacks and the advancement of digital initiatives,” Divon commented on MSPs.
A growing number of SMBs are turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for comprehensive, tailored cybersecurity solutions. By 2025, MSPs are expected to represent 40% of SMB cybersecurity expenditures, highlighting their crucial role in safeguarding these businesses.
The full line of gateways allows supporting businesses ranging from one to 1,000 employees. They provide SMBs with a powerful combination of AI-powered threat prevention, easy management, and scalability, particularly important as many SMBs struggle with limited cybersecurity resources and expertise. These new products aim to empower SMBs to protect their operations effectively and with confidence, amidst the complexities of the current cyber threat environment.
Check Point Quantum Spark Gateway 1900 and 2000 users benefit from:
Accelerated Threat Prevention Performance: AI/ML powered security gateways for heightened defence against cyber threats, significantly boosting threat prevention by over 2x and showcasing an impressive 99.7% block rate against phishing, malware, DNS, and IoT attacks. Enhance network resilience, efficiency and flexibility with integrated switches and a dual power supply that eliminate the need for external switches and maximize operations with minimal downtime.
Integrated Cloud Security Services and Network Connectivity: Revolutionary security software with top-tier reliability, seamless user experience, and augmented capabilities like IoT security, SD-WAN, and more.
Consolidated Cloud Management for MSPs: Advanced cloud management capabilities for MSPs, now featuring a network operational view that enables streamlined automation of threat management for customers.
The company has consolidated security operations further and streamlined management for MSPs that are serving SMBs. It has a centralised hub for customer services, licenses, and proactive security monitoring made accessible through a unified dashboard.
“Check Point’s new Quantum Spark 1900 and 2000 network security gateways provide SMBs with AI-powered threat prevention, automated security for SD-WAN and IoT, and unified security management that is easy to deploy and use ”, said Pete Finalle, Security Research Manager – IDC.
“Given their limitations, many SMBs are turning to managed service providers (MSPs) for security solutions. Check Point empowers MSPs to support SMBs with comprehensive security, remote streamlined management and zero-touch deployment, reducing the need for onsite IT staff,” added Finalle.