Re: Checkpoints Smartdefense as an IPS

[Laurens Vets <laurens () daemon be>]

Hey bv,

> I want to ask to list for the opinion on Checkpoints Smartdefense. For
> the past and current users , how enough/successfull  do you find it as
> an ips for your enterprise? 

Not nearly enough, SmartDefense only provides very basic IDS/IPS and 
only for traffic going over the CheckPoint.

> Do you use additional ids/ips if so what
> purposes and to monitor what segments/parts of your infrastructure.?

Yes, we use additional IDS/IPSses.  Cisco and Proventia to be more exact 
for the purpose of monitoring all our network segments :)

> And how do you deploy,manage Smartdefense?

Huh?  It's usually installed on our CheckPoints, we tweak it a little 
and let it run wild...

Kind regards,
Laurens