Re: Checkpoint smart defance as IPS

[mzcohen2682 () aim com]

btw they use version 7.0 of check point....

marco


-----Original Message-----
From: Roger Gill <roger () itnetsec co nz>
To: mzcohen2682 () aim com
Sent: Thu, May 27, 2010 7:42 pm
Subject: Re: Checkpoint smart defance as IPS


What version of Checkpoint are you using?  If your on NGX6.x or below 
then smart defense isn't a really a true IPS...  However from 7.0 with 
the IPS software blade this is much more functional. 
 
cheers 
Roger 
 
On 28/05/2010 8:50 a.m., mzcohen2682 () aim com wrote: 
> Hi list friends !!! 
>  
> I did a pentest for a client's web site and found many holes most of 
> them because of Sql injection which can be fixed with a good practice 
> of input validation. I also recommended installing an IPS. the client 
> has checkpoint smart defance module installed on his FW but I guess > 
that this module is not enough because 1. one cant write signatures 2. 
> the clients uses SSL on his web site so the IPS cant see the attack. 
> AM I WRONG?? I think that the client needs to buy a real IPS which 
can > also open the encrypted traffic. 
>  
> which IPS you recommend for doing the task? 
>  
>  
> thanks a lot, 
>  
> Marco 
>  
>  
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