Re: Checkpoint smart defance as IPS

[Demith Samaraweera <demith () millenniumit com>]

Hi Marco

SmartDefense is a average level IPS but I must say it is not the best 
IPS around. Chekcpoints recent improvements to SmartDefense called IPS1 
is better. But for your concerns if the users use SSL only few IPSs 
around who can intercept SSL is useful (Like McAfee) will work. I have 
worked with many IPS products and all depends the user who manages the 
IPS because fine tuning is the best. But then again McAfee, 
TippoingPoint and SourceFire are all good


On 5/28/2010 2:20 AM, 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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