Re: is Checkpoint smart defance is enough ?

[Rodrigo Blanco <rodrigo.blanco.r () gmail com>]

Hello,

I would say Firewall-1's Smart Defense s a good add-on on the
firewallng functionality, but it is not a dedicated IPS. Hence, its
capabilities are also not at the same level.

If you really need a good Intrusion Prevention device, I would go for
a standalone box such as McAfee Intrushield. If you are thinking of an
internal network, you could also take a look at CheckPoint Interspect.

Of course, this always depends on your budget (I tend to remember
Smart Defense comes in basic with FW-1 and it is not expensive to
obtain the upgrades), network topology and security requirements, but
if security is an issue, I would recommend deplying a specialized
device.

Best regards,
Rodrigo.

On 8/2/05, Juan B <juanbabi () yahoo com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I was wondering if I enable smartdafance on a network
> so I can give up all the other IDS's like snort Iss
> etc.
>
> Is smartdefance considered as an IDS at all ?
>
> thanks
>
> Juan
>
>
>
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