RE: Checkpoint smart defance as IPS

["Boyd, Chad" <CBoyd () madden com>]

In my experience with scanning CheckPoint systems, you should go back and have them turn off the IPS portion and 
re-scan. CheckPoint is great at throwing false-positives out to scanners to confuse them. I would also check to see 
what version of CheckPoint that they're running and how often they do updates.

As for buying a "real IPS"... You seem to already have an idea what a "real IPS" should be. What product/company did 
you have in mind? I think that would be a great jumping off point so the members of the list can give you better 
feedback on their experiences with the products that you are suggesting to your clients.

-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of mzcohen2682 () aim com
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 3:50 PM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Checkpoint smart defance as IPS

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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