Re: Checkpoint experiences

From: john dobbs (jdobbs2001_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 10/09/03 

Date: 9 Oct 2003 12:56:07 -0700

"Beoweolf" <Beoweolf-spam@pacbell.net> wrote in message news:<Wrehb.10725$eH6.865@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com>...
> I agree. Once installed, properly configured and maintained...it is probably
> "the" premier commercially firewall/VPN product solutions available. It can
> be configured to allow or block most anything traversing any network,
> internal or internet. The price you pay is a very steep learning curve, not
> to mention the tariff to acquire the product in the first place.
>
> Due to its flexibility, it can easily be misconfigured. The full install
> product is not a product I would recommend for a first time security
> analyst. It does have an extensive "ala carte",cafeteria style licensing
> plan. The annual cost can increase exponentially when you add in support
> contracts, product fees and occasional Contractor security evaluations.
>
>

How is it better VS PIX,NETSCREEN etc..

Any firewall thats configured properly will prevent traffic going in.
what is so special about checkpoint that PIX,NETSCREEN,etcc cannot do?
FW-1 just sounds like another stateful firewall with application
fixups. (ie h.323 etc.. support)

provide some details regarding what makes checkpoint FW. I am open to
any technology but I need to see some supporting evidence making FW-1
the best firewall in the market.

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