A new release of Check Point R77 enables the service ThreatCloud Emulation to combat zero-day attacks
Check Point has announced the release of Check Point R77 - a new version of its software blades architecture. In the R77 features more than 50 new features, including new service ThreatCloud Emulation, high performance technology Check Point HyperSpect, Software Blade Check Point Compliance, new means of centralized device management, improved user authentication through RADIUS integration and IF-MAP, and also advanced unified operating system Check Point GAiA. Today cybercriminals are working at lightning speed, constantly inventing new kinds of hidden attacks and using malicious software designed just for their victims. According to analysts, every day is created and distributed by an average of 70 to 100 thousand new samples hacking programs.
A huge amount of malware is sophisticated and increase the flow of hitherto unknown attacks faced by the organization. However, the requirements of the business performance of the network continue to grow exponentially. In such circumstances, a combination of means to prevent threats, security infrastructure and high-speed automated tools to ensure regulatory compliance. Check Point R77 combines proactive security features, monitoring compliance and increase the productivity of existing security gateways. New support service ThreatCloud Emulation, which prevents infection of computer systems from exploits previously unknown (zero-day exploits), new types of malware, targeted attacks and threats of increased complexity (Advanced Persistent Threat, APT). As part of the multi-level Check Point solutions for threat prevention, ThreatCloud Emulation has operational analysis of suspicious files that mimics their implementation with a view to identifying malicious features and instantly blocks the detected malware in email attachments, downloads, and web content.
Then the information about the attack is transmitted to the network and Check Point ThreatCloud cloud service to provide automatic protection. ThreatCloud Emulation, which was first announced in February 2013, it is now proposed as a new cloud service, based on a global monthly quota scanned files within the organization. Monthly quota allocated to each enterprise network security gateways and features flexible deployment. The quota may be increased depending on usage and growth. ThreatCloud Emulation Service is also available through the device Private Cloud Emulation.
novelty in the R77 version is Check Point HyperSpect - intelligent adaptive content analysis tool that optimizes the use of hardware through a variety of enhancements and tools speed, including multi-threading technology. HyperSpect provides a significant performance improvement: for all modern platforms increase the actual speed is up to 50%. after the update to R77, organizations can securely consolidate security through the use of multi-level architecture of Check Point software blades on a single platform, while not losing performance. HyperSpect increases the computing power and optimizes ad-hoc analysis of the most popular types of Internet traffic, such as streaming media or http-communication, demand higher bandwidth.
As part of version R77 went Software Blade Check Point Compliance, first introduced in March 2013 is - the first integrated with next-generation firewall and fully automated solution for monitoring compliance, which is based on a library of regulatory requirements, and over 300 security methods. Check Point Compliance simplifies compliance with external regulations and internal standards in the field of security through instant notifications of policy changes, constant analysis of the situation at all Check Point Software Blades and practical recommendations for optimizing compliance and security. More accurate user authentication systems other than Windows, is achieved through the integration of RADIUS and IF-MAP. R77 provides transparency of licensing by automatic request licenses and synchronize data between Check Point UserCenter safety and control panel.
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