Check Point Unveils Internal Security Gateway

Enterprise Networks & Servers, Feb 2004

Check Point Software Technologies has unveiled Check Point InterSpect, a new family of Internal security Gateway solutions that changes the way customers protect their internal networks and applications. Check Point InterSpect safeguards corporate networks from damaging cyber attacks that are introduced inside the network.

The InterSpect system is delivered as a dedicated security appliance designed for quick, easy and non-disruptive deployment inside enterprise networks. It uses security technology to intelligently inspect internal traffic to identify and block unauthorized or malicious behavior and specific attacks, provides security segmentation to prevent unauthorized access between network zones, and quarantines computers generating suspicious activity.

"In 2003, the world watched Slammer, Sobig and Blaster ravage and bring down internal networks," said Richard Stiennon, vice president, Gartner. "Combating today's sophisticated attack environment requires intelligent, pre-emptive attack solutions that go beyond protecting the Internet perimeter to protect an organization's internal network. Such a solution must be easy-to-manage, capable of segmenting networks into security zones, provide quarantines, and have good in-line performance."

Check Point InterSpect integrates new software on a new hardware platform designed for flexible and non-disruptive deployment into existing network environments in minutes. Check Point InterSpect provides the following.

Intelligent Worm Defender: Blocks the spread of worms and attacks inside the network through Check Point Stateful Inspection and Application Intelligence technologies.

Network Zone Segmentation: Segments the internal network into organizational security zones to contain a potential attack and minimize unrestricted employee access.

Quarantine of Suspicious Computers: Isolates attacks and compromised devices to prevent further contamination of network devices and aids in patch management.

LAN Protocol Protection: Provides comprehensive support for Microsoft and other LAN protocols to ensure the stability of internal networks.

Pre-emptive Attack Protection: Provides proactive defenses against vulnerabilities before they are exploited.