In the past, organizations had two choices when considering intrusion prevention (IPS): an expensive, dedicated IPS system, or an integrated system that lacked robust performance and security. Additionally, most IPS system were not used to their full potential. Deployed offline, they were used more as intrusion detection systems, only logging attacks without providing proactive protection. This approach not only fails to provide protection for a network, but diminishes both the value and return on investment (ROI) of an IPS. Given that IPS has become a fundamental component of ‘due care’ in IT security, the next generation of IPS needs to provide organizations with a superior and cost effective option.

Check Point is the new face of IPS protection. Check Point IPS Software Blade provides an integrated solution that delivers industry-leading performance and total security at a breakthrough total cost of ownership (TCO). As part of the Check Point flexible and extensible software blade architecture, the IPS software blade adds complete and integrated intrusion prevention capabilities at multi-gigabit speeds to Check Point security gateways. The IPS software blade combines the deployment and management advantages of an integrated solution with performance that exceeds even dedicated IPS systems, all at a cost that is far lower than traditional IPS solutions.