Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business: Which is Best?

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business: Which is Best?

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business Best Overall: Microsoft Defender for Business

In our comparison of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business, Microsoft Defender for Business is the best option with a higher overall Wheelhouse Score. Wheelhouse Score uses a combination of feature and pricing comparison data, average user ratings, and editorial reviews to score software vendors on a scale of 1-10.

Quick Info

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) Quick Info
WH Score:
7.8
Pricing Score:
7.4
Feature Score:
7.2
Usability Score:
7.2
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Microsoft Defender for Business Quick Info
WH Score:
9.5
Pricing Score:
9.4
Feature Score:
9.2
Usability Score:
9.6
Company Size:All Sizes
Platforms:

Pricing

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) Pricing
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Features

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) Features
  • Network Security
  • Data Security
  • Cloud Security
  • Web Security
  • Email Security
  • Wireless Security
  • Workload Security
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
  • Firewall
  • Encryption
  • Filtering
  • IP Black/White List
  • Threat Hunting
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Incident Triage
Microsoft Defender for Business Features
  • Network Security
  • Data Security
  • Cloud Security
  • Web Security
  • Email Security
  • Wireless Security
  • Workload Security
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
  • Firewall
  • Encryption
  • Filtering
  • IP Black/White List
  • Threat Hunting
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Incident Triage

Pros & Cons

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Ease of deployment, friendly management and reporting GUI.
Cons
  • Limited Log Holding Capacity.
Microsoft Defender for Business Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Intune functions as a dedicated "play store" for our company, offering a seamless platform for viewing and installing apps, all while maintaining organizational control.
Cons
  • Azure Rights Management leaves room for improvement in terms of user-friendliness
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Reviews

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) Reviews
Top Favorable Review
N
Nicole
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021

Check Point excels with its quick setup, easy management tools, and lightning-fast performance. Additionally, the reports are simple. It's amazing how much their new Maestro technology pushes hardware efficiency. The expensive price is my sole complaint. However, Check Point is hard to surpass for seamless scalability and rock-solid stability.

Ease of deployment, friendly management and reporting GUI

High price

Top Critical Review
J
Joann
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021

I was quite satisfied with Checkpoint's firewall because of its very simple setup wizard and informative security reports. Although these functions are standard, Checkpoint performs them incredibly effectively. Administrators are provided with a comprehensive overview of their network's security by the straightforward and comprehensive reports. However, there is room for improvement in the log storage capacity, particularly for SMB clients who want all-in-one solutions. More internal storage may be desired by some users, even though integration with external log servers is a benefit.

Simple Installation, centralized security

Limited Log Holding Capacity

Microsoft Defender for Business Reviews
Top Favorable Review
R
Rene
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021

Intune serves as an integral component of our organization-provided portal and integrates seamlessly with Office 365. This consolidation of essential features within a single EMS package streamlines our operations, enhancing overall efficiency.

Intune functions as a dedicated "play store" for our company, offering a seamless platform for viewing and installing apps, all while maintaining organizational control.

Azure Rights Management leaves room for improvement in terms of user-friendliness.

Top Critical Review
R
Rene
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021

Intune serves as an integral component of our organization-provided portal and integrates seamlessly with Office 365. This consolidation of essential features within a single EMS package streamlines our operations, enhancing overall efficiency.

Intune functions as a dedicated "play store" for our company, offering a seamless platform for viewing and installing apps, all while maintaining organizational control.

Azure Rights Management leaves room for improvement in terms of user-friendliness.

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Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business: Detailed Comparison

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business Top Ratings & Reviews: Microsoft Defender for Business

In our rating and review comparison of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business, Microsoft Defender for Business has 2 user reviews and Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) has 9. The average star rating for Microsoft Defender for Business is 5 while Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) has an average rating of 4.33. Microsoft Defender for Business has more positive reviews than Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW). Comparing Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business reviews, Microsoft Defender for Business has stronger overall reviews.

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business Best Features & Functionality: Microsoft Defender for Business

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business both offer a strong set of features and functionality including Cybersecurity Features, Cybersecurity Protection Types, Reporting & Analytics, Device Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Disaster Recovery, Collaboration Tools, Reminders/Alerts, Systems/Administrative, Integration Options, After-Sales Service, Content Management System (CMS) Features. In our feature comparison of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business, Microsoft Defender for Business offers more of the most popular features and tools than Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW).

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business Best Pricing: Microsoft Defender for Business

In our pricing comparison of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business, Microsoft Defender for Business's pricing starts at 0/month and is more affordable compared to Microsoft Defender for Business's starting cost of 0/month.

Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business Best Usability: Microsoft Defender for Business

Our comparison of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) vs. Microsoft Defender for Business shows that Microsoft Defender for Business scores higher in usability for ease of use, meets requirements. Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) scores higher in learning curve, ease of admin, but Microsoft Defender for Business has the best scores overall for system usability.

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