Checkpoint is an OK firewall and is actually an excellent firewall when run off of
Nokia's IP400 series. I definitely wouldn't use it on NT since I hate Windows as it is
and under Sun is the choice out of Sun, NT, or AIX.
As for Cisco Pix that too is pretty nice and the only reason I would go with it at
this point in time would be the fact that their has been fewer security advisories
regarding the product.
One benefit over Pix that Checkpoint has is its not hardware based which means if your
server dies... Its dead... Go buy another PIX, Checkpoint... Just plop in the CD and
your in business.
/* my two cents */
------Original Message------
From: "Oz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "cisco GroupStudy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: August 7, 2000 3:48:13 PM GMT
Subject: Re: PIX versus Firewall-1 comparison
Yup thats about what I found playing with both
And checkpoint has some nice features and does dubbuging for you .
And lot cheaper to play around on a NT box AIX SUN than a PIX box..
Oz
1) Cisco PIX is far superior in terms of throughput.
2) Checkpoint GUI / management, particularly of multiple security domains,
multiple firewalls, and policy management, is far superior to anything Cisco
has.
3) Both companies maintain that their product is superior in terms of
general firewall features and functionality.
Oz
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