Chapter 1: Introduction to Check Point Firewalls and Threat Prevention Products

In this chapter, we will learn about the past and the present of Check Point Software Technologies in the context of evolving cybersecurity challenges. We will become familiar with the three main product lines, their components, and their relevance to the threat prevention capabilities of Check Point firewalls. We will examine the flexibility and advantages of security management architecture, address the learning process, and go through the user and account creation process in preparation for the following chapters.

In this chapter, we are going to cover the following main topics:

  • Learning about Check Point's history and the current state of the technology
  • Understanding ...

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