Summary
This paper is a detailed report on the alliance between Check Point Software Technologies and IBM Security, announced in February 2016. The alliance aims to enhance security infrastructure and management capabilities for customers of both companies. Key elements include shared threat intelligence through collaboration between IBM X-Force and Check Point's research teams, which allows for proactive threat protection. The integration of Check Point's SmartEvent application with IBM's QRadar Intelligence Platform is highlighted, enabling real-time threat information access. Additionally, the paper discusses advanced mobile protection through IBM Maas360, which facilitates the management of Check Point Mobile Threat Prevention. The report also covers managed security services provided by IBM, which will enhance the deployment of Check Point solutions. The document outlines the challenges organizations face in the evolving threat landscape and emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to information security, focusing on prevention, intelligence, and analytics to combat increasingly sophisticated attacks.
