Check Point Application Control vs. Airlock Digital

Application Control delivers exceptional security for applications and identity management across organizations of all sizes. Integrated within Check Point's Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), this feature enables companies to create specific policies tailored to individual users or groups, aiding in the identification, prevention, or limitation of application and widget usage. Applications are classified based on various factors, including type, security risk, resource usage, and their potential influence on productivity. This capability allows for detailed monitoring of social networks and applications, ensuring that organizations can identify, approve, block, or limit their usage as needed. Leveraging a comprehensive global application library, Application Control simplifies policy development while also providing robust protection against threats and malware. Its integration with Next Generation Firewalls leads to a more cohesive security framework, which can help lower costs for organizations. Consequently, only authorized users and devices gain access to protected resources, thus enhancing the organization’s overall security posture. Furthermore, this comprehensive solution not only safeguards assets but also equips businesses with the tools necessary to effectively manage their application landscapes. This dual benefit of protection and management positions organizations to thrive in a secure digital environment.

Airlock Digital provides application control and allowlisting, used by organizations worldwide to protect against ransomware, malware and other cyber threats. Our deny by default solution enables customers to run only the applications and files they trust, with all others blocked from executing. This approach minimizes attack surfaces and helps organizations align their cybersecurity strategies with government frameworks and standards. By securing endpoints running legacy and new versions of Windows, macOS and Linux, we extend protection across IT and operational technology environments. Airlock Digital delivers endpoint protection to financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing and other industry organizations of all sizes.