https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279056#M1556 <P><FONT size="5"><STRONG>Problem Statement</STRONG></FONT></P> <P>During a project, I needed to migrate a Forcepoint policy database to Check Point. However, SmartMove does not support this type of migration. To solve this, I developed this solution.</P> <P>Since Forcepoint exports its policies and objects in XML format, I created Python scripts that read the Forcepoint XML files and convert them into CSV files compatible with the Check Point Management API.</P> <P><STRONG><FONT color="#339966">To help other members of the community facing the same challenge, I am sharing these scripts along with instructions on how to use them.</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="imagem (49).png" style="width: 999px;"><img src="https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/34606i4168C6DE6E04C57A/image-size/large?v=v2&amp;px=999" role="button" title="imagem (49).png" alt="imagem (49).png" /></span></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size="5">How to Use</FONT></STRONG></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <OL> <LI>Copy the XML files exported from Forcepoint into the same directory as the Python scripts.</LI> <LI>Run the required conversion script.</LI> <LI>Provide the XML file name when prompted with extension.</LI> <LI>Provide a name for CSV file that will be generated.</LI> <LI>Import the generated CSV files using the Check Point Management API.</LI> <LI>The generated CSV files will be created in the same directory as the scripts.</LI> <LI>Import the CSV files into the Security Management Server (SMS), then follow the provided instructions to complete the migration.</LI> </OL> <DIV class="border-token-border-light bg-token-bg-primary flex flex-col rounded-[24px] border px-5 pt-2.5 pb-4 max-sm:ps-4 max-sm:pe-3 max-sm:pt-2.5 max-sm:pb-3"> <DIV class="text-token-text-primary mt-2 text-start text-[17.5px] leading-6 whitespace-pre-wrap" dir="auto">The image below shows an example of one of the scripts being executed.</DIV> </DIV> <DIV class="flex justify-end px-3" data-language-learning-feedback-row="true"> <DIV class="flex items-center justify-center items-center">&nbsp;</DIV> </DIV> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="imagem (50).png" style="width: 952px;"><img src="https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/34607i4578B3059362721C/image-size/large?v=v2&amp;px=999" role="button" title="imagem (50).png" alt="imagem (50).png" /></span><BR /><BR />The image below shows an example of the files in the folder: the converted CSV file (which is associated with Sublime Text on my computer), the XML file (which is associated with Microsoft Edge), and the Python (.py) script.<BR /><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="imagem (51).png" style="width: 999px;"><img src="https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/34608iAFF5CC7E74F90205/image-size/large?v=v2&amp;px=999" role="button" title="imagem (51).png" alt="imagem (51).png" /></span><BR /><BR />The conversion of policies to CSV can be a bit complex when there are many objects and policies. The image below shows an example of what a converted policy file looks like when following the Check Point Management API format.</P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="imagem (52).png" style="width: 999px;"><img src="https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/34609i972AE1CE4A4ECCF1/image-size/large?v=v2&amp;px=999" role="button" title="imagem (52).png" alt="imagem (52).png" /></span><BR /><BR /><BR /></P> <P><FONT size="5"><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG></FONT></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>These scripts were developed to simplify Forcepoint-to-Check Point migrations. They are provided as-is and should be validated in a lab or test environment before being used in production.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><FONT size="5"><STRONG>Note</STRONG></FONT></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>I chose to convert Forcepoint NAT policies differently by recreating them in the Check Point SmartConsole API format.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>For Application Control policies, I decided to recreate them manually in SmartConsole, since the way Forcepoint handles these policies and their associated objects is significantly different from Check Point.<BR /><BR />*** Some scripts are included to perform specific corrections on the generated policy CSV files. I tried to give each script a descriptive filename that reflects its purpose, and the scripts also contain comments to make them easier to understand and customize if needed.</P> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:53:39 GMT israelfds95 2026-07-16T09:53:39Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279056#M1556 5 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:53:39 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279056#M1556 israelfds95 2026-07-16T09:53:39Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279088#M1557 <P>Nicely done!</P> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:16:27 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279088#M1557 PhoneBoy 2026-06-29T14:16:27Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279110#M1558 <P>Excellent content!</P> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:19:11 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279110#M1558 WiliRGasparetto 2026-06-29T17:19:11Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279114#M1559 <P>🫡</P> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:22:07 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279114#M1559 israelfds95 2026-06-29T19:22:07Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279127#M1560 <P>It was an interesting project; I migrated over 600 rules and more than 5,000 objects.</P> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:43:51 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Forcepoint-to-Check-Point-Migration-Python-Scripts-XML/m-p/279127#M1560 israelfds95 2026-06-30T12:43:51Z