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Kid555
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Advice on impact for not upgrading Checkpoint IPS version

Hi All,

 

What is the impact for not upgrading Checkpoint IPS version

Will it affect SW functionality?

 

Current Checkpoint IPS version 635158746.

Firmware/Software Version: 7.1.2.

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Chris_Atkinson
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Not upgrading software / firmware version means you aren't getting bug fixes and new features.

Not updating IPS version means you aren't getting protection against new vulnerabilities or optimization of existing protections.

Both of these mean your security effectiveness is reduced compared to what it could be.

 

CCSM R77/R80/ELITE

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Chris_Atkinson
Employee Employee
Employee

Not upgrading software / firmware version means you aren't getting bug fixes and new features.

Not updating IPS version means you aren't getting protection against new vulnerabilities or optimization of existing protections.

Both of these mean your security effectiveness is reduced compared to what it could be.

 

CCSM R77/R80/ELITE
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PhoneBoy
Admin
Admin

And if you're only looking at IPS functionality, you're missing a good chunk of the threats!

the_rock
Legend
Legend

I think @Chris_Atkinson summed it up perfectly! Put it this way...as far as software, lots of customers dont have ability to upgrade as often as they would like (due to various reasons), but for IPS, I would say its a must.

Andy

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