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Managing security effectively in a rapidly changing digital landscape requires powerful, intuitive, and flexible tools.

Check Point’s Web SmartConsole is designed to address this need, offering a faster, more modern experience that outshines the traditional SmartConsole.

Web SmartConsole is already live in your environment - there’s nothing to install or configure.

Just open a browser and navigate to https://<Management Server IP address>/smartconsole.

Smart-1 Cloud users enjoy seamless access by launching it directly from the Check Point Infinity Portal. https://portal.checkpoint.com/dashboard/security-management#/

Built on top of the robust Management API, Web SmartConsole provides secure communication with your management server.

It’s designed to become your primary management interface, with new capabilities delivered every 3 weeks, ensuring you always have access to the latest innovations.

🌐 Cross-Platform Accessibility

Web SmartConsole runs directly in your browser, allowing you to access your security management from anywhere, on any device. This means no more complex installations or software updates, and no need to worry about OS compatibility. Just open your browser and start managing. Many customers have expressed the importance of being able to manage security from macOS without the need for a dedicated application. With Web SmartConsole, this flexibility is built-in, providing a consistent experience across devices.

⚡ Lightning-Fast Performance

Recent updates have significantly improved the speed and responsiveness of Web SmartConsole, reducing load times and enhancing overall performance. You’ll experience faster rule searches, quicker log queries, and a more seamless user experience. A network administrator handling a sudden surge in traffic can quickly identify and address potential threats with the enhanced speed of Web SmartConsole, minimizing downtime and impact.

🔄 Always Up to Date

With Web SmartConsole, you automatically benefit from the latest features and security patches as soon as they are released. No manual updates, no downtime - just continuous improvement. With the Web SmartConsole, there is no need to certify the Installed SmartConsole for every new release or JHF, saving valuable time and reducing operational overhead.

Current Capabilities

We’ve introduced several significant features to the Web SmartConsole, enhancing its functionality and user experience:

Access Control, Threat Prevention, and HTTPS Inspection Rulebases: Comprehensive rule management for control over network security. Infinity Services: Direct integration with Check Point’s cloud services for unified security management. Object Management: Simplified object creation and management, making it easier to configure your security policies. Customizable Logs and Monitoring: log visibility and real-time insights for effective threat management. Importing from Data Center and Data Center Query: Seamless integration for managing security across multi-cloud environments. Sessions View: See all open sessions and take over existing ones when needed, giving you better oversight and control.

What’s Coming Soon

Check Point is continuously evolving WSC to cover all your security needs, including:

• Editors for Application Control: Full coverage for application and URL filtering, providing deeper control over network traffic.
• Administrators management: manage administrators and their permissions roles.
• VPN Support and Enhanced Gateways Capabilities: Expanded support for more complex gateway configurations and VPN management.
• Threat Prevention Profile Editor: A comprehensive tool for managing Threat Prevention profiles directly from the web.

…and this is just a small preview of what's coming - stay tuned for even more!

The Future of Security Management

With continuous innovation, Web SmartConsole is shaping the future of security management. 

It’s time to move to a platform that keeps up with your needs, offering the speed, flexibility, and control you expect.

Ready to experience the future of security management? Start using the Web SmartConsole today!

📢 We Want Your Feedback

Your insights are valuable to us! If you have suggestions, ideas, or feedback on the Web SmartConsole, please share them with us at wsc-feedbacks@checkpoint.com.

Your feedback can directly influence future features, so please share your thoughts and ideas.