Roadmap and Additional Requirements
When will Copilot be implemented in the Spark FirewallWebUI?
Implementing AI tools into the Spark Firewall is currently on the roadmap, but there is no firm date for delivery.
Does Playblocks integrate with Spark Firewall appliances?
Sharing the attack information between Spark Firewall appliances in the same Spark Management domain is on the roadmap.
Integration of Spark Firewall with Playblocks is on the roadmap for 2025.
Does XDR integrate with Spark Firewall appliances?
XDR integration with Spark Firewall appliances is on the roadmap.
For XDR, do I need Smart-1 Cloud on top of Spark Management?
Currently, XDR does not support Spark Firewall appliances.
Is there any plan to support SASE integration -a Locally Managed appliance as SASE endpoint?
Spark Firewall works with SASE and establishes Site to Site VPN that links between them.
This requires manual configuration on the Spark Firewall.
Is there any plan to integrate Spark Firewall with Endpoint Security?
Integration of Spark Firewall with Harmony Endpoint in not on the roadmap for 2025.
Is there any plan to integrate Zero Touch Portal into Check Point Portal?
Integration of Zero Touch Portal into Spark Management is on the roadmap for 2025.
Are there any plans to add more reports or improve the only one default report for Locally Managed Spark Firewall appliances?
Extended reports are on the roadmap for 2025.
Is there eSIM support?
eSIM support is not part of our short-term plans.
Bundle for Gateway + Switch / Gateway + Access Point?
Currently, Access Point and Switch bundles are not on the roadmap.
When will GPS on Rugged Firewall appliances for mobile vehicle deployment be supported?
GPS on Rugged Spark Firewall appliances in on the roadmap.
Are there plans to implement speedtest and other monitoring and diagnostic tools in the Spark Firewall WebUI?
The Spark Firewall releases R81.10.10 and R81.10.15 introduced several advanced monitoring and diagnostic tools in the WebUI, such as extended monitoring and Shell from WebUI.
If there is a specific scenario, submit a Request for Enhancement (RFE) as described in sk71840.
Can the Spark Firewall Daily, Weekly, or Monthly reports be customized, similar to Endpoint Security and Mobile?
Currently customizing Spark Firewall reports is not possible.
If there is a specific scenario, submit a Request for Enhancement (RFE) as described in sk71840.
Is there any plan to support Unified Policy?
The unified policy is not on the roadmap for 2025.
However, within the Custom Policy, you have the option to enable or disable specific Blades for each Zone.
Are you planning to support Text-based backup in the near future?
Yes.
Text-based backup is on the roadmap for 2025.
Is there any plan to support ElasticXL in Spark Firewall R82?
Currently, ElasticXL configuration of Spark Firewall appliances is not on the roadmap.
Are there plans to align Spark Firewall capabilities with those of Maintrain, in terms of available features?
The Spark Firewall teams are continuously working towards achieving feature parity with Maintrain.
If there is a specific scenario, submit a Request for Enhancement (RFE) as described in sk71840.
Are there any plans to simplify and automate the licensing and activation process for MSSPs? Currently, it requires numerous steps to complete.
Spark Firewall conveniently supports license activation during first time wizard upon appliance setup.
However, we are looking into new ways to order licenses through the Check Point Portal to further simplify the process.