Configuring Software Blades

Enable and configure the Software Blades on your Quantum Spark Gateways.

These settings are available when you edit a Plan object (see Plans) and a Gateway object (see Gateways).

You can configure these settings in several ways:

  • Configure the settings in Quantum Spark Management in a Plan object.

    Settings in a Plan object apply to all Quantum Spark Gateways that use this Plan.

  • Configure the settings in Quantum Spark Management in a Gateway object (to override the settings in a Plan object).

  • Disable the Quantum Spark Management settings in a Gateway object and configure the local settings on the Quantum Spark Gateway.

SD-WAN

Note - Requires the Quantum Spark Gateway to run the firmware R81.10.10 and higher.

SD-WAN Policy controls which traffic for different applications to send over which ISP Link.

Firewall

The Firewall Software Blade blocks undesired incoming traffic and allows internal and outgoing traffic, based on the policy you define to ensure a safe and secure work environment.

Access Policy

Important - Read the explanations and limitations in sk118035.

The Access Policy controls which traffic to allow or block in your networks.

IoT

The IoT Software Blade inspects traffic from IoT devices.

Applications and URLs

These settings define the organization's outgoing policy to the Internet and filter inappropriate and dangerous web sites and applications.

For more information, see Check Point AppWiki.

IPS

The IPS Software Blade inspects the traffic based on malicious protocol signatures.

Traditional Anti-Virus

Important - Quantum Spark Gateways R77.20.x and higher automatically use the Threat Prevention Anti-Virus Software Blade (see Anti-Virus).

The Traditional Anti-Virus Software Blade scans for viruses, worms, and other malware.

Anti-Spam

The Anti-Spam Software Blade blocks spam emails.

QoS

The QoS Software Blade configures guaranteed bandwidth for the specified traffic.

Remote Access

The Remote Access VPN Software Blade enable access to your VPN from authenticated remote users.

Site to Site VPN

The Site to Site VPN Software Blade performs encrypted connectivity between the networks of your organization.

Make sure that the required Site to Site VPN settings are configured correctly on each Quantum Spark Gateway.

User Awareness

The User Awareness Software Blade performs user identification in the local network.

You can track user traffic and set policy rules for user requirements.

Anti-Virus

Note - Applies only to Anti-Virus on the Quantum Spark models 1400 / 1200R / 1100 / 900 / 700 / 600. Later Quantum Spark models (1500 and higher) use Unified Threat Prevention (see Unified Threat Prevention).

The Threat Prevention Anti-Virus Software Blade scans for viruses, worms, and other malware.

Anti-Bot

Note - Applies only to Anti-Bot on the Quantum Spark models 1400 / 1200R / 1100 / 900 / 700 / 600. Later Quantum Spark models (1500 and higher) use Unified Threat Prevention.

The Anti-Bot Software Blade scan for bot-infected hosts and for communications with a C&C (Command and Control).

Threat Emulation

Note - Applies only to Threat Emulation on the Quantum Spark models 1400 / 1200R / 1100 / 900 / 700 / 600. Later Quantum Spark models (1500 and higher) use Unified Threat Prevention.

The Threat Emulation Software Blade scans files for malicioous content and malicious behavior.

Threat Prevention

Note - Applies only to Anti-Virus, Anti-Bot, and Threat Emulation on the Quantum Spark models 1400 / 1200R / 1100 / 900 / 700 / 600. Later Quantum Spark models (1500 and higher) use Unified Threat Prevention.

The Threat Prevention Policy configures the Anti-Virus, Anti-Bot, and Threat Emulation settings for a set of activated protections and instructions for how to handle traffic inspection that matches activated protections. These protections help manage the threats against the network.

Unified Threat Prevention

Note - Applies only to Anti-Virus, Anti-Bot, IPS, and Threat Emulation on the Quantum Spark models 2000 / 1900 / 1800 / 1600 / 1500.

The Unified Threat Prevention Policy configures the Anti-Virus, Anti-Bot, IPS, and Threat Emulation settings for a set of activated protections and instructions for how to handle traffic inspection that matches activated protections. These protections help manage the threats against the network.

Threat Prevention Exceptions

Note - Requires the Quantum Spark Gateway to run the firmware R80.20.35 and higher.

SSL Inspection