Introduction to SecurePlatform

Thank you for using SecurePlatform. This document describes how to prepare a hardware platform for SecurePlatform, and how to configure and administer SecurePlatform.

SecurePlatform allows easy configuration of your computer and networking aspects, as well as the Check Point products installed. An easy-to-use shell provides a set of commands, required for easy configuration and routine administration of a security system, including: network settings, backup and restore utilities, upgrade utility, system log viewing, control, and much more. A Web GUI enables most of the administration configuration, as well as the first time installation setup, to be performed from an easy–to–use Web interface.

The SecurePlatform media can be installed on any PC with an Intel x86 compatible architecture. SecurePlatform includes a customized and hardened operating system, with no unnecessary components that could pose security risks. The system is pre-configured and optimized to perform its task as a network security device, requiring only minimal user configuration of basic elements, such as IP addresses, routes, etc.

On most systems, this installation process runs less than five minutes, resulting in a network security device ready to be deployed.

SecurePlatform is distributed on a bootable DVD which includes the Check Point product suite, including Software Blades for Firewall, VPN, and many others.

For SecurePlatform installation instructions, refer to the R77 Installation and Upgrade Guide.