Application Control Software Blade

This Software Blade Specific security solution (module): (1) On a Security Gateway, each Software Blade inspects specific characteristics of the traffic (2) On a Management Server, each Software Blade enables different management capabilities. detects or blocks traffic for applications:

• Granular Application Control: Identifies, allows, or blocks thousands of applications. This provides protection against the increasing threat vectors and malware introduced by internet applications.

• Largest application library with AppWiki: Comprehensive application control that uses the industry's largest application library. It scans for and detects more than 4,500 applications and more than 100,000 Web 2.0 widgets. Check Point database is updated frequently with worldwide Apps and Widgets.

For more information, see:

• R81 Security Management Administration Guide

• sk112249 - Best Practices - Application Control

• sk73220 - ATRG: Application Control (requires Advanced access to Check Point Support Center)

In addition, see UserCheck.