Introduction

R82 is Check Point’s major software release for its Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Cloud Firewall solutions. It introduces over 50 new capabilities designed to strengthen threat prevention, simplify operations, and improve troubleshooting through integrated diagnostics.

This release includes advanced AI-powered threat prevention engines that enhance protection against zero-day phishing, brand spoofing, malware, and other advanced threats. It also introduces enhanced DNS security, including protection against NXNS attacks and support for DNS-over-HTTPS inspection, as well as Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to future-proof VPN security.

R82 delivers industry-leading innovations such as full protection for HTTP/3 over QUIC and simplified HTTPS Inspection deployment with improved performance and granular control. In addition, new automation capabilities enable direct policy configuration on Security Gateways via API, simplifying operational workflows.

The goal of this demonstration is to showcase key capabilities of Check Point’s Next Generation Firewall and highlight how they help identify gaps in existing security controls and improve overall security posture.

• Advanced HTTPS Inspection features

• Dynamic Layer

• HealthCheck Point (HCP)

This demonstration also covers the following topics:

• Zero Phishing

• Identity Awareness

• Threat Emulation

• Threat Extraction