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Table of Contents
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Providing Secure Remote Access
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Types of Solutions
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SSL VPN Portal for published business application
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Layer-3 VPN Tunnel
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Layer-3 VPN Tunnel integrated with Endpoint Security
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Additional Remote Access Solutions
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Summary of Remote Access Options
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VPN Client Version and Supported OS
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VPN Client Version and supported Gateway Version
Providing Secure Remote Access
In today's business environment, it is clear that workers require remote access to sensitive information from a variety of locations and a variety of devices. Organizations must also make sure that their corporate network remains safe and that remote access does not become a weak point in their IT security.
This article will:
- Help you decide which remote access client or clients best match your organization's requirements.
- Give you information about Check Point's secure remote access options.
Types of Solutions
All of Check Point's Remote Access solutions provide:
- Enterprise-grade, secure connectivity to corporate resources.
- Strong user authentication.
- Granular access control.
Factors to consider when choosing remote access solutions for your organization:
- L3 VPN tunnel vs. Secure Business portal: Do you need a full VPN tunnel to protect the access from any installed application to the business, or do you need a simpler business portal that provides simple and secure access for published business applications?
- Client-Based vs. Clientless: Does the solution require an agent to be installed on the endpoint computer, or is it clientless, for which only a web browser is required?
- Secure Connectivity vs. Endpoint Security: Does the solution provide only secure connectivity, or also additional endpoint security functionalities, when the device is not connected via a VPN tunnel to the business?
SSL VPN Portal for published business application
- Allows simple and secure usage of business resources from any PC, Mac, Smartphones and tablets.
- Access business resources such as web-applications
- Two factor user authentication
- Secure access to published apps via any supported Internet Browser or a dedicated Smartphone/tablet app
- Best fit for unmanaged-devices and "BYOD"
- License required: Check Point Mobile on the Security Gateway. License count per concurrent connected devices.
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Layer-3 VPN Tunnel
- Secure access to the business from any installed application via a Layer-3 VPN tunnel
- Two factor user authentication
- Requires a VPN agent/app installation
- Best fit for both managed or unmanaged-devices
- License required: Check Point Mobile on the Security Gateway. License count per concurrent connected devices.
Layer-3 VPN Tunnel integrated with Endpoint Security
- A full Layer-3 VPN tunnel integrated with enterprise grade endpoint security software blades.
- Two factor user authentication.
- Additional Endpoint Security functionalities - from desktop firewall and till full endpoint security software blades - such as Disk Encryption, Media Encryption, Anti Malware, and more.
- Requires a VPN agent/app installation.
- Best fit for managed devices.
- License required: Endpoint Security Container and Endpoint Security VPN software blades. License count per installed devices.
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Additional Remote Access Solutions
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Summary of Remote Access Options
Below is a summary of each Remote Access option that Check Point offers. All supply secure remote access to corporate resources, but each has different features and meets different organizational requirements.
Mobile Access Web Portal
The Mobile Access Portal is a clientless SSL VPN solution. It is recommended for users who require access to corporate resources from home, an internet kiosk, or another unmanaged computer. The Mobile Access Portal can also be used with managed devices.
It provides:
- Secure Connectivity
- Security Verification
The Mobile Access Portal supplies access to web-based corporate resources. You can use the on-demand client, SSL Network Extender, via the Portal to access all types of corporate resources.
Required Licenses: Mobile Access Software Blade on the gateway.
Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, IOS and Android
Where to Get the Client: Included with the Security Gateway
SSL Network Extender
SSL Network Extender is a thin SSL VPN on-demand client installed automatically on the user's machine via a web browser. It supplies access to all types of corporate resources.
SSL Network Extender has two modes:
- Network Mode: Users can access all application types (Native-IP-based and Web-based) in the internal network. To install the Network Mode client, users must have administrator privileges on the client computer. Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
- Application Mode: Users can access most application types (Native-IP-based and Web-based) in the internal network, including most TCP applications. The user does not require administrator privileges on the endpoint machine. Supported Platforms: Windows
Required Licenses: Mobile Access Software Blade and IPSec VPN Blade on the gateway
Where to Get the Client: Included with the Security Gateway
Check Point VPN Plugin for Windows 8.1
Check Point VPN Plugin for Windows 8.1 is an L3 VPN client. It supplies secure connectivity and access to corporate resources using L3 SSL VPN Tunnel.
Required Licenses: Mobile Access Software Blade on the gateway
Supported Platforms: Windows 8.1
Where to Get the Client: Preinstalled with Windows.
SecuRemote
SecuRemote is a secure, but limited-function IPsec VPN client. It provides secure connectivity.
Required Licenses: IPsec VPN Software Blade on the gateway. It is a free client and does not require additional licenses.
Supported Platforms: Windows
Where to Get the Client: Check Point Support Center
Check Point Mobile for Windows
Check Point Mobile for Windows is an IPsec VPN client. It is best for medium to large enterprises that do not require an Endpoint Security policy.
It provides:
- Secure Connectivity
- Security Verification
Required Licenses: IPsec VPN and Mobile Access Software Blades on the gateway.
Supported Platforms: Windows
Where to Get the Client: Check Point Support Center
Endpoint Security VPN
Endpoint Security VPN is an IPsec VPN client that replaces SecureClient. It is best for medium to large enterprises.
It provides:
- Secure Connectivity
- Security Verification
- Endpoint Security that includes an integrated Desktop Firewall, centrally managed from the Security Management Server.
Required Licenses: The IPsec VPN Software Blade on the gateway, an Endpoint Container license, and an Endpoint VPN Software Blade license on the Security Management Server.
Supported Platforms: Windows
Where to Get the Client: Check Point Support Center
Note: Endpoint Security VPN for Mac OS X includes a Desktop Firewall, but not Security Verification.
Endpoint Security Suite
The Endpoint Security Suite simplifies endpoint security management by unifying all endpoint security capabilities in a single console and a single client. Endpoint Security Software Blades include: Desktop Firewall and Security Verification, Full Disk Encryption, Media Encryption and Port Protection, Anti-Malware and Program Control, WebCheck browser virtualization and Remote Access VPN.
Starting from Endpoint Security E80.41, Remote Access VPN Clients are part of the Endpoint Security offering, providing the next release of E75.30, including all flavors. The E75 Remote Access Clients series was previously known as Endpoint Security VPN R75.
(Remote Access Clients E75.30 (Endpoint Security VPN) replaced SecureClient, including 64-bit support. It replaced both SecureClient and Endpoint Connect.)
Required Licenses:
Management: Endpoint Policy Management Software Blade.
Client: Endpoint Security Container and Endpoint Security Software Blades - for any protected endpoint.
Supported Platforms: Windows
Where to Get the Client: Check Point Support Center
Check Point Mobile for iPhone and iPad
Check Point Mobile for iPhone and iPad is an SSL VPN client. It supplies secure connectivity and access to web-based corporate resources and Exchange ActiveSync. Check Point Mobile for iPhone and iPad is ideal for mobile workers who have iPhone or iPad devices.
Required Licenses: Mobile Access Software Blade on the gateway
Supported Platforms: iOS
Where to Get the Client: Apple App Store
Capsule Workspace for iOS
Capsule Workspace for iOS is an SSL VPN client. It supplies secure connectivity and access to web-based corporate resources and Microsoft Exchange services. It also gives secure access to Capsule Docs protected documents. It was previously called Mobile Enterprise.
Capsule Workspace is ideal for mobile workers who have privately-owned smart phones or tablets. It protects only the business data inside the App and does not require device-level security measures, such as device-lock or device-wipe.
Required Licenses: Capsule license on the gateway
Supported Platforms: iOS
Where to Get the Client: Apple App Store
Capsule Connect (for iOS)
Capsule Connect is a full L3 tunnel App that gives users network access to all mobile applications. It supplies secure connectivity and access to all types of corporate resources. It was previously called Mobile VPN.
Required Licenses: Mobile Access Software Blade on the gateway
Supported Platforms: iOS 6.0 +
Where to Get the Client: Apple App Store
Check Point Mobile for Android
Check Point Mobile for Android is an SSL VPN client. It supplies secure connectivity and access to web-based corporate resources and Exchange ActiveSync. Check Point Mobile for Android is ideal for mobile workers who have Android devices.
Required Licenses: Mobile Access Software Blade on the gateway
Supported Platforms: Android
Where to Get the Client: Google Play Store
Capsule Workspace for Android
Capsule Workspace for Android is an SSL VPN client. It supplies secure connectivity and access to web-based corporate resources and Microsoft Exchange services. It also gives secure access to Capsule Docs protected documents. It was previously called Mobile Enterprise.
Capsule Workspace for Android is ideal for mobile workers who have privately-owned smart phones or tablets. It protects only the business data inside the App and does not require device-level security measures, such as device-lock or device-wipe.
Required Licenses: Capsule license on the gateway
Supported Platforms: Android
Where to Get the Client: Google Play Store
Capsule VPN (for Android)
Capsule VPN for Android devices is an L3 VPN client. It supplies secure connectivity and access to corporate resources using L3 IPSec/SSL VPN Tunnel. It was previously called Mobile VPN.
Required Licenses: Mobile Access Software Blade on the gateway
Supported Platforms: Android 4 + (ICS+)
Where to Get the Client: Google Play Store
Check Point GO
Check Point GO is a portable workspace with virtualized Windows applications, on a secure and encrypted USB Flash Drive. Users insert the USB device into a host PC and securely access their workspace and corporate resources via SSL VPN technology. Check Point GO is ideal for mobile workers, contractors, and disaster recovery. The virtual workspace is segregated from the host PC and controls the applications and data that can run in Check Point GO.
It provides:
- Secure Connectivity
- Security Verification
Required Licenses: IPsec VPN Software Blade on the gateway and Check Point GO devices.
Supported Platforms: Windows
Where to Get the Client: Check Point Support Center
Which license is required to allow L2TP VPN tunnels
Question: In order to allow L2TP VPN tunnels, if the customer already has the Endpoint VPN Remote Access Blade - is this enough, or is there a Mobile Access Blade license required? Meaning, for L2TP, do we need a Endpoint VPN Client license or a Mobile Access License?
Answer: In order to allow L2TP VPN tunnels, you would just need the IPSec VPN license on the Security Gateway. There is no need for the Mobile Access License.
For information about Check Point products support for Windows 7, see sk43446.
For information about Check Point products support for Windows 8, see sk87980.
VPN Client Version and Supported OS
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VPN Client Version and supported Gateway Version (R71, R75, VSX R67 and R77)
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VPN Client Version and supported Gateway Version (R65, R70, VSX R65 and EDGE)
Note: R65, R70 and R71 are "End of Support".
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