Check Point launches Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls for SMB security

Check Point Software Technologies has introduced the Quantum Spark 2500 series, a new firewall product family tailored for small and medium-sized businesses and managed service providers.

With the reported rise in cyberattacks targeting smaller organisations, Check Point Research notes that SMBs experienced a 61% year-over-year increase in cyberattacks, which exceeds the rate of increase observed in larger enterprises. This comes as cloud and SaaS bandwidth demands have also more than doubled over the past two years. With many SMBs lacking dedicated IT teams, there is growing reliance on managed service providers to deal with these increasingly complex security environments.

Security and connectivity

The Quantum Spark 2500 series is presented as an all-in-one solution offering several new features. These include built-in Wi-Fi 7, 5G connectivity, SD-WAN capabilities, and AI-driven threat prevention. These appliances are part of Check Point's Infinity architecture and are designed to support fast, secure, and resilient connectivity.

"The Quantum Spark 2500 series deliver a critical combination of security, speed, and simplicity. With AI-powered prevention, next-generation connectivity, and centralised cloud management, it empowers SMBs to scale securely without the burden of complex operations."

This statement was made by Shahar Divon, Director of Worldwide MSSP and SMB Sales at Check Point Software Technologies.

Pete Finalle, Research Manager, IDC Security and Trust, commented on the difficulties faced by SMBs in the current threat environment. He noted, "Small and medium sized businesses are faced with an increasingly sophisticated threat-landscape, without the resources and dedicated personnel of larger enterprises. While managed service providers (MSPs) can help with deployment and management, they require security tools which solve modern security problems efficiently and effectively."

Finalle added, "Check Point's new Quantum Spark 2500 gateways and updated cloud-based security management offer high-performance threat prevention, accelerated connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and SD-WAN, and protection for IoT devices. With multi-tier, multi-tenant management and zero-touch provisioning, Check Point is equipping MSPs with purpose-built tools that are ideal for protecting any size SMB from evolving threats."

Key features

The Quantum Spark 2500 series includes several core features:

• Wi-Fi 7 and 5G built in: Embedded Wi-Fi 7 and dual-SIM 5G support enable speeds up to 2.4 times faster than previous models and simplify remote access. SD-WAN functionality is included to deliver stable connectivity for organisations with cloud-first operations.
• AI-powered threat prevention: The appliances use ThreatCloud AI technology to achieve a claimed 99.9% malware prevention rate, including for ransomware, phishing, and zero-day exploits. Reported firewall throughput reaches up to 2.7 Gbps.
• Managed Application Protection (MAP): This feature identifies and controls shadow IT and high-risk software-as-a-service usage for better visibility, compliance, and data security.
• Built-in resilience: Dual power supplies, dual ISP ports, and optional clustering options increase availability and business continuity during outages.
• Zero-touch provisioning and cloud management: Integration with Check Point's Infinity Portal provides remote provisioning, real-time alerts, multi-tenant dashboards, and supports streamlined operations for service providers.

Integration and flexibility

The Quantum Spark 2500 series is part of the Check Point Infinity Platform. This supports hybrid mesh security across networks, cloud, and endpoints, aligning with the firm's open garden approach. The appliances are designed to be interoperable with third-party platforms, giving users more choice and avoiding vendor lock-in.

The Quantum Spark 2500 series appliances are now available for order through Check Point's official channels.