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On October 29, 2026, Check Point launched Firewall-as-a-Subscription, turning network firewalls into a cloud subscription service. According to TechSpot, customers do not need to purchase hardware devices first, but must commit to at least 36 months. The service is based on Check Point's latest firewall platform R82.20 and includes an agentic console for managing firewall devices and services, Force hardware firewalls, SandBlast's AI threat protection, and instant security updates. Check Point says the move is intended to address emerging threats brought by AI agents and to lower the barrier for enterprises to upgrade with a predictable monthly fee. There is currently no information on further developments.
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Check Point Turns Network Firewalls into a Cloud Subscription Service
Check Point launches Firewall-as-a-Subscription, turning network firewalls into a cloud subscription service. Customers no longer need to purchase hardware devices upfront, but must commit to at least 36 months. The service is based on its latest firewall platform R82.20 and includes an agentic console for managing firewall devices and services, Force hardware firewalls, SandBlast's AI threat protection, and instant security updates. Check Point says the move is intended to address emerging threats brought by AI agents and to lower the barrier for enterprises to upgrade with a predictable monthly fee.