TABLE OF CONTENTS Check Point SecuRemote and SecureClient are excellent tools provided by Check Point for remote VPN connectivity. We reintroduce the differences between SecuRemote and SecureClient, and once we cover the differences, we discuss some of the advanced deployment options for both clients.
There are myriad options for the configuration and deployment of the NG client VPN. Some of these include using split DNS, encrypting internal traffic, and a number of other options. SecuRemote and SecureClient can also utilize AES-128 and AES-256 encryption. SmartDashboard adds new functionality with bidirectional rules to the SecureClient system, allowing applications to open connections to client VPN hosts through the existing encrypted tunnels.
Other options that NG provides also bear review, as Check Point has included the capability to terminate L2TP tunnels on the Check Point box. In addition, NG provides the capability to perform a clientless VPN. Overall, the new features in SecuRemote and SecureClient bring even tighter control, security, and flexibility to client VPN deployment.
The first difference with SecuRemote and SecureClient that comes to mind is money. SecuRemote is the poor man s VPN solution, although FW1 does not come by default with a license for SecuRemote the license is free for using it. To obtain a SecuRemote license all one needs to do is log into your Check Point User Center and download a license for it. On the other hand, SecureClient will cost you to deploy. As of this writing, the prices for SecureClient range from...
