Check Point Software Technologies has launched its complete Quantum Spark series of security gateways.

These are specifically designed to protect small and medium businesses (SMBs) against advanced cyber threats.

The range of six gateways sets new standards of protection against the most advanced cyber attacks for SMBs, giving greater ease of deployment and management, and delivering security without needing specialist skills, the company states.

According to Check Point, security threats are increasing in frequency and sophistication, but SMBs lack the expertise, manpower and IT budget to adequately address them.

Check Point's Quantum Spark Gateways 1500 four-model series is now being expanded with two new models, 1600 and 1800.

The full line of gateways supports businesses ranging from one employee all the way to 500.

According to the company, Quantum Spark Gateway users benefit from:

Automated threat prevention: All models include Check Point's SandBlast Zero Day Protection with up to 2Gb of threat prevention performance and over 60 security services focused on threat prevention.

Automatic set-up: All models feature zero-touch provisioning, which means they deliver full protection out-of-the-box inside one minute.

Flexible connectivity: Quantum Spark Gateways include Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi and integrated cellular LTE modems, giving users the widest range of connectivity options.

Quantum Spark gateways also support multiple internet service providers and performance-based routing, delivering the best bandwidth and quality of service for applications.

Intuitive management: Check Point's WatchTower mobile application enables staff to monitor their security status and mitigate any threats directly from the mobile device.

Security can also be managed from any bowser, using a cloud-based portal with intuitive web UI.

Protection for remote employees and cloud applications: In addition to the network protection Quantum Spark gateways provide, businesses can protect all laptops and PCs against threats such as malware, ransomware and phishing with Check Point endpoint protection, and secure employees smartphones with Check Point mobile protection.

Email and docs can be protected with Check Point email security.

IDC network security research manager Chris Rodriguez says, “[SMBs] need security solutions that evolve with the threat landscape, are easy to use, and combine communications and security.

"Check Point's Quantum Spark family of next generation firewalls are specifically designed to protect SMBs from the latest security threats, are easy to manage from the cloud or on the go with a mobile app, and provide optimised internet connectivity including Wi-Fi, fibre, GbE, VDSL and 4G LTE wireless in an all in one solution.

"Quantum Spark is also optimised for delivery by managed service providers as a monthly subscription, so SMBs can be secure regardless of their budget."

Check Point Software Technologies VP of product management Itai Greenberg says, “ Small businesses are experiencing the same types of advanced, stealthy cyber threats as large enterprises, but SMBs often don't have the resources or security knowledge to fully protect themselves against today's advanced cyber threats.

"The new Quantum Spark gateways give small and medium-size businesses the most advanced protection for their networks and employees devices, so they benefit from enterprise-grade automated security, together with easy intuitive management.