Learn about Cyber Security topics through brief, informal conversations with experts from Check Point. Topics include: Incident Response, Customer Success Stories, Cyber Security Trends and Technologies.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 11:29
On this episode, we’ll talk about the release of Check Point Firewall R82.20, a new Critical Security Advisory, OpenAI and Safety, Anthropic Risk Report, CoSnitch, AI Agents…
Sep 14, 2026 · 10:42
On this episode, we’ll talk about the release of Check Point Firewall R82.20, a new Critical Security Advisory, OpenAI and Safety, Anthropic Risk Report, CoSnitch, AI Agents…
Aug 26, 2026 · 12:01
On this episode, we’ll talk about MCP Servers, Hazmat, Patchmagedon, a LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack, Firewall rule limits, lab tools for Windows, Troubleshooting ARP and Layer 2…
Aug 18, 2026 · 10:39
On this episode, we talk on-premise SD-WAN management, IPS Optimization, Policy Auditor, and some AI News. On-Premises SD-WAN Management TechTalk AI Network Firewall TechTalk…
Aug 10, 2026 · 10:32
On this episode of CheckMates Go, PhoneBoy talks about Check Point-specific CVEs, AI News, and Rulebase Evaluation, Maestro Troubleshooting, and Rate Limiting. CVE-2026-16232 -…
Aug 5, 2026 · 15:55
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about the AI Network Firewall and recent AI news. AI Network Firewall TechTalk This Week in AI: Models, Mandates, and a Very Busy Week When the…
Jul 21, 2026 · 11:13
In this episode, I discuss Check Point’s AI Security Report , AI Appreciation Day , some recent posts from community members worth highlighting, and the introduction of Check…
Jul 14, 2026 · 10:59
In addition to the recent AI news , PhoneBoy discusses the R82.20 Public Early Availability Program . See also the TechTalk on SD-WAN On-Prem Management , a feature present in…
Jul 7, 2026 · 11:10
In addition to the recent AI news , PhoneBoy discusses updates with Web SmartConsole , Playblocks AI Agents Early Availability , other updates to Playblocks , and the Background…
Jul 1, 2026 · 14:44
On this episode, we talk about The Great Exposure Reset and some recent AI news . See also: From Prompt Testing to AI Red Teaming at Enterprise Scale Leave comments on CheckMates
Mar 5, 2026 · 11:14
PhoneBoy features the following posts from the CheckMates community: Certificate and CRL validation fails from March 1, 2026 Effective Network Management with SD-WAN January…
Feb 3, 2026 · 11:03
PhoneBoy discusses the recent CheckMates Fest and a bunch of community-driven topics. CheckMates Fest 2026: Video and Q&A Congratulations to our first MVP Diamond members: Heiko…
Jan 9, 2026 · 11:40
PhoneBoy discusses AI Risk Mapping, AI Security Masters, and some great posts from the CheckMates community you may have missed. AI Risk Mapping AI Security Masters Series AI…
Dec 31, 2025 · 14:23
PhoneBoy interviews Cyber Security Technologist and Evangelist Marc Davidson discussing his recent blog posts on Hybrid Mesh and credential theft, more specifically on Identity…
Dec 29, 2025 · 13:06
PhoneBoy interviews Cyber Security Technologist and Evangelist Marc Davidson discussing his recent blog posts on Hybrid Mesh and credential theft when a question was asked: how…
Dec 22, 2025 · 12:53
PhoneBoy interviews Cyber Security Technologist and Evangelist Marc Davidson discussing his recent blog post on How Hybrid Mesh Defeats Credential Attacks , the fourth in a…
Dec 19, 2025 · 10:57
PhoneBoy interviews Cyber Security Technologist and Evangelist Marc Davidson discussing his recent blog post on Why Defenses Fail: The Fragmentation Problem , the second in a…
Dec 17, 2025 · 10:33
PhoneBoy interviews Cyber Security Technologist and Evangelist Marc Davidson discussing his recent blog post on Defending Against Credential Attacks with a Hybrid Mesh…
Nov 13, 2025 · 17:23
In this episode of CheckMates Go, we'll play an excerpt from our recent Access Control and Threat Prevention Best Practices session that focuses on a key service that drives…
Nov 7, 2025 · 10:54
In this episode of CheckMates Go, we’ll talk about Infinity AIOps, Infinity Playblocks, Early Availability of Policy Advisor, updates on Harmony Browse, and some how-to videos on…
Oct 31, 2025 · 11:13
On this episode, we’ll follow up on how Threat Prevention blades work without HTTPS Inspection enabled, more about the Public R82.10 Early Availability program, enabling MFA for…
Oct 17, 2025 · 12:01
On this episode of CheckMates Go, we’ll answer some questions about the community itself from our recent Learn About CheckMates session, the announcement of Public Early…
Oct 7, 2025 · 10:22
In this episode, we talk about the Spark Management Portal, Cloud Workshops, troubleshooting legacy geo policy, Network Groups and Updatable Objects, Dynamic URL Lists for…
Sep 30, 2025 · 10:25
Wel talk about our latest integration with Wiz, more management features you may not be using, various tips and tricks related to VPNs, and an invitation to Check Point’s…
Sep 25, 2025 · 11:20
We have an excerpt from our recent Future of SD-WAN session and how Check Point products protect against BRICKSTORM .
Sep 19, 2025 · 10:09
This week, we’ve got some Maestro content, how well does Threat Prevention work without https inspection enabled, rad errors, improvements to Application Control signatures, a…
Sep 5, 2025 · 12:06
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about the DigiCert issue , an excerpt from our External Cyber Risks session, four features you should be using , a SmartConsole extension to help…
Aug 28, 2025 · 11:13
PhoneBoy plays an excerpt from the recent State of Ransomware Q2 2025 session as well addressing a bunch of questions on Web Filtering! Web Filtering Best Practices August 2025…
Jul 25, 2025 · 10:11
PhoneBoy plays an excerpt from our SharePoint CVEs Deep Dive , 3 Features You Should Start Using , different DNS servers per domain , using dnsmasq prior to R82 , interpreting…
Jul 10, 2025 · 13:04
PhoneBoy discusses Check Point's announcement of the Quantum Force 3900 Series Appliances , sk183199 , Hotfix Installation Order , R82.10 Production Early Availability , and new…
Jun 27, 2025 · 11:08
PhoneBoy discusses the latest TechTalk on AI Agents , Threat Prevention Performance Boost in R82, R82 JHF 25 , SAML and Secondary Connect , SSH to a given VS , and the…
Jun 10, 2025 · 11:23
We have a few TechTalks planned: 18 June 2025: Integrating Check Point Security Management with AI Tools 2 July 2025: New products for Superior Branch User Experience plus Higher…
May 27, 2025 · 11:04
Some recent discussions on the CheckMates community: IKEv2 Benefits sk166415 Harmony Email and Collaboration and Microsoft DirectSend Show NAT Tables fwxalloc top users fw…
May 16, 2025 · 12:59
Professional Services Consultant Lari Luoma gives an introduction to Maestro and how it is different from ElasticXL, launched as part of the R82 release. Quantum Maestro…
May 13, 2025 · 12:30
Product Manager Amit Navon discusses discusses the four ways Check Point provides a hybrid SASE solution .
Apr 18, 2025 · 13:28
Product Manager Bar Yassure discusses what we did to improve performance and stability in the E88.70 release of Harmony Endpoint .
Apr 11, 2025 · 16:39
A talk given by Morten Sørensen on Network Segmentation at CPX 2025 in Vienna.
Mar 28, 2025 · 16:47
An except from Tim Hall's Be Your Own TAC Part Deux session on User-Space Performance Pack (UPPAK) for Quantum Security Gateways.
Mar 21, 2025 · 14:06
An excerpt from a session with Danny Jung, Cyber Security Evangelist at SITS Group at CPX 2025 Vienna: Maestro for Everyone!
Mar 7, 2025 · 25:20
I talk about the highlights from CPX 2025 and include a mention to our upcoming Be Your Own TAC Part Deux session for EMEA and Americas on 27 March 2025!
Dec 27, 2024 · 12:57
Some recent threads on CheckMates worth further discussion. Properly defining the Internet within a security policy, let's discuss! NAT Tip AnyDesk - on DHS Compliant version…
Dec 18, 2024 · 11:47
An excerpt of our No Suits No Ties session on recovering from a Ransomware outbreak .
Dec 10, 2024 · 11:55
An excerpt of our Infinity Identity TechTalk done back at the end of October.
Nov 26, 2024 · 19:43
An excerpt from our GenAI Security TechTalk from September. GenAI Security from Check Point Unveiling the Future of Network Security in the Era of AI
Nov 15, 2024 · 22:14
An excerpt from our recent No Suit No Ties session from Incident Response called Vulnerabilities and Workarounds , where we explore a compelling case study in which attackers…
Nov 5, 2024 · 12:28
PhoneBoy talks about a paper written by Antoinette Hodes called Pay Now or Pay Later , understanding the costly consequences of neglecting OT/ICS Cybersecurity.…
Oct 28, 2024 · 15:48
PhoneBoy talks about the new features and functionality in the R82 release for Quantum Security Gateways and Management . Now that R82 is out, how about an AI generated podcast…
Oct 17, 2024 · 14:36
An excerpt from a great TechTalk we did back in June on Threat Hunting with Memory Forensics given by Monnappa who also teaches Check Point's Threat Hunting Using Memory…
Oct 10, 2024 · 34:31
NO SUITS, NO TIES aims to shed light on how Check Point MDR and Incident Response Analysts play a pivotal role in proactively identifying and responding to these threats when…
Oct 4, 2024 · 12:17
PhoneBoy talks about some recent topics on the CheckMates community: DNS forwarding for Internal Domain Fun with Check Point Dynamic IP Gateways in R77.20 with Gaia How to create…
Sep 13, 2024 · 17:43
In this episode, we'll discuss some new features in Harmony Endpoint as well as best practices for deployment. These are excerpts from recent TechTalks: Harmony Endpoint: Packing…
Sep 5, 2024 · 12:12
In this episode, we discuss a handful of recent threads on CheckMates including: Adding multiple values using mgmt_cli Adding administrators via mgmt_cli CheckMates Live Canada:…
Aug 30, 2024 · 14:54
In this episode, we talk about how Check Point has shifted the paradigm in Email Security. This is an except from our Paradigm Shift TechTalk back in May.
Aug 22, 2024 · 12:48
In this episode, we talk about how Check Point has shifted the paradigm in Cloud Security. This is an except from our Paradigm Shift TechTalk back in May.
Aug 19, 2024 · 12:08
PhoneBoy discuses some recent threads in the CheckMates Cyber Security Community: Traffic Generated by Load Tester is Dropped dmd_mgmt Process Using Several CPUs at 100% HTOP ALL…
Aug 2, 2024 · 14:23
In this episode, we provide an excerpt of our previous TechTalk on Harmony SASE where we include a case study where we were able to migrate a customer to Harmony SASE literally…
Jul 26, 2024 · 19:51
In this episode, we provide an excerpt of our previous TechTalk on Infinity AI Copilot with focus around Quantum Security Gateway management use cases.
Jul 19, 2024 · 14:11
In this episode, we share some excerpts from our TechTalk on What's New in Quantum Spark back in March, provide information on the Early Availability of R81.10.15, and some Q&A…
Jul 10, 2024 · 16:10
In this episode, we share some excerpts from a couple of recent sessions we did on Identity Awareness Best Practices. Identity Awareness TechTalk with Peter Elmer Identity…
Jun 21, 2024 · 6:04
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about CVE-2024-24919 and five ways generative AI will impact CISOs and cyber security teams . Preventative Hotfix for CVE-2024-24919 - Quantum…
May 24, 2024 · 8:24
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about how AI can be used for Threat Hunting. How AI turbocharges your threat hunting game 5 ways ChatGPT and LLMs can advance cyber security
May 17, 2024 · 5:06
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about how organizations can be better prepared for the use of AI. Two Thirds of Organizations Are Not Prepared for AI Risks NIST’s AI Risk…
May 3, 2024 · 9:17
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about cybersecurity then and now along with how AI can be leveraged to improve your security posture. Links: Check Point Software Rings the…
Apr 23, 2024 · 5:47
Are open source projects really under siege ?
Apr 19, 2024 · 5:30
PhoneBoy talks about how XDR solutions should improve your cyber security posture, but not all do. XDR Researcher Turns XDR Software Into Perfect Malware What is XDR? Endpoint…
Apr 11, 2024 · 20:14
A brief overview of the product announcements made at CPX 2024. The materials are available on CheckMates: https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/General-Topics/CPX-2024/m-p/208174#M…
Dec 28, 2023 · 6:08
Reviewing some of the top cyber security stories for 2023. Hope to see everyone at CPX 2024 !
Dec 1, 2023 · 11:13
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about fraud and how to be resilient against it. 6 types of fraud to remain aware of (and other trends) 10 ways to reduce your risk of cyber fraud…
Nov 16, 2023 · 12:50
In this episode, PhoneBoy covers three stories: Kerberoasting attacks explained (and how to prevent them) 7 actionable security automation best practices 5 emerging malware…
Nov 4, 2023 · 10:08
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about the challenges with ensuring security with open-source software , which is in many products and services you use today.
Oct 28, 2023 · 44:37
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks with Aaron Brongersma about his exploration of AI tools, the issues with data residency and AI, the societal issues with AI, AI as a Service, and…
Oct 13, 2023 · 17:58
Some questions and answers around Blockchain Security from our TechTalk on Blockchain Security.
Oct 7, 2023 · 33:01
PhoneBoy talks to Adam Gray, CTO of Novacoast about how ChatGPT is used by threat actors to compromise systems, the GPT-4 System Card , where ChatGPT seems to be useful in…
Sep 22, 2023 · 12:14
A discussion between Check Point's Chief Strategy Officer Itai Greenberg and Idan Levin, Partner at Collider Ventures about the security trends related to blockchain security.
Sep 16, 2023 · 49:22
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks to Adam Gray, CTO of Novacoast to discuss some of what he's seen as part of their MSSP operations, including Living off the Land attacks, how AI…
Aug 31, 2023 · 11:45
In this episode, I talk about how over-provisioning identities in the cloud leads to "shadow access" by malicious actors...and what you can do about it. Eight Key Success Factors…
Aug 17, 2023 · 8:51
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about some of the more rogue uses of GPT-like tools. ChatGPT generates 'convincing' fake scientific article 'DarkBERT' GPT-Based Malware Trains Up…
Aug 4, 2023 · 32:02
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks with Aaron Brongersma about the challenges of ensuring your code is secure, particularly when people who traditionally haven't written code are…
Jul 28, 2023 · 43:59
Ralph Bonnell did a great session on DNS as a CheckMates TechTalk. You can access the materials (including some Q&A) here .
Jul 19, 2023 · 11:58
In this episode, PhoneBoy covers a few recent stories related to the legal and cybersecurity issues related to generative AIs such as ChatGPT. Highly effective responses to the…
Jun 1, 2023 · 29:47
Cyber Security Evangelist Ashwin Ram talks about ChatGPT in the context of Artificial Intelligence and the Evolving Threat Landscape. Full TechTalk:…
Dec 1, 2022 · 13:59
Another series of headlines from our friends at CyberTalk.org What is purple teaming and why is it useful? One easy way to secure your Android 6 simple & straightforward Cyber…
Oct 31, 2022 · 21:20
Second in a series on business data and how organizations can protect it. Mazhar Hamayun is a Security Engineer with Check Point and a member of the Office of the CTO who covered…
Oct 24, 2022 · 16:51
Some articles from our friends at CyberTalk.org about passwords, phishing, and passkeys. 20 Password Management Best Practices 10 Signs of Phishing for Anyone Who Champions…
Oct 21, 2022 · 20:27
First of a series on business data and how organizations can protect it. Mazhar Hamayun is a Security Engineer with Check Point and a member of the Office of the CTO who covered…
Oct 3, 2022 · 17:23
Some recent headlines from our friends at CyberTalk.org : FOMO on the latest cyber security tech? 8 mistakes CIOs make and how to avoid them American Airlines learns breach…
Sep 26, 2022 · 28:56
Part 2 of my conversation with Cyber Security Evangelist Eddie Doyle about how organizations can create a culture of cyber security that goes beyond just the technical people,…
Sep 19, 2022 · 10:47
From our friends at CyberTalk.org : How to prevent sneaky zero day attacks on fleets of smartphones CISO’s Guide to Mobile Security Hackers could crash power grids, but they’re…
Sep 12, 2022 · 26:18
PhoneBoy talks with Cyber Security Evangelist Eddie Doyle about how organizations can create a culture of cyber security that goes beyond just the technical people, and it's…
Sep 2, 2022 · 16:07
Some recent CISO-focused headlines from our friends at CyberTalk : 5 key traits of highly effective CISOs 6 different types of CISOs and the environments they thrive in Zero…
Aug 22, 2022 · 20:57
Part 2 of 2 of our conversation with Check Point Evangelist Mark Ostrowski about how to protect yourself from the threats out there today. Full TechTalk here:…
Aug 18, 2022 · 13:49
We're going to try something a little different with PhoneBoy reading and commenting on a few articles from CyberTalk.org . If you like this format, let us know by commenting!…
Aug 1, 2022 · 25:29
Part 1 of 2 with Check Point Evangelist Mark Ostrowski on the state of malware over the last 18 months or so. Full TechTalk here:…
Nov 1, 2021 · 11:50
Part 3 of my conversation with Adam Gray at Novacoast about what powers NovaSOC .
Oct 25, 2021 · 20:30
PhoneBoy and fellow Cyber Security Evangelist Grant Asplund talk about the current state of the workplace in the era of Covid and some stories of pre-Covid business travel.
Sep 20, 2021 · 24:07
Part 2 of PhoneBoy's conversation with Adam Gray at Novacoast about Incident Response, Remote Access, and the challenges of doing cyber security in a distributed world.
Sep 7, 2021 · 26:01
Part 2 of PhoneBoy's conversation with fellow Cyber Security Evangelist who hosts the CISO's Secrets podcast as well as the Talking Cloud podcast. We talk a little bit about…
Aug 30, 2021 · 25:10
PhoneBoy talks with Adam Gray, a founding and current member of the Board of Directors of Novacoast . We talk a bit about the early days of Cyber Security, how that led to the…
Aug 23, 2021 · 22:37
PhoneBoy talks with fellow Cyber Security Evangelist Grant Asplund, host of the CISO's Secrets podcast as well as the Talking Cloud podcast. Grant's got quite an interesting…
Aug 2, 2021 · 19:40
PhoneBoy talks with Check Point Product Manager Yoni Nave about Check Point's upcoming Extended Detection and Response (XDR) offering which will also incorporate some Managed…
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