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    Internet Access overview
    • 27 Mar 2025
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      Internet Access overview

      • Updated on 27 Mar 2025
      • 2 Minutes to read
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        Welcome

        Welcome aboard the Internet Access Overview section at Harmony SASE's Help Center!

        This guide offers a sneak peek into this category and the must-visit resources.

        Internet Access - What's Inside?

        The Secure Internet Overview category secures your online activities via Harmony SASE.

        With comprehensive and easy-to-follow guides, we help you understand the features and settings to bolster your internet security.

        Malware Protection

        The Secure Web Gateway feature includes a Malware protection engine that intercepts malicious traffic on a user device and protects your users from malware coming through the web.

        The tool can scan files of all types, such as:

        • HTML
        • PDF
        • DOCX
        • EXE
        • RAR
        • ZIP
        • JS
        • Fonts
        • Pieces of malicious code injected into existing files
        • Many others

        Suppose malicious content is detected during a scan. In that case, the Secure Web Gateway will block it and present the user with a notification detailing the type of malicious content that was detected and blocked:


        Malware that comes from an application on the local machine.
        If malware is detected in any other application except your browser (such as Slack), a notification about the block will appear within the Harmony SASE Agent.
        • The Malware detection engine scans the file and blocks access until the software decides if it’s clear or malicious. 
        • The Malware detection engine scans traffic on the endpoint itself, not affecting your Gateway's performance.
        • The Malware detection engine activates automatically for any user with the Access Policy feature activated.
        Payload limitation
        Currently, the Malware Protection Engine scans files under 10MB only.

        Internet Access Speed

        Harmony SASE’s hybrid Secure Web Gateway (SWG) architecture enhances internet performance, delivering speeds up to 10 times faster than competing solutions, as validated by independent Miercom benchmarking tests.

        This architecture optimizes bandwidth allocation to support enterprise workloads, including latency-sensitive applications such as videoconferencing and real-time collaboration tools.

        Factors Affecting Remote User Internet Speed

        When evaluating remote user internet performance, consider these variables:

        • Internet Service Provider (ISP) performance – Latency, jitter, and bandwidth availability impact connection quality.
        • Security policy enforcement – Advanced threat prevention, data loss prevention (DLP), and traffic inspection can introduce processing overhead.
        • Network congestion – The number of concurrent users and bandwidth-intensive applications (e.g., streaming, gaming, or cloud workloads) influence available throughput.

        Check Point continuously enhances Harmony SASE by investing in network optimization, intelligent traffic routing, and adaptive security measures to deliver an optimal user experience.

        Must-Visit Resources

        Jumpstart Your Journey

        If you're stepping into the world of Harmony SASE, our Getting Started Guide is the perfect starting point.

        Support at Your Fingertips

        Got questions or need help? Our support team is available round the clock. You can chat with us anytime on our website or drop us an email at sase-support@checkpoint.com

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