I am the product manager in Check Point for the endpoint security products (including SandBlast Agent and SandBlast Agent for Browsers).
I want to assure you that we did not sponsor this test in any way. Actually, I, as a product manager was not even aware of this test until it was published.
Also, the solution does not require any hardware appliances as it can rely on a cloud service. However, the extension is provided as a part of our SandBlast Agent solution which provides very advanced EP threat prevention capabilities in addition to the browser extension. It does require a license that has some costs associated with it.
Regarding the below post, we are actually considering productizing the extension as a separate product with dedicated enterprise grade cloud management and we are looking for some feedback about our plans.
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You are encouraged to approach me on
yossih@checkpoint.com if you want to be a part of the product advisory board for this.
Yossi