The cybersecurity landscape is evolving faster than ever, and Check Pointโsย R82 version updateย marks one of the most significant advancements in next-generation network security. Building on the proven stability of R81, R82 introducesย 50+ new featuresย that elevate AI-driven threat prevention, simplify multi-cloud security operations, and strengthen enterprise resiliency at scale.ย
For Check Point ATCs preparing to upgrade their training programs,ย CloudLabsย is the exclusive provider offering ready-to-use, fully managed Check Point R82 labs,ย includingย CCSA, CCSE, andย CPDA.ย Continue in the blog to learn more about everything latest in R82 labs, compare them with R81 labs, and check outย CloudLabs’ keyย capabilities asย an authorized lab provider and preferred training partner for Check Point ATCsย worldwide.ย
Whatโs New inย the Checkย Point R82ย Labย Version Update?
Check Pointโs R82 release for Quantum Security Gateways andย CloudGuardย Network Security introduces a new level of performance, automation, and AI intelligence.ย Hereโsย an overview of the most important enhancements:ย
| Featureย | Descriptionย |
| HTTP/3 over QUIC Protectionย | Industryโs first full security support for HTTP/3 over QUIC, ensuring faster and safer web connections.ย |
| Automated HTTPS Inspectionย | Simplified, automated HTTPS inspection setup with granular control and improved throughput.ย |
| VSNextย for VSXย | A new versatile mode unifying management and APIs across virtual and physical gateways.ย |
| ElasticXLย Clusteringย | Enhanced scalability through load balancing and resilient deployment for large environments.ย |
| AI-Powered Threat Preventionย | New AI engines.ย ThreatCloudย Graph, Kronos, and Deep Brand Clustering,ย proactively detect and prevent zero-day threats.ย |
| CloudGuardย Controllerย | CloudGuardย Controller now supports Identity Awareness Closed PDP (Identity Sharing), VMware NSX-T Global Manager integration (v4.1) with Policy Mode APIs for object import,ย etc.ย |
| New OS Kernelย | Improved networking, routing, and two-factor authentication support for Gaia OS login.ย |
| Zero Phishingย | Built-in zero phishing protection for safer user access and endpoint integrity.ย |
| SmartConsoleย Enhancementsย | Smoother operations and simplified policy management for administrators.ย |
These updates make R82 a smarter, faster, and more scalable upgrade forย organizationsย seeking advancedย defenseย mechanisms and improved operational efficiency.ย
R81 vs R82ย Check Point Labs: An In-Depthย Comparisonย
Here is a comprehensive comparison between Check Point R82 and R81 lab updates:ย
| Feature Areaย | R81 (Legacy)ย | R82 (Upgraded)ย |
| Encryptionย | Standard VPN encryptionย | Quantum-resistant Kyber (NIST-approved)ย |
| Threat Preventionย | Infinity Threat Prevention, the industryโs first autonomous Threat Prevention systemย | AI-powered detection viaย ThreatCloudย Graph, Kronos, and Deep Brand Clusteringย |
| Cloud Enhancement & Clusteringย | Supports Geo-Cluster in HA mode for cloud environmentsย | VSNextย mode,ย ElasticXL, simplified clustering via Gaia Portalย |
| Protocol Supportย | Supports TLS 1.3 and HTTP/2ย | Industryโs first full HTTP/3 over QUIC protection, automated HTTPS Inspection with granular controlย |
Theย R82ย version updateย stands out as aย significantย step forward in Check Pointโs product evolution,ย combining AI-driven prevention, scalability, and simplified administrationย within a singleย platform.ย
Whyย CloudLabs?
CloudLabs,ย as an authorized lab provider for Check Point ATCs, stands outย as aย premiumย lab provider,ย offeringย hands-onย exclusiveย access toย CCSA,ย CCSE,ย andย CPDAย Check Pointย R82ย labs.ย Ourย ready-to-deploy Check Point Labsย are fully managed,ย mirroringย real-world scenarios,ย accessible through any modern web browser, free from external software downloadย dependencies.ย
| Featureย | Benefitย |
| Faster Lab Provisioning & Onboardingย | Get started instantly withย preconfigured,ย browser-based labs. No software downloads or complex installationsย required.ย |
| Real-Time Instructor Controlย | Instructors can โshadowโ learner labs,ย monitorย progress, andย provideย real-timeย assistance, all with the Shadow VM feature enabled.ย |
| Detailed Usage Reportsย | Access in-depth analytics on duration, uptime, and usage costs,ย presented visually via a Power BI dashboard.ย |
| 24ร7 Technical Supportย | Dedicatedย CloudLabsย expertsย provide round-the-clock support for lab-related technical issues.ย |
| Cost Efficiencyย | Pay only for the labs you use withย CloudLabsโ consumption-based pricing model.ย |
| Flexible Learning Scenariosย | Access enterprise-grade environments coveringย firewallย configuration, threat prevention, and multi-cloud posture management.ย |
CloudLabs Key Capabilities
CloudLabsย is the preferred partner for Check Point Authorized Trainingย Centersย (ATCs), delivering high-quality, hands-on labs for all official Check Point courses.ย Below is a list of our key capabilities that help make a difference:ย ย
- Ready-to-Use Certification Labsย with R82ย Updates:ย Choose fromย CCSA, CCSE,ย andย CPDAย labs with prebuilt, cloud-based environments aligned to the latest Check Point curriculumย andย R82ย version update.ย
- 100% Browser-Based Access:ย CloudLabsโย direct webย connect allows students and instructors to access labs from any device or browser of choice.ย Ensuring zero software dependencyย or complex IT management overhead.ย ย
- Dedicated VMs:ย Each student in theirย training courseย gets access toย a unique virtual machine,ย hostingย theirย lab environment.ย ย
- Instructor Control,ย Simplified:ย Trainers canย monitor,ย assist, and reset labs live,ย usingย CloudLabsย management portalย –ย gaining real-time visibilityย and controlย into studentsโ labsย without IT dependencies.ย
- Transparent Pricing &ย Advanced Cost Controls:ย Atย CloudLabs, we follow a transparent pricing policy; you only pay for active lab environments. Further, our in-built lab controlsย ensureย more savings!ย Scheduleย labs for auto-shutdown, trackย usage, and analyse cloud spends toย ensure you pay only forย whatโsย used,ย maximizing ROI.ย
- Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance:ย CloudLabsโย active compliance with global security standards like SOC 2, GDPR, and ISO 27001 ensures complete privacy and data protection.ย
- Proven Industry Expertise:ย 150+ leading institutions, including Austin Community College, Seneca Polytechnic, Queenโs University, etc., trustย CloudLabsย to deliver technology education in AI, ML, Cybersecurity, and custom courses. They get to choose from 200+ ready-to-deploy labs with familiar workflows, real-time instructor view, transparent cost controls, and more.
Attend Our Webinar:ย Master Check Point Labsย withย Latest Updatesย & Getย Free 1-Hour Lab Access
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Wrapping Up
The Check Point R82ย versionย releaseย representsย aย significantย stride toward smarter, faster, and more secure network operations. With AI-powered threat prevention, HTTP/3 protection,ย ElasticXLย clustering, and advanced cloud integration, R82 sets a new benchmark in cybersecurity excellence.ย
CloudLabs,ย as an authorized lab provider for Check Point ATCs,ย offers fully managed, ready-to-deploy labs for Check Point official courses,ย including the latest R82 version updates. Our labs areย preconfigured,ย fully managed, and ready to deploy,ย withย CloudLabs’ expert 24/7 supportย available.ย ย
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