Get Started with the Latest Check Point R82 Labs Made Exclusively Available by CloudLabs: Authorized Lab Provider for Check Point ATCs

Get Started with the Latest Check Point R82 Labs Made Exclusively Available by CloudLabs: Authorized Lab Provider for Check Point ATCs

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving faster than ever, and Check Pointโ€™sย 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 

Whatโ€™s New inย the Checkย Point R82ย Labย Version Update?

Check Pointโ€™s R82 release for Quantum Security Gateways andย CloudGuardย Network Security introduces a new level of performance, automation, and AI intelligence.ย Hereโ€™sย an overview of the most important enhancements:ย 

Featureย  Descriptionย 
HTTP/3 over QUIC Protectionย  Industryโ€™s 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 industryโ€™s 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  Industryโ€™s 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 Pointโ€™s 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 โ€œshadowโ€ 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 
24ร—7 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 CloudLabsโ€™ย 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 whatโ€™sย used,ย maximizing ROI.ย 
  • Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance:ย CloudLabsโ€™ย 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, Queenโ€™s 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

Attend ourย exclusive 45-minuteย webinarย showcasingย the latest R82 lab updates across CCSA-R82, CPDA-R82, and CCSE-R82 labsย for Check Point ATCs.

Discover how theย latestย R82 upgrade bringsย inย powerful automation, quantum-ready encryption, advanced threat detection, and simplified deploymentย together within a fully managedย lab space.ย ย 

  • Explore CCSA, CPDA & CCSE labs with R82 updateย 
  • Learn about the latest features and enhancements available in the R82 versionย 
  • Understand what makes R82 a major leap over R81ย 
  • See Check Point R82 labs in actionย 
  • Share your queries and getย answers from ourย expertsย 

Get 1-hour complimentary access to the CCSA-R82 lab after theย webinar.โ€ฏย 

Register for ourย upcomingย webinarsย โ€“ย Every last Tuesday of the month!โ€ฏย ย 

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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