CheckMates Go: Cyber Security Podcast from Check Point
Episodes
S07E25: Hybrid Mesh and Credential Attacks
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy interviews Cyber Security Technologist and Evangelist Marc Davidson discussing his recent blog post on How Hybrid Mesh Defeats Credential Att...
S07E24: Credentials Across Borders
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy interviews Cyber Security Technologist and Evangelist Marc Davidson discussing his recent blog post on Why Defenses Fail: The Fragmentation P...
S07E23: What Are Credentials?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy interviews Cyber Security Technologist and Evangelist Marc Davidson discussing his recent blog post on Defending Against Credential Attacks w...
S07E22: ThreatCloud AI
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CheckMates Go, we'll play an excerpt from our recent Access Control and Threat Prevention Best Practices session that focuses ...
S07E21: Management Add-Ons and Harmony Browse
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CheckMates Go, we’ll talk about Infinity AIOps, Infinity Playblocks, Early Availability of Policy Advisor, updates on Harmony Bro...
S07E20: Maestro Madness
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’ll follow up on how Threat Prevention blades work without HTTPS Inspection enabled, more about the Public R82.10 Early Availabil...
S07E19: Learn About CheckMates
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of CheckMates Go, we’ll answer some questions about the community itself from our recent Learn About CheckMates session, the announc...
S07E18: Spark Management Portal and More
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the Spark Management Portal, Cloud Workshops, troubleshooting legacy geo policy, Network Groups and Updatable Objects, ...
S07E17: VPN Wiz
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 invitat...
S07E16: Riders on the BRICKSTORM
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have an excerpt from our recent Future of SD-WAN session and how Check Point products protect against BRICKSTORM.
S07E15: Like Blades in a Chassis
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ve got some Maestro content, how well does Threat Prevention work without https inspection enabled, rad errors, improvements to Applic...
S07E14: Almost Missed August
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about the DigiCert issue, an excerpt from our External Cyber Risks session, four features you should be using, a Smart...
S07E13: Money Matters to Ransomware
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
S07E12: SharePoint CVEs and More!
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy plays an excerpt from our SharePoint CVEs Deep Dive, 3 Features You Should Start Using, different DNS servers per domain, using dnsmasq prior...
S07E11: ARMed for Threat Prevention
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy discusses Check Point's announcement of the Quantum Force 3900 Series Appliances, sk183199, Hotfix Installation Order, R82.10 Production...
S07E10: AI Agents
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy discusses the latest TechTalk on AI Agents, Threat Prevention Performance Boost in R82, R82 JHF 25, SAML and Secondary Connect, SSH to a give...
S07E09: Upcoming TechTalks
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have a few TechTalks planned:18 June 2025: Integrating Check Point Security Management with AI Tools2 July 2025: New products for Superior Branch U...
S07E08: Recently on CheckMates
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some recent discussions on the CheckMates community:IKEv2 Benefitssk166415Harmony Email and Collaboration and Microsoft DirectSendShow NAT Tablesfwxal...
S07E07: Introduction to Maestro
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professional Services Consultant Lari Luoma gives an introduction to Maestro and how it is different from ElasticXL, launched as part of the R82 relea...
S07E06: Four Ways to SASE
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Product Manager Amit Navon discusses discusses the four ways Check Point provides a hybrid SASE solution.
S07E05: Harmony Endpoint E88.70
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Product Manager Bar Yassure discusses what we did to improve performance and stability in the E88.70 release of Harmony Endpoint.
S07E04: Network Segmentation
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A talk given by Morten Sørensen on Network Segmentation at CPX 2025 in Vienna.
S07E03: What is UPPAK?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An except from Tim Hall's Be Your Own TAC Part Deux session on User-Space Performance Pack (UPPAK) for Quantum Security Gateways.
S07E02: Maestro for Everyone
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt from a session with Danny Jung, Cyber Security Evangelist at SITS Group at CPX 2025 Vienna: Maestro for Everyone!
S07E01: CPX 2025 Recap
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 20...
S06E26: Recently on CheckMates #4
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some recent threads on CheckMates worth further discussion.Properly defining the Internet within a security policy, let's discuss!NAT TipAnyDesk ...
S06E25: From Calm to Chaos
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt of our No Suits No Ties session on recovering from a Ransomware outbreak.
S06E24: Infinity Identity
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt of our Infinity Identity TechTalk done back at the end of October.
S06E23: GenAI Security
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt from our GenAI Security TechTalk from September.GenAI Security from Check PointUnveiling the Future of Network Security in the Era of AI
S06E22: Vulnerabilities and Workarounds
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt from our recent No Suit No Ties session from Incident Response called Vulnerabilities and Workarounds, where we explore a compelling case s...
S06E21: Pay Now or Pay Later
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks about a paper written by Antoinette Hodes called Pay Now or Pay Later, understanding the costly consequences of neglecting OT/ICS Cyber...
S06E20: What's New in R82
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S06E19: Hunting Malware with Memory Forensics
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Thr...
S06E18: Equipped to Compromise
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 respondi...
S06E17: Recently on CheckMates #3
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks about some recent topics on the CheckMates community:DNS forwarding for Internal DomainFun with Check Point Dynamic IP Gateways in R77....
S06E16: Harmony Endpoint -- What's New and Deployment Best Practices
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll discuss some new features in Harmony Endpoint as well as best practices for deployment. These are excerpts from recent Tec...
S06E15: Recently on CheckMates #2
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss a handful of recent threads on CheckMates including:Adding multiple values using mgmt_cliAdding administrators via mgmt_cl...
S06E14: Shifting the Paradigm of Email Security
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S06E13: Paradigm Shift in Cloud Security
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S06E12: Recently on CheckMates
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy discuses some recent threads in the CheckMates Cyber Security Community:Traffic Generated by Load Tester is Droppeddmd_mgmt Process Using Sev...
S06E11: Harmony SASE
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S06E10: Infinity AI Copilot
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we provide an excerpt of our previous TechTalk on Infinity AI Copilot with focus around Quantum Security Gateway management use cases...
S06E09: What's New in Quantum Spark
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Availabi...
S06E08: Identity Awareness Best Practices
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share some excerpts from a couple of recent sessions we did on Identity Awareness Best Practices.Identity Awareness TechTalk with ...
S06E07: Shadow AI
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about CVE-2024-24919 and five ways generative AI will impact CISOs and cyber security teams.Preventative Hotfix for CV...
S06E06: Signal in the Noise
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about how AI can be used for Threat Hunting.How AI turbocharges your threat hunting game5 ways ChatGPT and LLMs can ad...
S06E05: Be Prepared...For AI
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
S06E04: The Difference is in the Details
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S06E03: Open Source Siege
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are open source projects really under siege?
S06E02: eXtended Delivery of Ransomware
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks about how XDR solutions should improve your cyber security posture, but not all do.XDR Researcher Turns XDR Software Into Perfect Malwa...
S06E01: CPX 2024 Recap
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A brief overview of the product announcements made at CPX 2024. The materials are available on CheckMates: https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/General...
S05E15: Year in Review
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing some of the top cyber security stories for 2023. Hope to see everyone at CPX 2024!
S05E14: All The Fraud
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S05E13 - Automated Kerberoasting Malware
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, PhoneBoy covers three stories:Kerberoasting attacks explained (and how to prevent them)7 actionable security automation best practice...
S05E12: Open Source Security at Scale
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about the challenges with ensuring security with open-source software, which is in many products and services you use ...
S05E11: Work Multiplier
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks with Aaron Brongersma about his exploration of AI tools, the issues with data residency and AI, the societal issues wi...
S05E10: Blockchain Security FAQs
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some questions and answers around Blockchain Security from our TechTalk on Blockchain Security.
S05E09: The Altavista of Large Language Models
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
S05E08: Blockchain Security Issues and Trends
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion between Check Point's Chief Strategy Officer Itai Greenberg and Idan Levin, Partner at Collider Ventures about the security trends r...
S05E07: A Step in the Wrong Direction
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Livi...
S05E06: Shadow Access in the Cloud
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how over-provisioning identities in the cloud leads to "shadow access" by malicious actors...and what you can ...
S05E05: RogueGPT
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks about some of the more rogue uses of GPT-like tools.ChatGPT generates 'convincing' fake scientific article&a...
S05E04: Have An Opinion
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, PhoneBoy talks with Aaron Brongersma about the challenges of ensuring your code is secure, particularly when people who traditionally...
S05E03: DNS Attacks
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ralph Bonnell did a great session on DNS as a CheckMates TechTalk. You can access the materials (including some Q&A) here.
S05E02: CheckMates GPT
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, PhoneBoy covers a few recent stories related to the legal and cybersecurity issues related to generative AIs such as ChatGPT.Highly e...
S05E01: ChatGPT, AI, and the Evolving Threat Landscape
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cyber Security Evangelist Ashwin Ram talks about ChatGPT in the context of Artificial Intelligence and the Evolving Threat Landscape.Full TechTalk: ht...
S04E12: Purple Monday Androids in Canada
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another series of headlines from our friends at CyberTalk.orgWhat is purple teaming and why is it useful?One easy way to secure your Android6 simple &...
S04E11: Just Another New Buzzword
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 O...
S04E10: Passwords, Phishing, and Passkeys, Oh My!
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some articles from our friends at CyberTalk.org about passwords, phishing, and passkeys.20 Password Management Best Practices10 Signs of Phishing for ...
S04E09: Digital Droppings
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Of...
S04E08: CyberTalk Headlines
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some recent headlines from our friends at CyberTalk.org:FOMO on the latest cyber security tech?8 mistakes CIOs make and how to avoid themAmerican Airl...
S04E07: Protect Yourself
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of my conversation with Cyber Security Evangelist Eddie Doyle about how organizations can create a culture of cyber security that goes beyond j...
S04E06: Cybertalk Headlines
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From our friends at CyberTalk.org:How to prevent sneaky zero day attacks on fleets of smartphonesCISO’s Guide to Mobile SecurityHackers could crash ...
S04E05: This Is Not Training
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks with Cyber Security Evangelist Eddie Doyle about how organizations can create a culture of cyber security that goes beyond just the tec...
S04E04: CISO Headlines
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some recent CISO-focused headlines from our friends at CyberTalk:5 key traits of highly effective CISOs6 different types of CISOs and the environments...
S04E03: Not Affiliated With Us
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 TechTa...
S04E02: Cyber Talk Headlines
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 forma...
S04E01: Malware Rising
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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: https://community....
S03E21: It Starts With Data
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of my conversation with Adam Gray at Novacoast about what powers NovaSOC.
S03E20: The One Prince Charles Fancies
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
S03E19: The Things They're Missing
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of PhoneBoy's conversation with Adam Gray at Novacoast about Incident Response, Remote Access, and the challenges of doing cyber securit...
S03E18: Next Generation is So 1999
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of PhoneBoy's conversation with fellow Cyber Security Evangelist who hosts the CISO's Secrets podcast as well as the Talking Cloud ...
S03E17: Fun With Browser Extensions
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Secur...
S03E16: He's No Gilligan
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks with fellow Cyber Security Evangelist Grant Asplund, host of the CISO's Secrets podcast as well as the Talking Cloud podcast. Gran...
S03E15: Is it XDR or MDR?
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks with Check Point Product Manager Yoni Nave about Check Point's upcoming Extended Detection and Response (XDR) offering which will ...
S03E14: The Truth is in the Middle
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks with Product Manager Yoni Nave about the evolution from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to Extended Detection and Response (XDR)....
S03E13: What is EDR?
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks with Product Manager Yoni Nave to answer the question What is Endpoint Detection and Response?
S03E12: A Series of Failures
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In April of 2021, PhoneBoy talked with Tim Otis and Jon Niccolls of the Check Point Incident Response Team about Ransomware. Since then, things have g...
S03E11: Schrödinger's Patch
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks with Tim Otis and Jon Niccolls from the Check Point Incident Response Team about what the recent Solarwinds Suburst attack and Microsof...
S03E10: MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluation Part 2
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our conversation with Product Manager Yoni Nave about Check Point's participation in the recent MITRE Engenuity Enterprise Attack Evalu...
S03E09: MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluation Part 1
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Product Manager Yoni Nave about Check Point's participation in the recent MITRE Engenuity Enterprise Attack ...
S03E08: CloudMates, Toolbox, and TechTalks, Oh My!
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks with Shay Levin and Val Loukine about some recent community projects:CloudMates: Our new cloud-focused community on CheckMatesCheckMate...
S03E07: Maintain The Tie
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PhoneBoy talks with Eric Anderson at Atlantic Data Security about the psychology of always being on the defense in cyber security.
S03E06: The Value in Value Added Reseller
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What value does a value added reseller actually add? PhoneBoy talks with Eric Anderson at Atlantic Data Security about it.Also, if you missed all the ...
S03E05: PhoneBoy Talking Cloud with Grant Asplund
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The mics are turned around and PhoneBoy's the one being interviewed, this time by fellow Check Point Evangelist Grant Asplund for his Talking Clo...
S03E04: CPX 360 2021 Preview on Network Security and Infinity
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll hear from Gera Dorfman, Benny Shlesinger, Oded Gonda, and Itai Greenberg who will give you a preview of what we'll be...
S03E03: CPX 360 2021 Preview on Cloud and Endpoint Security
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will hear from Dr. Dorit Dor, TJ Gonen, and Neatsun Ziv who will give you a preview of what we'll be speaking about in more d...
S03E02: Is There a Talent Shortage in Cyber Security?
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there really a talent shortage in Cyber Security? PhoneBoy talks with Eric Anderson at Atlantic Data Security about the reality of the situation.
S03E01: Chief Security Advisor Dan Wiley on Cyber Threats in 2020
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our CheckMates Fest, Check Point's Chief Security Advisor Dan Wiley gave us an overview of what Incidence Response saw in 2020 in term...
S02E41: End of Season Two
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A brief reflection about CheckMates Go in 2020 and our upcoming CheckMates Fest on 6 January.