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Firewall Purchases Stalled by Rising Costs: Introducing Subscription Model

Firewall Purchases Stalled by Rising Costs: Introducing Subscription Model

First seen 27 Oct 2026, 01:26 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 27, 2026 at 08:42 UTC
  • •Rising interest rates are delaying firewall purchases for many organizations.
  • •Check Point's Firewall-as-a-Subscription offers a flexible payment model without upfront costs.
  • •The service includes advanced AI capabilities and professional migration support.

Check Point's new Firewall-as-a-Subscription service addresses delays in firewall purchases due to rising borrowing costs and stagnant security budgets. Many organizations face challenges in securing capital for hardware upgrades, with 55% of CISOs reporting flat or reduced budgets. The subscription model allows customers to access advanced AI security without upfront costs, paying monthly or annually instead. This model is designed to alleviate the pressure of capital expenditures, enabling organizations to secure their networks without waiting for budget approvals. The service includes features like AI Network Firewall capabilities, live updates, and professional policy migration assistance. As security threats evolve rapidly, this approach aims to help organizations maintain robust defenses without financial strain.

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2026-10-26
Launch of Firewall-as-a-Subscription
Check Point introduced a subscription model to help organizations upgrade their firewalls without upfront costs, addressing budget constraints.
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How does Firewall-as-a-Subscription work?
It allows organizations to pay for firewall services monthly or annually, avoiding large upfront costs.
What features are included in the subscription?
The subscription includes AI threat prevention, live updates, and professional policy migration services.
Who is affected by the budget constraints?
Many organizations, especially those with flat or reduced security budgets, are impacted by rising costs.