Introduction to Spark Management
Introduction to Spark Management
Welcome to Check Point's Spark Management application.
With Spark Management, you can:
- Configure Security Policies: Set up and apply various security policies across multiple Spark Firewallgateways from a centralized location.
- Manage VPN Connections: Oversee and configure VPN connections for different Spark Firewallgateways centrally.
- Generate Reports: Produce network and security reports at scheduled intervals, incorporating data from all active Software Blades.
- Search Logs: Efficiently search through logs for both the Spark Management Portal and individual Spark Firewallgateways.
Licensing
- No additional license is required for Spark Management - it is included in the existing Spark Firewallgateway license.
- If a Spark Firewall Appliance does not have a valid service contract, cloud-related features and capabilities are unavailable. In this state, the appliance displays invalid status messages (for example, "No service,” “License expired,” “Contract expired,” “No contract,” or “No License”). To restore these capabilities, associate the Appliance with a valid service contract.
Compatibility
Supports these Spark Firewall appliance models without any restrictions:
| Model Series | Firmware | SK Article |
|---|---|---|
| 2500 Series: - 2530 - 2550 - 2560 - 2570 - 2580 |
R82.00.00 and higher | sk183407 |
| 2000 | R81.10.10 and higher | sk179615 |
| 1900 | R81.10.10 and higher | sk179615 |
| 1800 | R80.20.00 and higher | sk165734 |
| 1600 | R80.20.00 and higher | sk165734 |
| 1595R | R81.10.08 and higher | sk181492 |
| 1575R | R81.10.10 and higher | sk182056 |
| 1570R | - R81.10.05 and higher - R80.20.10 and higher |
sk166654 |
| - 1595 Pro - 1590 - 1575 Pro - 1570 - 1555 Pro - 1550 - 1535 Pro - 1530 |
R80.20.00 and higher | sk165734 |
Spark Management Web Interface
| View | Description |
|---|---|
| Overview | This page shows the status for: - Connected Spark FirewallGateways - Disconnected Spark FirewallGateways - Attacks timeline - Top Spark FirewallGateways by plan - Top Spark FirewallGateways by firmware - Security events See Dashboards Page. |
| Gateways | On this page, you can: - View Configured Objects See the configured Spark FirewallGateway objects - Add, Edit, and Delete Objects Change gateway objects as needed See Gateways. |
| Plans | On this page, you can: - View Configured Plans See a list of all configured plans. - Add, edit, and delete Plans Manage plans by adding new ones, editing existing ones, or removing those no longer needed. See Plans. |
| Logs & Events | On this page, you can view various logs and events from the connected Spark FirewallGateways. See Working with Logs and Events. |
| Community | On this page, you can: - View Configured VPN Communities See the list of all configured VPN communities. - Add New VPN Communities Create and configure new VPN communities. - Edit Existing VPN Communities Modify the settings of existing VPN communities. - Delete VPN Communities Remove VPN communities that are no longer needed. |
| Settings | On this page, you can: |
- Upload Firmware Images
Add firmware images to the repository.
- Configure Notifications
Set up notification preferences for your Spark Management account.
- Schedule Cyber Reports
Define the schedule for generating cyber security reports for your Spark Management account.
- Manage User Roles
Configure user roles and permission in your Spark Management account.
| Note - There are no users with permissions lower than Read-Only. Every user can view all data and settings. |
Upload CA Certificates
Upload Certificate Authority (CA) certificates to your Spark Management account.
- Configure Dynamic DNS
Set up Dynamic DNS for your Spark Management account.
- Set Time Zone
Configure the time zone setting for your Spark Management account.
For more information, see the Check Point Portal Administration Guide.
12 July 2026