Check Point Early Availability (EA) Programs

ProductSecurity Gateways, Security Management
VersionR82, R82.10, R82.20
Last Modified2026-07-19

Solution

**Introduction  Discover the Future of Check Point Products: Join our Early Availability (EA) Program to experience the latest Check Point products and features before they hit the market. By participating, you can influence and shape the future of Check Point’s cybersecurity solutions. Gain hands-on experience and training with new features, and enjoy exclusive pre-release access to upcoming products. To stay updated on upcoming EA program versions and new registration openings:

1. Click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of this page.
2. Go to https://support.checkpoint.com, navigate to General Information → My Subscriptions, and make sure the My Subscriptions toggle is set to On.

Ongoing EA Programs

• R82.20 Private EA Program - Production environments only

  Description:
  Check Point's R82.20 release brings AI-era protection to on-prem and cloud firewalls, adding market-unique LLM and public AI tool security enforced directly at the firewall. For existing customers, R82.20 also delivers major simplification improvements that reduce operational effort across upgrades, advanced configuration, remote-access VPN management, and SIEM log handling. The release further adds FedRAMP-authorized threat prevention, IPv6 support, and multiple efficiency improvements.

  Managed by: EA
  Target Customers: Production environments
  Pre-requirements: Live traffic, Real users, Managed and monitored environment with regular administrative operations (daily/weekly)
  For more information on the new content and features in R82.20, see the R82.20 Release Notes.
  To participate in the R82.20 EA program, complete the Enrollment Survey.

• R82.20 Public EA Program - Lab and sandbox environments only

  Description:
  Check Point's R82.20 release brings AI-era protection to on-prem and cloud firewalls, adding market-unique LLM and public AI tool security enforced directly at the firewall. For existing customers, R82.20 also delivers major simplification improvements that reduce operational effort across upgrades, advanced configuration, remote-access VPN management, and SIEM log handling. The release further adds FedRAMP-authorized threat prevention, IPv6 support, and multiple efficiency improvements.

  Managed by: EA
  Target Customers: Lab and sandbox environments Only
  For more information on the new content and features in R82.20, see the R82.20 Release Notes.
  Click here to participate in the R82.20 Public EA program

• Threat Prevention Policy Insights with External Risk Management (ERM)

  Description:
  Threat Prevention Policy Insights simplifies the management of the Threat Prevention policy and profiles by providing administrators with actionable, environment-specific insights. As part of Threat Prevention policy insight, there is a new insight type -  External Risk Management (ERM) - Virtual Patching delivers enhanced visibility into exploitable vulnerabilities on your external attack surface. ERM correlates these vulnerabilities with existing Quantum IPS protections-highlighting relevant protections that are already available, especially those currently turned off-enabling effective virtual patching without requiring system-level changes. This applies to externally exposed services or servers located behind Check Point Gateways and provides clear insights into your current security posture, along with fast remediation options.

  Managed by: R&D
  Version: R82.10 and above
  Target Customers: Production
  Pre-Requirements: Threat Prevention Policy Insights requires an appropriate Check Point license. For detailed licensing information, contact Account Services.

• Early Access program for SD‑WAN management from Smart-1

  Description:
  With R82.20  SD WAN management is now built directly into Smart 1. No extra management console, No fragmentation, Just one place to control everything. The security and SD WAN policies - together. A simpler, cleaner operational experience. Achieving full on premise control - with no dependency on the public cloud.

  Managed by: R&D
  Version: R82.20 for SD-WAN EA
  Target Customers: Check Point customers or partners
  Pre-Requirements: At least 2 firewalls, dual ISP preferred

• Automatic Client Update

  Description: This new feature allows Endpoint Security clients to update automatically as soon as updates are available, ensuring they always have the latest protection and improvements. The design of the feature allows admins to enable or disable the feature on some or all device groups in their organization at any time.

  Managed by: R&D
  Version: E89.21 and above
  Target Customers: Production
  Pre-Requirements: Installation of an Endpoint Security Device capable to auto-upgrade

• SaaS DLP & Malware Protection via API

  Description: SaaS DLP and Malware Protection via API is an integral part of Check Point CASB. It enables agentless inspection of SaaS data at rest, providing visibility, data classification, DLP enforcement, and malware protection using native SaaS APIs. The solution integrates seamlessly with CASB risk, compliance, and posture management workflows, allowing continuous protection without inline traffic impact.

  Managed by: R&D
  Target Customers: Security teams looking to make sure their data is always secure
  Pre-Requirements: None

• Client Side Protection

  Description:
  Early Access to CloudGuard WAF Client-Side Protection, enabling visibility and control over any Scripts and Iframes to detect and prevent client-side attacks (e.g., Magecart), Supports PCI DSS client-side security requirements through monitoring, detection, and policy enforcement.

  Managed by: R&D
  Target Customers:

  • Customers subject to PCI DSS requirements
  • E-commerce or payment-handling web applications
  • Customers concerned about third-party JavaScript and supply-chain risk
  • Existing CloudGuard WAF customers interested in early adoption
    Pre-Requirements: CloudGuard WAF deployed and actively protecting the application

• Security Events - AI log search

  Description:
  Ask free-text questions about your security events to gain deeper insights into how your organization is protected by Check Point products.

  Managed by: R&D
  Target Customers: Services supported in Infinity Portal (SaaS), Harmony, Smart-1 Cloud, SD-WAN.
  Pre-Requirements: EU or US regions only.

• Forwarding to SIEM using CEF / LEEF

  Description:
  Easily export security logs from your SaaS products in the Infinity Portal to your SIEM system using industry-standard formats like CEF and LEEF. This new capability helps you streamline log management, enhance visibility, and improve threat detection by integrating with your existing security infrastructure

  Managed by: R&D
  Target Customers: Services supported in Infinity Portal (SaaS), Harmony, Smart-1 Cloud, SD-WAN.
  Pre-Requirements: EU or US regions only, support import to SIEM by push.

Upcoming EA Programs

• More EA Programs coming soon

Private EA Programs - Benefits & Participation Criteria

Benefits of Joining the Private EA Programs(relevant for programs managed by 'EA Group' only):

• Early access to upcoming releases and features
• Ability to influence and shape the upcoming cyber security products
• Direct collaboration with R&D owners and experts
• Optional on-site engineer support throughout the process at no additional cost
• Advanced personal training on upcoming releases and features
• Dedicated Support Engineer by the EA team
• 24/7 Technical support provided from the EA team with Check Point TAC as a backup
• Full evaluation license during the EA period
• Migration from the EA to the GA version when it becomes available
  Who Can Join the Private EA Programs(relevant for programs managed by 'EA Group' only):
• Check Point customers or partners
• Production environment
  • Live traffic
  • Real users

Private EA Programs - Onboarding and Support Process

Initial Engagement:

• Introductory meeting to align expectations and gain insight into your operational environment.
• Signing a mutual NDA.
• Database collection and simulation to ensure product compatibility and identify potential issues before deployment.

Installation Procedure:

• A dedicated EA engineer assigned, with the option of an on-site visit or remote support (3–5 days).
• Full guidance and assistance throughout the EA installation/upgrade process.
• In-depth training on new features and collection of feedback.

Support:

• Ongoing support from our EA technical engineers, including direct collaboration with relevant R&D teams.
• Service Requests can be opened through the Check Point Support Center.

Migration to GA:

• Comprehensive assistance in transitioning from the EA version to the GA version once it becomes available.

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