HTTPS Inspection is a critical security technology for corporate environments. In this article, I will explain how HTTPS Inspection works and why it’s important for protecting company networks.
Without HTTPS Inspection, up to 80% of internet traffic is invisible to security systems since it’s encrypted.
What is HTTPS Inspection?
HTTPS Inspection (also SSL/TLS Inspection) allows the firewall to decrypt, analyze, and re-encrypt HTTPS traffic. This process reveals malware, data exfiltration, and other threats hidden in encrypted communication.
More about SSL Inspection in Check Point documentation.
How Does HTTPS Inspection Work?
- Client initiates HTTPS connection
- Firewall becomes “man-in-the-middle”
- Firewall creates its own certificate for the domain
- Traffic is decrypted, analyzed, and re-encrypted
Security Benefits
- Malware detection in encrypted traffic
- Data leakage prevention
- URL filtering for HTTPS
- Compliance monitoring
Summary
HTTPS Inspection is essential for modern corporate security.
More guides on Check Point configuration in our section.
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