OPSEC Partner FAQs
Answers to Your Most Commonly Asked Questions
How can I request an evaluation copy of VPN-1?
You should be an OPSEC Alliance Partner before you can get an evaluation copy. Follow the procedures to join the OPSEC Alliance. Once your application to join the program has been accepted, evaluation software will be sent to you.
How can I renew the VPN-1 evaluation license?
Please contact your OPSEC Alliance Manager to renew your license.
How do I find out how to use a Bank Certificate Key, download Check Point products for integration testing, or add co-workers to my Partner Map account etc.?
Please refer to the Partner Resources Guide.
What does it cost to join the OPSEC Alliance?
There is no fee associated with joining OPSEC. Simply complete the on-line application and you will be contacted directly to discuss your integration plans.
Are there any fees associated with the program?
There is a nominal certification fee, and many of the co-marketing programs have fees associated with them. Typically, these are fees which leverage the volume discounts available to Check Point, passed on to our OPSEC partners.
What does Check Point gain from OPSEC?
By opening our architecture to third-party integrations, we're able to offer our end-users a true "best-of-breed" solution built on the most comprehensive security architecture available on the market today. The OPSEC framework is recognized worldwide as the standard for interoperability. By continuing to expand our partnerships, we continue to expand the breadth of interoperable solutions available to our end-users.
Can I begin taking part in your co-marketing programs today?
The co-marketing programs are an exclusive benefit to partners with OPSEC certified and "Secured by Check Point" solutions.
How long does certification take?
Product certification takes place after the partner product has been integrated into the OPSEC framework, and the met all the certification criteria posted at the About Certification page. Once begun, the certification process can take from 2 to 3 weeks per product. OPSEC partners can ensure the most efficient certification process by submitting only the most thoroughly QA'd product for certification, completing the submission reports in their entirety, and following all submission guidelines posted at the About Certification page.
Can we submit our product during our Beta cycle for OPSEC Certification?
OPSEC Certification can only be granted to shipping versions of any product. This prevents additional QA and certification cycles on both sides. If the product has not been released before, but has been fully QA'ed an exception can be made. Please contact your Alliance Manager.
What will be the next steps after certification?
When your integrated product is successfully OPSEC Certified, you are eligible for the numerous OPSEC Marketing Programs. You are also encouraged to issue a press release announcing the certification - you can contact your alliance manager to obtain a quote from a Check Point spokesperson. All OPSEC Certified solutions are promoted on opsec.com, contact your Alliance Manager to list your product upon certification.
How do I find out who my Alliance Manager is and or get added to the OPSEC newsletter distribution?