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Check Point WatchTower on Windows Pc

Developed By: Check Point Software Technologies LTD

License: Free

Rating: 4,4/5 - 56 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.1.0
Size 27.5 MB
Release Date May 05, 24
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (12)]

Description from Developer:
Enhance your Check Point network security with the ability to monitor your network and quickly mitigate security threats on the go with your mobile phone.

If you are using the Che... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Check Point WatchTower and install on Windows PC. Check Point WatchTower is free Productivity app, developed by Check Point Software Technologies LTD. Latest version of Check Point WatchTower is 3.1.0, was released on 2024-05-05 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of Check Point WatchTower is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 56 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 42 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Check Point WatchTower on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Check Point WatchTower on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Check Point WatchTower on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Check Point WatchTower using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Check Point WatchTower" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Check Point WatchTower on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Check Point WatchTower" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Enhance your Check Point network security with the ability to monitor your network and quickly mitigate security threats on the go with your mobile phone.

If you are using the Check Point 700, 900, 1400 or 1500 series gateways, then you should download the Check Point WatchTower app to manage your network security on the go using your mobile phone. The intuitive app provides real-time monitoring of network events, alerts you when your network is at risk, enables you to quickly block security threats, and configure the security policy for multiple gateways.

Main features include:
- Network Security snapshot - view the devices connected to your network and any potential security threats.
- Security alerts- get real-time notification of malicious attacks or unauthorized device connections.
- On-the-spot threat mitigation – quickly block malware-infected devices and view infection details for further investigation.
- Security policy configuration – remote management of your security policy via web UI.
- Customized push notifications - set top-priority security events.
- Prioritized event notifications –view all events or by category, drill down for more information.
- Simple management of multiple gateways - configure the security settings for multiple gateways.
- Network statistic reports and charts - gain insights on network usage patterns.

Supported Check Point gateway models: 700, 900, 1400, 1500

IMPORTANT: Only R77.20.86 gateway firmware and higher is supported.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.