Network security vendors sold about $301.6 million in appliances through the channel in the second quarter, down from $309.6 million in the same period a year ago, according to The NPD Group.

Also, you might like to see at a glance whether the security status of all Wi-Fi appliances in your home is properly maintained, and whether any information is leaking without your knowledge.

With the acquisition, Check Point said it plans to develop, manufacture and support an extended security appliance portfolio, although it did not provide specific details. The companies have ...