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CloudGuard Code Security is a blazing-fast language-agnostic scanner for detecting secrets, CVEs, and compliance violations in code and IaC with CI/CD hardening features, which seamlessly integrates into everything from the IDE to git and build machine.
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Overview
Check Point CloudGuard Code Security is a powerful language-agnostic code scanner able to: Detect hardcoded secrets, keys, and credentials in any programming language with dynamic detectors in repos and host file systems.
Detect and remove secrets from Jira and Confluence.
Identify compliance violations against industry standards and regulatory requirements, including various AWS frameworks for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) template configurations.
Seamlessly integrate with VS Code, GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, as well as CI/CD tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, AWS CodePipeline, and many more, with pre-receive hooks for blocking risky commits to periodic repo scans using git bots.
No reliance on cloud services, meaning your source code never leaves your environment.
Harden CI/CD pipelines and limit source code access to mitigate code exfiltration risks and unauthorized access. Designed for developers but built for the CISO organization, CloudGuard Code Security is a DevSecOps/Shift-Left solution that ensures code security does not hinder development speed or burden developers with building intricate scanner rules and quality gates while empowering security practitioners with full visibility and control over rules and posture. It achieves this with: Blazing fast scan speed: approximately 10 MB in half a second.
Detailed remediation playbooks, providing developers with solutions rather than problems.
Dashboards designed to facilitate cooperation between developers and security practitioners from the VP R&D/CISO level down to the software engineer/SOC expert.
2,800 out-of-the-box detectors, allowing security experts to enforce rules without requiring coding/DevOps skills. From identifying risky code (e.g., open ports, dated protocols, etc.) to detecting hard-coded keys and credentials and IaC violations of security farmwork, nothing escapes our detectors.
Seamless integration with Check Point CloudGuard ecosystem, extending code security to runtime (including secrets, malware, and CVE detection in containers, VMs, and serverless).
Highlights
- No More Secrets: Regardless of programming language. Detect secrets like API keys and passwords in any programming language spanning your entire development pipeline from the IDE to the build machine, as well as Jira and Confluence.
- Blazing Fast Performance: 10 MB of code in half a second. Scan 10 MB of code in about half a second with over 2800 active detectors out of the box, providing high-speed security without disrupting development workflows and without sending your code for scanning in the cloud.
- Compliance Enforcement: From ISO, to NIST, CIS, PCI, and more. Identify compliance with various AWS frameworks for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) template configurations, ensuring your cloud infrastructure meets industry standards and best practices before configurations reach your cloud.
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Customer reviews
reviewer2108088
Secure filtering and application control have protected web workloads and simplified deployment
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
I have found features like Cisco ASA and Firepower most valuable. Secure Firewall is a secure firewall with features like WAF and web applications. We have web filtering applications, secure features, and application controls among other features.
What is most valuable?
I have found features like Cisco ASA and Firepower most valuable. Secure Firewall is a secure firewall with features like WAF and web applications. We have web filtering applications, secure features, and application controls among other features. I am not using Cisco SecureX with Secure Firewall.
What needs improvement?
Currently, I have no suggestions for Cisco Secure Firewall. I am not working on the next-generation firewall of Cisco. As I already mentioned, I have no suggestions regarding the features and improvements. I am not working on Cisco firewall currently.
For how long have I used the solution?
Overall, I have been working with Cisco Secure Firewall for almost three to four years.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the technical support by Cisco a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
I think the implementation is easy. GUI-based implementation for firewalls is straightforward. Although the command line is a very simple process, next-generation firewalls now come with GUI-based interfaces.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In comparison to other vendors, the pricing is reasonable and affordable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I am currently using some Cisco products. I am currently using some switches of Cisco. I am working on the ASA series. I stopped working with Cisco Firewall more than one to two years ago. I am currently dealing mostly with other Cisco products. I am not dealing with Cisco Secure Access or Cisco Duo. I am working with different product vendors such as Check Point and Fortinet. I am working with Check Point Web Application Firewalls and using bundles with them. I am using some features such as WAF and UTP bundles with application controls, web filtering, email filtering, and DNS filtering and controls that are implemented with UTP enterprise bundles and other WAF applications. I have been dealing with Check Point for three to four years on different products. I am using other platforms and testing some things for the networks. I am also using some other products with them.
What other advice do I have?
I did not have new features or functionalities that I have used recently in Secure Firewall. Check Point WAF is used in my company and my customers are using it. I have seen measurable business and security outcomes since implementation of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). All vendors design firewalls with application filtering. As per current incident reporting, we implement and update our feature updates and security databases. These databases are updated regularly. Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) works fine for every product like Cisco, Check Point, Fortinet, and Palo Alto. I am currently not using Check Point WAF as a primary solution, just for a specific purpose. Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is working fine and reports, detects, and stops attacks such as IPS and detection. I would rate Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) a nine out of ten. The existing features are working fine, but new day-to-day attacks and issues arise in the environment globally, dealing with attacks such as phishing and DDoS attacks daily. Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) could improve by addressing the new day-to-day attacks and issues that arise in the environment and globally dealing with attacks. I have been satisfied with pricing, technical support, and performance. I am a customer of Check Point. I have been working in this field for several years. My overall review rating for this product is ten.
Babu K
Application security has reduced incidents and now needs UI fixes and shared exception rules
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
We have implemented Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) in our environment. We have been dealing with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) for three months. We are using Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) for our company only.
Currently, we are handling only the L7 part with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), and we are planning to expand to the APIs and rate-limiting capabilities. We are not handling the network part, as we are only taking care of the security part with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF).
We have a team of 15 people who handle Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) and other security aspects. We have only two administrators dedicated to Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF).
What is most valuable?
We have seen measurable business and security outcomes since implementation. We have observed reduced incidents with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF).
Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) has helped us reduce our false positives rate. Compared to other WAF solutions, Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is user-friendly and very visible. When we review incidents with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), it is clearly visible where the block occurred and it shows us detailed overview of the incident. In other products, I am not able to get the exact reason for the block, so I can identify where the block happened, and it is very user-friendly for me to add the policy or explicit policy there.
What needs improvement?
I face issues with the UI part of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), as it malfunctions sometimes. Sometimes I do not see the icons in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), and whenever I refresh the page, the icons remain invisible.
Additional features I have considered with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) include the ability to add an exception rule. Since we have multiple projects, I want to add an exception rule to all projects as a shared exception, but when adding it, I am unable to add it individually.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in this field for three years.
How are customer service and support?
When I raise any TAC ticket for Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), I am satisfied with their points and their support, as I am receiving immediate responses from the TAC. I can easily rate their support for Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) an eight out of ten.
An incident occurred regarding the Global Accelerator movement from CloudFront to Global Accelerator, and for that, it took one week to respond, which was delayed by five days.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We considered the F5 WAF, Edge, and Radware before finally choosing Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF).
How was the initial setup?
Compared to others, it was very easy for us to onboard Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) application.
What about the implementation team?
We received nice support from the OEM for Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), so they guided us, and we completed it within a week, onboarding one full project.
What other advice do I have?
The main reason why I chose Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is about the cost, and we have a Check Point firewall and we also use endpoint security and email security, so we wanted to choose this as a one-stop solution.
I do not have an idea regarding Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF)'s ability for preemptively blocking zero-day attacks and detecting hidden anomalies, as it has been only three months, so we are yet to explore things in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). Currently, we did not check the AI-driven threat detection and prevention capabilities in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). Are you referring to the Gen AI or the built-in part of the WAF?
Regarding the built-in AI-driven threat detection and prevention capabilities, I do not see any false positive detection based on the AI part in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), so everything we are receiving is accurate results only. Based on that learning part, when Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is in learning mode, the learning part is very helpful for us to filter those things, so after moving it to blocking, we are not receiving any false positive alerts or incidents. If I want to add an exception in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), I can either add it in the shared one or in a local one.
I have given this review an overall rating of 7.5 out of 10.
Nekkala Nagendra
Ai-driven cloud security has strengthened threat prevention and improved security posture
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
The main purpose is to have network security through machine learning, which can offer threat detection and intelligence for my endpoints, and I am looking for application security.
I am looking for an AI-based solution that can strengthen my cloud-native security, automate security, and better prevent threats.
I am looking for an AI-based solution and unified cloud-native security from the SaaS platform to improve my security posture.
What is most valuable?
Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is a SaaS platform that gives unified cloud-native security across my applications, workloads, and network, allowing me to automate security, prevent threats, ensure compliance, and manage my security posture well across all my cloud environments.
It conducts security scoring and risk scoring, which helps prioritize my security needs, and the advanced threat detection is also very fine, providing actionable information for my current security threats by collecting and analyzing data through threat actors and IOCs, offering tactical, technical, and operational features.
What needs improvement?
The false positive rate is a concern, but I could recommend improvements where false positives have to be minimized better.
This all depends on how the rules are customized and configured, and it can also improve with planning during the initial configuration, including threat intelligence and APIs, so it could enhance how it defends against attacks and prompts injections.
It can find the threat actors behind it, and I find that strategically and technically it is effective, although the AI-related features could improve, especially as global AI capabilities evolve, which are advancing more than what Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) provides compared to competitors.
There are no glitches; I believe improvement could be made primarily in API Gateway and API security, especially by enabling enhanced AI-related features for better fine-tuning.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have experience of two years with the product.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is definitely a highly scalable solution without any doubt.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support is very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Earlier, we had Microsoft Defender, which we replaced with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), and we are now ensuring that policy enforcement and threat protection are better.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment and initial setup are really straightforward; they provide enough documentation, videos, and deployment documents that are really helpful to complete it faster.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment is very good as it has increased my security posture and the operational efficiency of my engineers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is a little bit expensive, but the pricing model is acceptable, though a reduction would make it more competitive with leaders such as Palo Alto.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I purchased from a different source.
What other advice do I have?
The configurations are pretty easy, and it is plug-and-play, which gives me regular updates.
I would assess the solution as positive in this regard.
All the integrations are pretty easy through API connectivity, which I can recommend more, and it also helps with modern AI-based vulnerabilities to conduct token tests and improve detection.
I would rate this review a 9 out of 10.
Ejaz Ahmad
AI-driven protection has strengthened our API security and reduced successful web attacks
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
I am using Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). I am also using multiple FortiGate products. I am using the product for URL filtering, security, WAF, and VRF. Check Point WAF improves our ability to discover, monitor, and protect APIs.
What is most valuable?
I appreciate that Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is an enterprise-grade service and a very good product that we have used. It offers smart AI protection as well. Since implementing Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), I have seen measurable outcomes; it has mostly stopped attacks through bots and API integrations. I see Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) as a good product in blocking zero-day attacks and detecting anomalies. It helps us a lot because the AI engines evaluate behavior on a real-time basis, and it can detect threats without signatures based on historical data.
I believe AI-driven threat detection and prevention capabilities help in identifying, blocking, and responding to application threats more effectively. The AI helps in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) because it creates a targeted exclusion list based on its learning period. It can detect and stop or prevent threats based on context tuning and historical data.
What needs improvement?
For Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), the negative aspects include the very high price, complex licensing, and the need for specialized trained people to configure it, which is comparatively more complicated than other firewalls like Palo Alto and FortiGate. The two areas for improvement are the price and the complexity of configuration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I started using Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) approximately four to five years ago.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would give a score of nine for the stability of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF).
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I perceive scalability as limited due to challenges faced during DNS migration and HA mode.
How are customer service and support?
I find Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) support helpful, but it is not proficient. It is often reliant on the site engineer's involvement, and it does not match the support offered by leaders like Fortinet, who deploy their own trained personnel ready to help anytime.
How was the initial setup?
I find installation challenging, complex, and not easy, as it requires skilled professionals to configure the rules and threats, including AI configurations. The biggest challenge when deploying it is its architectural constraints, including limited synchronization during configuration, and there are many challenges involved in integration.
What other advice do I have?
I am mostly using firewall solutions. I am using a firewall with IT, OT, and enterprise-grade services. We deal with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) products. I am speaking about Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), Web Application Firewall. We are just a user of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). A context-based tooling helps more here because while the AI capabilities are learning, they could reduce the false positive rate. I have not integrated Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) with any other products.
Despite the complex nature and high price, I think the product is worth buying because it is effective. The configuration is complex, so it is not as easy as with other products. However, I believe it is worth the investment because the security is excellent. For security, Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is a leader without a doubt. Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is a very good, highly secure enterprise-level product, but it does have limitations, including the price and the need for trained personnel. I also encounter many errors during HA mode configuration, which can be tricky. I have a hybrid model for deployment. I would rate this review an eight overall.
SreejeshSoman
Cloud-native protection has secured our web workloads and simplifies autonomous threat defense
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
I typically use Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) for protecting cloud workspaces, which includes cloud applications and websites hosted on cloud platforms, especially Amazon or Azure. My customers are using Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) as a standalone product in the cloud, not in conjunction with any other Check Point products.
What is most valuable?
Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is especially valuable because of its cloud-native architecture and AI autonomous protection capabilities. It does not require extensive administrative skills or experience to operate. Within minutes of redirection, the platform can be up and running, which is one of the key benefits of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF).
Traditional WAF solutions require rule tuning with manual updates, but Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) includes a self-learning tool that suggests changes automatically. This significantly reduces the need for manual interruption and administrative effort.
Stability is one of the unique features of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). I do not have any concerns regarding hardware or security stability, with a reliability rating of 99.9%.
What needs improvement?
Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) needs to offer more competitive pricing. There are many other cloud WAF products available, and when comparing costs, other vendors have a significant cost advantage.
Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) pricing is not as competitive as other original equipment manufacturers like Cloudflare or Array WAF. I feel the pricing is on the higher side compared to these alternatives.
Application Delivery Controller (ADC) features are limited in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). While we can integrate with ADC, not all inputs from the forest can be uploaded to Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), which is a practical issue we have encountered in customer use cases.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately one and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability is one of the unique features of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). I do not have any concerns regarding hardware or security stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
On a cloud platform, I do not foresee any scalability limitations. Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) has explicitly expandable features, so I do not forecast any constraints.
How are customer service and support?
I am satisfied with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) customer support. They have a dedicated Tactics and Operations Center (TAC) team with service level agreements in place. We typically receive business hours or 24/7 support depending on our license level.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not deployed Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) on-premises because their capital expenditure cost is significantly higher than other brands. I have not had the opportunity to deploy an on-premises solution from Check Point.
How was the initial setup?
The biggest advantage of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is that it is a cloud-native platform. Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is competitive with other original equipment manufacturers. I am not mentioning low-range products, but when compared with offerings from Cloudflare or Array WAF, I feel Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) pricing is on the higher side.
What about the implementation team?
Application Delivery Controller (ADC) features are limited in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). We can integrate with ADC, but not all inputs from the forest can be uploaded to Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). This is a practical issue we have encountered in customer use cases.
What was our ROI?
From my experience and client experience, Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is a good product for cost of ownership and return on investment.
Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) offers a subscription-based, pay-as-you-use model with monthly or yearly subscription options. This subscription model helps customers manage their costs as an operational expenditure rather than a capital expenditure.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
All original equipment manufacturers mention zero-day attacks and the exploitation of previously unknown vulnerabilities, and Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) also includes this feature. As a tool, it is good, but I did not observe any extraordinary service from Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) regarding zero-day attack protection. It is a good feature, but I did not find particularly unique characteristics.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Application Delivery Controller (ADC) features are limited in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). We can integrate with ADC, but not all inputs from the forest can be uploaded to Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). This is a practical issue we have encountered in customer use cases.
Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) does have higher ratings in some areas.
What other advice do I have?
Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is a good product for total cost of ownership and return on investment. From my experience and client experience, Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) offers a subscription-based, pay-as-you-use model with monthly or yearly subscription options. This subscription model helps customers manage their costs as an operational expenditure rather than a capital expenditure. I would rate this product overall as a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)