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Check Point WAF as a Service is an AI-driven, fully managed web application firewall that provides advanced security for applications and APIs. It delivers real-time protection against zero-day threats, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, DDoS attacks, and more, ensuring high availability, AWS security compliance, and uninterrupted service.
Check Point WAFaaS integrates seamlessly with AWS services, including Amazon Route 53, AWS WAF, AWS Shield, AWS API Gateway, Amazon CloudFront, and AWS Lambda, enabling automated threat prevention with minimal operational overhead.
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Overview
Check Point WAF as a Service (WAFaaS) for AWS simplifies web application security by eliminating the complexity of traditional WAF solutions. Easily deployable via AWS Marketplace, it provides automated API discovery, schema validation, and real-time security updates to minimize misconfigurations and unauthorized data exposure.
Designed for cloud-native agility, Check Point WAFaaS integrates directly with AWS CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) frameworks such as AWS CloudFormation and Terraform. This allows security teams to embed protection into their AWS development workflows without slowing down innovation. It prevents cyber threats, including zero-day attacks, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, bot-driven exploits, and large-scale DDoS attacks, ensuring uninterrupted service availability and security compliance.
Check Point WAFaaS delivers a non-agent WAF that can be deployed in less than 15 minutes. Traffic is effortlessly routed through Check Point servers, which automatically issue SSL certificates. Upon redirection, any HTTP requests are intercepted for inspection and forwarded to the application only after validating their security.
Check Point WAFaaS is available in premium and advanced packages (Advanced package does not include API Discovery and Zero-day file security).
ADVANCED PACKAGE: The Advanced package provides core protection features, including:
- AI-based zero-day prevention: Detects and blocks unknown threats before they exploit vulnerabilities.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Shields against OWASP Top 10 attacks with over 2,800 Web CVEs.
- AI-driven contextual analysis: Ensures precise threat detection with minimal false positives.
- Advanced DDoS mitigation: Protects applications from overload attacks while keeping services accessible.
- Rate limiting: Controls traffic flow based on IP address and XFF (limited to 5 rules).
- Bot prevention: Detects and blocks automated threats.
- Snort 3.0 signature enforcement: Provides deep packet inspection for enhanced security.
- Includes 3 months of full logs retention (based on the fair usage policy).
PREMIUM PACKAGE: The Premium package includes all Advanced Package features and adds:
- Real-time API discovery & governance: Monitors API traffic for sensitive data exposure and compliance.
- Auto-generated Swagger schema validation: Ensures API security by enforcing structure and access controls.
- Unlimited rate limiting: Expands traffic control beyond IP-based limits, including JWT, cookies, and headers.
- Zero-day file security: Blocks malicious uploads and emerging threats.
- Includes 6 months of full logs retention (based on the fair usage policy).
Highlights
- ZERO-DAY PREVENTION: Check Point WAFaaS has demonstrated prevention of zero-day exploits across a wide spectrum of security events, including log4shell, text4shell, and MOVEit, all in real-time.
- DEPLOYED WITHIN MINUTES: Check Point WAFaaS delivers a non-agent Web application Firewall, deployable within minutes. Only a one-time DNS configuration is necessary for CloudGuard to start routing traffic securely to applications in the cloud.
- PREVENT DDoS AND AUTOMATED ATTACKS: Check Point WAFaaS provides real-time detection and automatic mitigation protection against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and bot-driven assaults.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/month |
|---|---|---|
SaaS Premium - Up to 10M Req / Month | Check Point WAF as a Service Premium | $1,800.00 |
SaaS Premium - Up to 20M Req / Month | Check Point WAF as a Service Premium | $2,240.00 |
SaaS Premium - Up to 30M Req / Month | Check Point WAF as a Service Premium | $2,680.00 |
SaaS Premium - Up to 40 Req / Month | Check Point WAF as a Service Premium | $3,120.00 |
SaaS Advanced - Up to 10M Req / Month | Check Point WAF as a Service Advanced | $1,500.00 |
SaaS Advanced - Up to 20M Req / Month | Check Point WAF as a Service Advanced | $1,880.00 |
SaaS Advanced - Up to 30M Req / Month | Check Point WAF as a Service Advanced | $2,260.00 |
SaaS Advanced - Up to 40M Req / Month | Check Point WAF as a Service Advanced | $2,640.00 |
Additional pricing options: Custom sizing Req / Month | Check Point WAF as a Service: Custom Sizing | $100,000.00 |
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Customer reviews
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.
Ashith S.
Strong Web Traffic Visibility, But a Steep Learning Curve
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like most about Check Point WAF is its clear visibility into web traffic and blocked requests. It makes it easy to identify suspicious activity and fine-tune security policies. Once configured, it provides reliable protection with minimal day-to-day effort.
What do you dislike about the product?
The biggest drawback is the learning curve, especially for first-time users. The interface can feel crowded, and fine-tuning policiesThe initial setup and policy tuning can be time-consuming, especially if you're new to WAFs. The interface isn't always intuitive, and some configuration options require extra effort to understand. takes time to avoid false positives. Some configuration tasks could also be more intuitive.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point WAF helps protect our web applications from common attacks while reducing the need for constant manual monitoring. It gives us better visibility into suspicious traffic, allowing us to respond faster and manage security more efficiently.
Samiksha C.
Complex Setup, but Strong Security Features
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I feel Check Point WAF is very basic but it does its job well in protecting the organization. It definitely helps when an employee is clicking on a suspicious link, like, preventing phishing attacks. I appreciate that it logs everything so that the SOC team stays aware. The feature I love the most is the firewall policy management and log monitoring via the smart console. I regularly work on analyzing the logs to investigate issues and validate security alerts. I also use the threat prevention features like IPS and antivirus to understand patterns and tune rules.
What do you dislike about the product?
I feel the setup is very complex and quite lengthy. It also has a high cost, and the performance impact is a bit lagging. It increases latency, reduces throughput, and needs proper sizing and tuning. I request the Check Point team to hopefully make the process easier.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Check Point WAF to protect my organization, detecting endpoint activities and preventing security breaches. It logs everything, keeping our SOC team aware of potential phishing threats and ensuring we don't visit suspicious links.
UTSAV A.
Intuitive and Secure Firewall Solution
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I find Check Point WAF very easy to use. Even if someone is new to firewall stuff, they can handle it effectively with some guidance on using its GUI. The setup is also quite straightforward; you can set it up in five to ten minutes using the GUI interface, which is quite comfortable for first-timers.
What do you dislike about the product?
As of now, I've used many firewalls, and while Check Point WAF's interface is good, I feel it could be improved a little bit. Compared to Fortinet, their GUI interface is slightly better than Check Point's. That's pretty much the only thing I would say needs improvement, although Check Point does have very good features compared to Palo Alto and ForteGate.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Check Point WAF to secure our environment from vulnerabilities, performing URL and application-level filtering effectively.
Milan D.
Solid WAF Protection With a Learning Curve
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best is the contextual AI engine that detects threats without relying on constant signature updates. It dramatically cut down our false positives compared to our previous signature-based WAF, which means less time spent tuning rules and chasing noise. Deployment across our cloud environments was straightforward, and the automatic learning of application behavior means new apps get protected without a ton of manual configuration. The unified management through the Infinity portal is also a big plus for us since we can see everything in one place.
What do you dislike about the product?
The initial setup and configuration felt more complex than expected, and the learning curve for tuning rules to reduce false positives was steep. Documentation could be more thorough in places, and support response times occasionally lagged when we ran into urgent issues. Pricing also feels on the higher side compared to some alternatives, especially as you scale traffic. Better dashboards and more intuitive policy management would go a long way
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use Check Point WAF to protect our web applications and APIs from common threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and bot traffic. Before adopting it, we struggled with manually managing security rules and staying ahead of emerging attacks. It's given us more consistent protection across our cloud environments and reduced the time our team spends triaging alerts. The automated threat detection lets us focus on other priorities while staying confident our applications are covered.