Helps protect against multiple attack types with seamless integration and strong threat prevention
What is our primary use case?
Our main use case for Check Point CloudGuard WAF is that we have been reselling this product for three years, and we have experienced that this CloudGuard WAF protects from zero-day attacks, boot attacks, and other OWASP top 10 attacks.
Before deploying Check Point CloudGuard WAF, we faced several vulnerabilities such as SQL injections. We encountered different vulnerabilities, but after implementing this product, we have reduced these attacks.
We are a reseller of Check Point.
What is most valuable?
The best features that Check Point CloudGuard WAF offers are its easy integration with other products and its good threat prevention features. Since it is default in a device, it protects us from zero-day attacks, and first learns traffic before allowing it into our network. It protects us from botnet attacks and many vulnerabilities are discarded by these deployments.
The integration process went smoothly for us as it easily integrated with our existing products, and it reduced approximately 90% of attacks after deployment.
Check Point CloudGuard WAF also has a comprehensive reporting feature and a well-designed dashboard.
Check Point CloudGuard WAF has impacted our organization positively, as after deploying this product it reduces the time to analyze attacks and protects from several attacks, enhancing our security posture.
We are now saving approximately four hours per day on analyzing attacks.
What needs improvement?
There are improvements that can be made regarding pricing since it has a high initial cost. If they could reduce that, it would be beneficial. Additionally, it has a complex initial configuration. Reducing such complexities would make it even better to have.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Check Point CloudGuard WAF for three years now. It is a good product.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Check Point CloudGuard WAF is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It handles increasing traffic easily because we can extend our demands based on our needs.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support service is good based on the support we purchased, as they are available 24/7.
How would you rate customer service and support?
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup with Check Point CloudGuard WAF is complex.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment since deploying Check Point CloudGuard WAF. We have saved money by protecting our environment from new vulnerabilities and preventing theft by cybercriminals. It has saved our money and time investigating vulnerabilities and zero-day attacks. It has great potential and provides an excellent security profile to our environment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The initial cost of Check Point CloudGuard WAF is high.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have evaluated other WAF providers such as F5 and others, but we chose Check Point CloudGuard WAF according to its performance. It is a good device.
What other advice do I have?
I suggest to others that if you have web-based applications or HTTPS traffic, you must use Check Point CloudGuard WAF to protect your service. On a scale of 1-10, I rate this solution a 9.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Check Point CloudGuard WAF
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Check Point CloudGuard WAF is that it gives solid protection for our web applications without being hard to use. It automatically detects and blocks threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other attacks, so we don’t have to worry about constant monitoring. It also keeps everything running smoothly without slowing things down. The setup is straightforward, and the dashboard makes it easy to see what’s happening.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some advanced settings can be a bit complex at first, but it works well once set up.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point CloudGuard WAF helps protect our web applications from common threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and bot attacks. It blocks harmful traffic before it reaches our systems, which keeps our apps safe and running smoothly. This saves us time, reduces the risk of downtime, and gives us peace of mind knowing our web services are protected without needing constant manual monitoring.
Presales Engineer
What do you like best about the product?
Check Point CloudGuard WAF is great because it uses smart AI to stop new and advanced threats automatically. It’s fully managed, so you don’t have to worry about updates or tuning—Check Point handles everything. It works perfectly with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, scaling up as your traffic grows. It protects against all kinds of attacks, including bots, DDoS, and hacked APIs, all in one place. Plus, it’s easy to control with a single dashboard, making security simple and hassle-free
What do you dislike about the product?
Check Point CloudGuard WAF can be pricey, especially for smaller teams. Setting it up isn't always quick—it might take some time to get everything working smoothly. While it's good at blocking threats, tweaking advanced rules isn't as flexible as some other tools. Since Check Point manages updates, you can't always make changes on your own schedule. Occasionally, it might slow down your apps a tiny bit when inspecting traffic deeply. Still powerful, but worth considering these trade-offs
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point CloudGuard WAF solves three big headaches for me. First, it acts like a smart shield that automatically blocks hackers trying to break into my websites or APIs - stopping stuff like SQL injections, credential stuffing, and sneaky bot attacks. Second, it saves me tons of time because Check Point handles all the security updates and rule changes behind the scenes. Third, it keeps my cloud apps safe without slowing them down, growing automatically as my traffic increases. The best part? I get strong protection without needing to be a security expert, and I can see everything that's happening through one simple dashboard. It's like having a 24/7 security guard that never sleeps and learns new tricks to catch threats.
Effective and User-Friendly Web Application Firewall
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Check Point CloudGuard WAF is its strong integration with cloud-native environments. It works seamlessly with our AWS deployment, and the automated protections help us stay ahead of evolving threats without constant manual tuning. The UI is intuitive, which makes managing policies and viewing logs much easier, even for team members who aren't deep into security. I also appreciate how responsive the threat intelligence updates are—there's a clear sense that we're being protected with real-time data. Overall, it gives us peace of mind knowing our web applications are secure without creating unnecessary complexity.
What do you dislike about the product?
While Check Point CloudGuard WAF is a solid solution overall, there are a few areas that could be improved. Occasionally, the initial configuration can be a bit time-consuming, especially for more complex environments. Also, while the documentation is helpful, some sections could benefit from a bit more clarity or real-world examples. That said, once everything is set up, the platform runs smoothly and delivers reliable protection.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point CloudGuard WAF helps us protect our web applications from common threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and bot attacks. It’s particularly valuable in our cloud environment, where scalability and automation are key. By automatically adapting to new threats and integrating smoothly with our DevOps workflows, it reduces the need for manual intervention and speeds up our response time. This not only strengthens our security posture but also frees up our team to focus on other priorities without worrying about constant monitoring or complex rule updates.
WAF for Daily Life
What do you like best about the product?
facilitates administration and is very intuitive
What do you dislike about the product?
how easy it is to handle it, plus the interface is very easy to learn quickly
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Application protection
Check Point CloudGuard WAF: Essential Shield for Web Applications
What do you like best about the product?
1. Offers robust protection against a wide range of web application attacks, including SQL injection and cross-site scripting
2. Simplifies the setup process with user-friendly interfaces and quick configuration options
3. Provide real-time visibility into web traffic and security incidents, enabling proactive threat detection
What do you dislike about the product?
1. Higher cost for a small business organization
2. Users might encounter false positives that can disrupt legitimate traffic
3. The extensive features may lead to a steep learning curve for new users, impacting initial adoption
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point CloudGuard WAF addresses several critical problems:
1. Protect against a variety of common threats
2. Helps safeguard sensitive data transmitted over web applications, reducing the risk of data breaches
3. Provides detailed insights into web traffic and security incidents
An interesting proposition in a sea of competitor
What do you like best about the product?
The interface is easy to understand. When I compare to the competition with overly complex menu and nested option. It’s a bref of fresh air. It’s also cohesive with the rest of checkpoint’s offering
What do you dislike about the product?
With more comprehensive approach I feel that’s it’s missing a few features. Such as a zero trust feature for clients which the competitors offers.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Peace of mind for any Saas product I have in the cloud and my azure subscription
Development cycle has streamlined with enhanced collaboration and automation while cost estimation remains challenging
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use
Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as project management and tracking bugs.
What is most valuable?
It has definitely streamlined our development cycle. The integration with other Microsoft products, especially Visual Studio, is seamless. The automation capabilities have saved us a lot of time and reduced manual errors. We are also using the Boards feature to manage sprints and track progress, which has improved team collaboration significantly.
What needs improvement?
The pricing can be a bit complex to understand initially. It can be challenging to estimate costs, especially when scaling our usage. Also, while the documentation is comprehensive, it can be difficult to navigate at times.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing can be a bit complex to understand initially. It can be challenging to estimate costs, especially when scaling our usage.
What other advice do I have?
Azure DevOps is a comprehensive platform that streamlines our development workflow and enhances team collaboration, though the pricing structure could be simplified.
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?
Other
AI-Powered Protection WAF for Web and API
What do you like best about the product?
CheckPoint Cloud Guard is an intuitive feature packed firewall providing our clients with the best web protection in this dynamic technological sector.
I like that is Ai powered, has feature rich management Web UI which is easy to navigate.
What do you dislike about the product?
Initial setup is a bit complex but once done all is good.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Looking at protection against web app attacks.
Predictive analytics optimize resource allocation and save time while user interface challenges new users
What is our primary use case?
I am a systems administrator currently using
Check Point CloudGuard WAF.
What is most valuable?
Check Point CloudGuard WAF offers comprehensive monitoring and alerting for my entire VMware virtual environment. It allows me to get a clear picture of resource utilization, performance bottlenecks, and potential issues before they impact my business. The predictive analytics are excellent, providing a way to anticipate hardware needs, optimize resource allocation, and prevent downtime. Its automation capabilities are strong, enabling task automation such as workload balancing and resource allocation, saving me valuable time and resources.
What needs improvement?
Check Point CloudGuard
WAF could benefit from an enhanced user interface as it can be a bit complex and overwhelming for new users. Its integration with non-VMware products could be improved to offer a more holistic view of my IT infrastructure. Lastly, the pricing could be made more competitive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Check Point CloudGuard
WAF for seven to eight years.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Check Point CloudGuard WAF, I considered several other products, including
Microsoft System Center Operations Manager, SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor, and
Dynatrace. Ultimately, I chose Check Point CloudGuard WAF due to its strong integration with my VMware virtual environment.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise someone considering Check Point CloudGuard WAF to invest in proper training. The platform's advanced features can be challenging to grasp initially. So, take the time to learn how to use the product effectively. It is well worth the investment.
