We use Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) for most of the things in the cloud. We protect our things, especially Microsoft emails. We also have things that are actually put in the clouds like our institution's backups which are in the cloud.
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Cloud security has protected our emails and backups and now simplifies hybrid protection
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
We integrated Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) with the on-premises solutions, the normal ones, the URL filtering, such products, and the normal Check Point to other Check Point blades.
Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) streamlines our security.
Some of the risks that we used to worry about are now taken care of, and we no longer have to worry about those risks.
In the process of migrating from cloud to on-premises and from on-premises to cloud, there are threats because we are still online and there are so many threats. With Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security), we are guaranteed protection from end to end, from user to cloud and cloud to user.
What is most valuable?
First and foremost, I like the security of Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security). The security is good, and the cloud security is very good, especially when nowadays you don't know what's happening in the cloud. The cloud has become a bit complex, and there are so many people offering cloud services.
When you use Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security), they guarantee you protection. That's why now you don't need to lose your sleep because your data is in somebody's cloud solution.
Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) is very useful.
What needs improvement?
The pricing is a bit very high.
Especially when it comes to pricing, Palo Alto is cheaper. We have to compare pricing between the two solutions.
For how long have I used the solution?
When they started with the cloud firewall, it has been about two to three years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The ability to expand showed good progress. I can give it a 10.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is wonderful and perfect.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is not very complex. It is a bit moderate.
What about the implementation team?
We did the implementation in conjunction with Check Point technicians.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) is a good product. The only issue is that the costing is too high.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are in the process of doing a proof of concept of Palo Alto.
What other advice do I have?
I have worked with Check Point as a product for the last 15 to 16 years, not on cloud.
We buy through partners.
We are the end-user and not a partner.
I would rate this review an 8 overall.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Feature CloudGuard: Strong Protection with UI Learning
What do you like best about the product?
There are a lot of features that help protect the infrastructure, but most of them focus on prevention-first security, multi-cloud automation, and centralised management, among other things.
What do you dislike about the product?
Check Point CloudGuard doesn’t fall short from a security perspective, but I would suggest making it more user-friendly. In particular, simpler and more streamlined user reporting would help new admins adapt to the technology more efficiently.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Adds a full NGFW stack (IPS, sandboxing, AV, DLP, and URL filtering) with single-pane management across cloud and on-prem environments. It also provides stronger runtime blocking through checkpoints and a proven engine.
AI-Powered Runtime Threat Detection That Blocks Advanced Attacks
What do you like best about the product?
It detects advanced threats in runtime and blocks them. It is AI based and also contains IDS in it whicg triggers alert when any malious user tries to intrude.
What do you dislike about the product?
I Feel its deployment is bit complex. It takes time for a beginner to understand its features and functions.
I somewhat feel it is bit time consuming when it comes to troubleshoot any issue.
I somewhat feel it is bit time consuming when it comes to troubleshoot any issue.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
As I said it detects advanced runtime threats in early stage. It is helping us to stay secure ensuring us to stay compliant.
Main thing it is helped us alot in securing our organization's security posture.
Main thing it is helped us alot in securing our organization's security posture.
Enterprise-Grade Cloud Security That Just Works
What do you like best about the product?
When we started using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security, what struck me right away was how quickly we got solid, enterprise‑level protection without having to tear apart our existing cloud setup. Everything was up and running smoothly, and it just worked.
What I like most is that it brings together firewalling, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat protection all in one place. Whether we’re dealing with workloads in the cloud or on‑prem, the policies stay consistent and easy to manage. The management console also deserves a mention cause it’s super clear and having everything visible from one dashboard really saves time day to day.
Also, the auto scaling feature is really good, It automatically keeps up so the security layer never becomes a bottleneck, and, to be honest, It just runs in the background catching issues and anomalies.
What I like most is that it brings together firewalling, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat protection all in one place. Whether we’re dealing with workloads in the cloud or on‑prem, the policies stay consistent and easy to manage. The management console also deserves a mention cause it’s super clear and having everything visible from one dashboard really saves time day to day.
Also, the auto scaling feature is really good, It automatically keeps up so the security layer never becomes a bottleneck, and, to be honest, It just runs in the background catching issues and anomalies.
What do you dislike about the product?
The main thing of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is that is not very beginner-friendly. If you think about smaller teams or people who don't have any previous experience. The initial setup can feel complex and requires some time to fully understand the different things like routing options or blades.
All this things compared to the pricing, that is definitely on the higher side compared to some cloud-native alternatives, so It's an investment that needs to be justified by a serious security requirement.
All this things compared to the pricing, that is definitely on the higher side compared to some cloud-native alternatives, so It's an investment that needs to be justified by a serious security requirement.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The main problem that CloudGuard resolved was the challenge of applying consistent, advanced network security across a multi cloud env. Before that, each platform had its own security tools and policies which made it easy for misconfigurations and blinds spots to appear. Automated threat prevention like zero day attacks, ransomware and phishing reduces the volume of real incidents and noisy false positives. Overall, Cloud Guard has clearly reduced our risk level and given us much more confidence that our critical applications and data are not protected.
Centralized Cloud Security, But Prepare for a Steep Learning Curve
What do you like best about the product?
I really like the threat prevention accuracy and how Check Point CloudGuard Network Security handles files using Content Disarm and Reconstruction. It makes me feel secure knowing that malicious code is stripped from documents and reconstructed safely before reaching users. I also appreciate the single pane of glass management, which allows me to oversee our entire security posture across multiple clouds without constantly switching contexts. It works dependably in the background and doesn't generate a lot of false positives, reducing the time my team spends on manual investigations. The integration with cloud-native tools is smooth and gives me a clear sense of control over our network traffic.
What do you dislike about the product?
While the platform is very powerful, the initial setup and policy tuning can be quite complex, especially for teams that are not already deeply familiar with the Check Point ecosystem. The learning curve is steep, and getting the configuration exactly right for a specific cloud environment takes a significant amount of time and planning. I have also noticed that the user interface can feel a bit dated and sometimes lags when I am trying to load large dashboards or complex reports, which can be frustrating during urgent tasks. Additionally, the licensing and pricing models are somewhat opaque and expensive, making it a bit difficult to map out costs as our environment scales. I would also like to see more intuitive logging tools, as the current built-in reporting can feel clunky, often requiring me to export data just to perform a clear analysis.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Check Point CloudGuard Network Security to centrally manage security across clouds like AWS and Azure, automating virtual network protection and preventing lateral threats. It consolidates security efforts, reduces error risk, and improves traffic visibility, streamlining our chaotic manual workflows into predictable management.
Enterprise-Grade Cloud Security with Great Visibility and Seamless Integration
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is that it gives strong, enterprise grade security across cloud environments without making things complicated. It provides advanced threat prevention, consistent security policies across hybrid and multi cloud setups, and very good visibility. I also like that it integrates well with existing infrastructure which makes it practical for real world deployments
What do you dislike about the product?
The learning curve can be slightly steep at the beginning but that’s because it offers deep security features and flexibility and provides very strong protection and visibility across cloud environments
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
CloudGuard provides centralized management, strong threat prevention, and real time visibility which reduces security gaps and improves compliance. for me, it benefits by making security management more streamlined and reliable
Modern cloud-based network security solutions.
What do you like best about the product?
I like that it is cloud based which makes it very easy to implement in business environment. Its automation capabilities save a lot of otherwise unnecessary human-work which optimizes the overall working process in the organization. Also the Intrusion Prevention (IPS) capabilities (which are part of the automation process) can tremendously reduce the damage in case of an incident.
What do you dislike about the product?
Just like any cloud based application, it is very susceptible to "outage" in case of coordinated cyberattack against its main machines. Strong security posture should be in place for it to ensure users satisfaction. Pricing could be a little bit lower too.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It has protected my business from threats by reducing the most common cyber threats (which is network security's main responsibility). Another thing is that since it is cloud based you don't have to manually configure security solutions on every machine you use.
Strong, Reliable Cloud Protection with Real-Time Threat Blocking
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about the product is its strong and reliable protection for cloud environments without adding complexity. It provides clear visibility into traffic, blocks threats in real time and integrates smoothly with major cloud platforms. The centralized management also makes it easy to apply security policies across different environments which saves a lot of time and effort.
What do you dislike about the product?
What I dislike about the product is that the initial setup and policy tuning can be a bit complex, especially for teams that are new to Check Point. The interface is powerful but sometimes feels overwhelming. Pricing can also be on the higher side compared to some other alternatives.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security solves the challenge of securing cloud workloads and traffic across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It delivers real-time threat prevention, clear visibility, and centralized policy management, which reduces security gaps and manual work.
Reliable Cloud Network Security with Strong Visibility
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best is the visibility and control it gives over our cloud network. I can see exactly what traffic is flowing, enforce consistent security policies, and catch potential threats before they become a problem—all from a single, centralized platform.
What do you dislike about the product?
The main downside is the initial setup and learning curve. It takes time to understand all the features and configure policies correctly, especially if you’re new to Check Point or cloud networking.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point CloudGuard is solving the problem of inconsistent and hard-to-manage cloud security. It protects our workloads from misconfigurations, unauthorized access, and threats while giving us clear visibility into all network traffic. This means fewer security incidents, faster troubleshooting, and confidence that our cloud environment is properly protected.
Peace of Mind with CloudGuard Security
What do you like best about the product?
I really appreciate the peace of mind that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security gives us. It actively monitors network traffic and blocks threats in real-time, which has led to fewer incidents and faster response to potential security issues. The visibility it provides is impressive; the intuitive dashboard shows what's happening in our cloud network at any given moment. I find it incredibly useful to see potential risks, traffic flows, and compliance status all in one place. This centralized view has saved us hours of manual monitoring and simplified our audit process. A major plus is the automation, where CloudGuard automatically applies security policies and prevents common threats, allowing our small security team to manage a large, complex cloud environment more efficiently. Integration with our existing cloud platforms like AWS and Azure was easier than expected, and the support team has been responsive when we had questions.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the pricing is higher than some other tools we considered, and some advanced features require more technical knowledge to configure.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security gives us peace of mind by actively monitoring our traffic and blocking threats in real time. Its intuitive dashboard centralizes network visibility, saving us hours of manual monitoring and simplifying audits. Automation allows our small team to manage a large cloud environment efficiently.
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