Cloud security has reduced alerts and improves real-time protection for critical workloads
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has been securing cloud network traffic, and I mainly rely on it to protect workloads in the cloud and enforce consistent security policies across cloud environments.
A quick example of how I use Check Point CloudGuard Network Security to protect my cloud workloads is by inspecting inbound traffic to public-facing services; recently, it blocked suspicious scans and unauthorized access attempts before they could reach my cloud applications.
What is most valuable?
The best features Check Point CloudGuard Network Security offers include cloud-native threat prevention that inspects traffic in real time, consistent policy enforcement across multi-cloud environments, and automation and integration with cloud platforms for easier deployment.
The feature that made the biggest difference for me is the real-time threat prevention because it stops malicious traffic and risky behavior before it ever reaches my cloud workloads. This has significantly reduced actual incidents and false positives that I need to chase.
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has positively impacted my organization by reducing successful attacks and risky cloud traffic, meaning fewer incidents reach production systems. It has also cut down the time my team spends troubleshooting threats, letting us focus more on proactive cloud security, which has freed up my time.
Since deploying Check Point CloudGuard Network Security, I have seen about a 40% drop in cloud network alerts, which has cut down noise and false positives, helping my team save roughly 25% of time previously spent on manual investigation and threat cleanup.
What needs improvement?
I think the initial setup of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security can be simpler; onboarding could be more intuitive for new cloud teams, and it could also have more flexible custom reporting and better documentation examples.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for about a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has been very good; it handles growth in workloads and traffic smoothly, and the policies scale across accounts without performance issues.
How are customer service and support?
I think the customer support for Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has been responsive and helpful.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously relied mainly on AWS Native security controls, and I switched to Check Point CloudGuard Network Security because I needed stronger threat prevention, better visibility, and centralized policy management, as the AWS Native security controls were too limited for me, necessitating a solution with greater visibility.
How was the initial setup?
I think the initial setup of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security can be simpler; onboarding could be more intuitive for new cloud teams, and it could also have more flexible custom reporting and better documentation examples.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment from Check Point CloudGuard Network Security, with a clear impact reflected in a 40% reduction in cloud network alerts and about 25% less time spent by my team on manual investigations and threat analysis. This means less operational overhead and more time for proactive cloud projects, translating to measurable cost savings and better efficiency overall.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point CloudGuard Network Security was a bit complex to map out at first; the setup cost was fair, especially through the AWS Marketplace, though planning the right license levels took some initial effort, so overall, it feels like good value for the level of cloud protection I get.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated other solutions, including Palo Alto, the AWS Native Controls, and Fortinet.
Compared to Palo Alto, AWS Native Controls, and Fortinet, Check Point CloudGuard Network Security was easier to integrate with my AWS environment and roll out consistent policies across accounts, so the day-to-day ops felt quicker. Compared to AWS Native, it is more feature-rich, and versus Palo Alto, it is similar in capability but slightly friendlier for multi-cloud automation.
What other advice do I have?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security provides me with unified security management across my cloud and hybrid environments, and having a single console for policies and visibility simplifies operations, reduces errors, and makes it much easier to manage security consistently as I scale.
I utilize Check Point CloudGuard Network Security alongside other Check Point products like Check Point Quantum Force and Harmony Endpoints, which integrate through a shared management and threat intelligence layer, giving me consistent visibility and protection across cloud, network, and endpoints.
My advice to others looking into using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is to plan your cloud architecture and policies early and start with a phased rollout.
I would rate Check Point CloudGuard Network Security an eight on a scale of one to ten because I think there is always room to be better.
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)
Cloud security has strengthened compliance and now protects internet access for our workloads
What is our primary use case?
The main use case of using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is to secure all of our cloud infrastructures while they are browsing the internet and scanning everything.
We use Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for HTTPS inspection as well as URL filtering and providing only a certain limited access for the VMs to certain websites.
What is most valuable?
The best features Check Point CloudGuard Network Security offers are its threat emulation and threat extraction blade as well as bring your own license where you can use the on-prem Check Point CloudGuard and decommission it to use in the cloud.
I believe Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has impacted our organization positively because it is one of the stable products that I have used till now, and we do not have to upgrade Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for any sort of CVE or bug in its OS and it is very stable.
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has decreased the organizational risk because it provides compliance with HIPAA as well as PCI DSS by means of its compliance blade. It makes it easier for us to determine if we are compliant or not.
It made me more secure because when you talk about security, Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is on top of the list with 99.8 in blocking malware according to the Miercom list. I believe it has had a positive effect and we have not had any incidents.
What needs improvement?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security needs to focus more on the VPN side by being more flexible with configuring the VPN with route-based VPN and having a failover with it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for about five to six months, and we are still in the evaluation phase.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not faced any incident to date when using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security. We have faced zero downtime, and we have not been compromised.
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is one of the stable products I have used.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is very scalable. It depends upon your license, and if you purchase the right kind of license, then it is very scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is on point. If you raise a case, they will reply within half an hour. I would rate the customer support for Check Point CloudGuard Network Security at a 10.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use a different solution previously.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was acceptable. We got a good deal.
What about the implementation team?
We only need fewer employees because Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is easier to use in the cloud and we do not have to tweak every setting. However, we are yet to see a good return on investment.
What was our ROI?
We do not need as many employees because Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is easier to use in the cloud and we do not have to tweak every setting. However, we are yet to see a good return on investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are a partner with Check Point CloudGuard Network Security.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate any other options.
What other advice do I have?
Currently, we have not used Check Point CloudGuard Network Security alongside with any other Check Point products.
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security does provide unified management access. Currently, we do not have any on-prem devices, but you can use the CloudGuard management system to onboard both cloud as well as on-prem gateways, where you can see the logs for both the devices. Currently, we have not used it on-prem, so we do not have this capability.
If you are looking at the value and security and you do not want to compromise, then Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is one of the best solutions you could have in your organization. I would give this review an overall rating of 9.
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)
Consistent Cloud Security, Easy Setup
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security offers me consistent and automated security, which is essential for managing threats in hybrid and multicloud environments. The product's ease of setup makes it accessible for any user, allowing me to quickly implement and start protecting my cloud network without hassle. This ease of use combined with its robust security features gives me confidence in managing advanced threats and maintaining a secure multi-cloud infrastructure.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think there is room for improvement in Check Point CloudGuard Network Security, particularly concerning hybrid cloud security and ensuring consistency in management across public and private clouds.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Check Point CloudGuard Network Security to protect my cloud network from advanced threats and ensure consistent security policies across hybrid and multicloud environments with automated security.
Strong Threat Prevention, Seamless Integration
What do you like best about the product?
I really appreciate Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for its strong threat prevention, which is crucial in protecting our cloud workloads. It effectively blocks cloud-based attacks, which adds an extra layer of security beyond what native cloud controls offer. I also value how seamlessly it integrates into our existing Check Point management stack. This smooth integration not only saves us a lot of time but also helps in maintaining consistent security policies across our operations. The ease of setup, especially for users with experience, is another aspect that I find commendable. Overall, these features significantly contribute to the product’s effectiveness and enhance our cybersecurity framework.
What do you dislike about the product?
The cost of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security can increase significantly as your environment grows. Because traffic inspection—particularly for encrypted data or east-west traffic within cloud networks, as well as inter-region traffic—requires both compute resources and bandwidth, an increase in traffic volume will naturally lead to higher expenses.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Check Point CloudGuard Network Security to secure our cloud workloads effectively, blocking cloud-based attacks. Its strong threat prevention enhances security beyond native cloud controls, and seamless integration with Check Point management saves time and ensures consistent policies.
Real-Time Visibility and Efficient Comprehensive Protection
What do you like best about the product?
I love the real-time visibility that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security provides me regarding cloud security. This allows me to respond effectively to incidents, which is crucial for protecting our data and operations. I also greatly value the comprehensive protection it offers for cloud environments. I like it because it covers all the security aspects I need, ensuring that all our areas are adequately protected. These features make this tool a vital part of our IT security strategy.
What do you dislike about the product?
Integration with more cloud platforms.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Check Point CloudGuard Network Security to protect against threats and network attacks. It provides me with real-time visibility and comprehensive protection, allowing me to respond effectively to incidents and secure all aspects of cloud security.
Powerful Threat Prevention with an Intuitive Dashboard
What do you like best about the product?
During the trial, We really liked how the dashboard clearly showed the threats, polices without overwhelming the team. The threat prevention engine is very strong and it blocks traffic smartly.
What do you dislike about the product?
One issue we noticed is that the initial setup feel a bit complex for our team. There are quite few configuration steps and it takes some time to fully understand everything.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
CloudGaurd Network Security helped us strengthen our Zero Trust approach by giving us very clear control over which resources can communicate in in our cloud environment. It provides a solid firewall layer and cloud data security. During the trial, it made it much easier to identify risky traffic and block unauthorized access attempts. Overall it was so helpful for our team.
Exceptional Threat Detection and Seamless Cloud Integration
What do you like best about the product?
What I really like about CloudGuard is that is amaizing at finding malware, exploits, and zero-day attacks it’s very trustworthy and actually offers peace of mind. The upside is that you can manage everything from one location, It functions just like the cloud does and It easily integrates within any cloud arrangement.
What do you dislike about the product?
well, if can be complicated to set up and is really expensive. I found that is not easy to learn how to use it. the downside can be that support is slow or doesn’t go deep enough, especially for complex cloud setups.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It helps on reducing the risk of breaches, downtime, and financial loss — while keeping your cloud workloads safe. you can prevent attacks on early stages. the benefits in the business is that it helps me to be compliant in audits and makes audits much easier and faster.
Strong Security with Great Integration and Support
What do you like best about the product?
I like Check Point CloudGuard Network Security's strong threat protection, which actively blocks attacks in real time, ensuring my cloud applications remain safe. The easy policy management feature allows me to update rules quickly and without confusion, streamlining the security management process. Additionally, I appreciate the clear dashboard that provides full visibility into network traffic and alerts, making troubleshooting swift and enhancing overall security. Furthermore, I'm impressed with how Check Point CloudGuard Network Security integrates effectively with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and it works well with my CI/CD pipelines. I find the support provided to be reliable, as well. Overall, its combination of robust security features and seamless integration with various tools makes it a highly valuable product for securing my cloud environment.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find the setup can be somewhat complex initially, which poses a challenge in understanding all the options available. Additionally, some advanced features require time to master. The dashboard, while clear, could benefit from faster loading times. Lastly, the integrations with a few third-party tools aren’t as smooth as I’d like, which can impede seamless usability across different systems.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Check Point CloudGuard Network Security to protect my cloud network. It prevents threats, manages security rules, reduces misconfigurations, and provides clear visibility into network activity, making cloud security simpler and more reliable.
Advanced Threat Prevention and Seamless Cloud Integration
What do you like best about the product?
What I appreciate most about Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is its advanced threat prevention capabilities, which are highly effective at blocking sophisticated attacks such as zero-day exploits, ransomware, and malware. The platform provides unified and scalable cloud network security, featuring centralized management and automation that work seamlessly across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. This approach ensures consistent protection for network traffic and allows for straightforward integration with cloud-native tools, which helps to reduce operational complexity and supports a rapid response to emerging threats.
What do you dislike about the product?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security presents certain limitations, such as difficulties in configuration management that may result in misconfigurations and potential security gaps. Deploying and managing the solution effectively often demands considerable expertise, particularly within complex multi-cloud environments. Some users have noted that the interface is complicated and not especially intuitive, which contributes to a steep learning curve. Furthermore, the costs can be substantial, especially for larger deployments, and integration with some third-party tools can occasionally pose challenges.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security addresses cloud security challenges by offering advanced threat prevention, unified policy management, and automation throughout various cloud environments. Users benefit from reduced risks, streamlined security management, and scalable, consistent protection against sophisticated attacks, whether in hybrid or multi-cloud configurations.
Unified policy management has simplified operations and improved visibility across environments
What is our primary use case?
Our main use case for Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is to provide a service to third-party organizations, as we are the vendor that implements firewall devices. Currently, we have implemented the network Check Point security firewall in many of our clients that is on-premises, but now we are exploring options for clients that are on cloud and we are trying to achieve the same level of security for the clients' machines that are on the cloud.
The main use case would be to use HTTPS inspection as well as a DLP feature that is provided in the Next Generation Firewall so that none of the traffic containing PII or PHI and personal HIPAA traffic does not get over the internet from our customers or from our end.
What is most valuable?
The best feature that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security provides is CDR, Content Disarm and Re-arm, where it inspects the files and then looks into the file, takes out the malicious code, reconstructs it and sends it to the user. Another valuable feature would be its Zero-phishing capabilities.
I have found the effectiveness of CDR and Zero-phishing features to be great, and we are even seeing it in our environment. We have not yet faced any phishing links in our organization as a result of the zero-phishing features of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security.
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has positively impacted our organization by making our cloud platform more secure. Traditional firewalls cannot be relied upon to protect everything, and the firewall ratings for AWS as well as cloud native firewalls are not that high. Having Check Point CloudGuard Network Security in the cloud has helped us secure our cloud platforms.
What needs improvement?
The only thing that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security lacks is that for VPN, you need to buy a different model. You need to be in the HA sort of things to establish the IPSec between another firewall or maybe another cloud vendor, and that is the only thing that bothers me about Check Point CloudGuard Network Security.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have recently been using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The pay-as-you-go model is very good for its scalability feature.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support has been awesome, and they respond within fifteen to twenty minutes of opening the ticket. I would rate the customer support a ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use any other solution prior to Check Point CloudGuard Network Security, as it is the first solution that we are testing.
How was the initial setup?
The experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been that the pricing is very competitive because of the bring your own license as well as pay-as-you-go model. We got the best pricing available.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment, and we are still in evaluation mode using a trial license. I believe that it will save our time because we can manage everything from a single platform.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have not used any of the other products competing with Check Point CloudGuard Network Security. We are exploring it, and after this evaluation, we may think of exploring others.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Check Point CloudGuard Network Security around eight or nine out of ten.
We are currently using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security on public cloud on AWS. AWS is our cloud provider.
We did not purchase Check Point CloudGuard Network Security through the AWS Marketplace. We directly talked to the distributor and have been using a trial license for this.
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security provides unified security management across hybrid clouds as well as on-premises, which makes everything easy because you can push policies and see everything across every Check Point Next Generation Firewall across your entire cloud and on-premises in a single management server. This helps tremendously and makes our job much easier to view logs, push policies, and manage everything.
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has helped us reduce our organizational risk significantly, and I believe in Check Point strongly because it has only four critical CVEs from 2020 to 2025. We do not have to have a major upgrade every time compared to its competition, which has had more than fifteen to sixteen critical vulnerabilities from 2020 to 2025. This certainly proves that Check Point's secured firewall OS security is better than its competitors and it will provide the best security to its network.
I feel very comfortable using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security because I have been using Check Point on-premises as well. Migrating to Check Point CloudGuard Network Security feels similar to doing the migration on Check Point Next Generation Firewall on-premises.
I utilize Check Point CloudGuard Network Security alongside Check Point Infinity Playbooks to have some automated tailored solutions. For example, if a certain IP address has a request of multiple times, maybe fifteen times per second, then I block that traffic, saying that it is a DDoS. This is what I am testing right now and it is working perfectly.
If you are considering using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security and do not want to compromise on security, then Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is the only product you should look for.
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)
