We use the product to protect Azure workloads.
Systems engineer at Pamafe Informatica LDA
Can easily increase the number of CPUs, memory, and firewalls throughout
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's most valuable feature is scalability. We can increase the number of CPUs, memory, and firewall throughput easily. Using CloudGuard Network Security for managing cloud firewall rules is considered easier than using the normal security groups provided by Azure or AWS."
- "The solution needs to support more hypervisors."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is scalability. We can increase the number of CPUs, memory, and firewalls throughout easily. Using CloudGuard Network Security for managing cloud firewall rules is considered easier than using the normal security groups provided by Azure or AWS.
What needs improvement?
The solution needs to support more hypervisors.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution's stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool's scalability is good.
How are customer service and support?
Sometimes Check Point's technical support takes a long time when you need assistance with developing or fixing issues.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
CloudGuard Network Security's deployment is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
It took around a year to see the benefits of using CloudGuard Network Security. If you have CloudGuard Network Security managed by the same management server used for on-premises, you can control all policies in one management tool. I am confident in using the product.
We are a Check Point partner, hence we trust the product and the company. I rate the overall product a nine out of ten.
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

Platform Lead at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Dynamic and scalable but improvement is needed in integration feature
Pros and Cons
- "The Identity Awareness blade and dynamic tagging in Azure are valuable because they make access management automatic. Instead of manually setting up access for each new resource, it happens automatically based on the same access policy. This dynamic setup is scalable."
- "Regarding CloudGuard Network Security's integration with various resources like application gateways and application-based security groups, there's room for exploring dynamic access in those areas. A significant concern is the upgrade process. Unlike an in-place upgrade, upgrading the tool in Azure requires deploying a new resource, which can be hectic and less reliable. We have to spend something new to have the tool's latest version."
What is our primary use case?
For the Azure platform, especially Azure endpoint protections and other network aspects, we utilize CloudGuard Network Security to secure the egress connection. This includes configuring and maintaining express route connectivity between on-premises and Azure.
What is most valuable?
The Identity Awareness blade and dynamic tagging in Azure are valuable because they make access management automatic. Instead of manually setting up access for each new resource, it happens automatically based on the same access policy. This dynamic setup is scalable.
The tool is cloud-based and scalable. As our resources scale up or down, the system automatically adapts. This reduces the need for manual work, allowing us to manage the entire cloud infrastructure with a smaller workforce. It helps with automation.
What needs improvement?
Regarding CloudGuard Network Security's integration with various resources like application gateways and application-based security groups, there's room for exploring dynamic access in those areas. A significant concern is the upgrade process. Unlike an in-place upgrade, upgrading the tool in Azure requires deploying a new resource, which can be hectic and less reliable. We have to spend something new to have the tool's latest version.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability is generally good, and I don't have many complaints due to its scalability. When there are hardware issues, it automatically sets up a new, healthy instance. Overall, it contributes to a stable environment for us.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution's scalability is excellent, but we do encounter some restrictions with the API on the cloud platform. This occasionally causes issues with the frequent pulling up of new resources.
How was the initial setup?
Our deployment model involves VM scale sets. We have set up instances across three environments: production, staging, and development. This structure allows for easy testing in the development environment before moving on to the production environment. We utilize Check Point's professional services to integrate, deploy, and build a cloud platform for CloudGuard Network Security.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment from CloudGuard Network Security. As more workloads shift from on-premises to the product, the costs associated with on-premises infrastructure decrease. Additionally, its dynamic and scalable nature in Azure allows us to maintain control.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's licensing is based on the number of users of the VMs. We follow a pay-as-you-go model. Its pricing is competitive.
What other advice do I have?
CloudGuard Network Security can manage security for both our hybrid cloud and on-premises systems. Currently, we have separate solutions for on-premises and the cloud. We also use Smart-1 Cloud from the Infinity portal. We haven't integrated the tool with both Azure and on-prem environments.
I have about an eight out of ten confidence level in our cloud network security with the product. It is because of Azurre's robust and dynamic nature. It is easy to incorporate anything new that comes up. We can integrate any new steps in Azure concerning the blades, CloudGuard Network Security, and Check Point.
Cloud-native firewalls lack functionalities such as IPS, which are exclusive to products like Check Point or other vendor-specific solutions. This is why we opted for CloudGuard Network Security as an additional layer, complementing the limitations of Azure's native or any cloud-native firewalls.
We are already using Check Point for our on-prem environment. The cloud solution was easy to integrate with our existing infrastructure.
I rate the overall product a six out of ten. Due to certain limitations in the integration between Azure and CloudGuard Network Security, I currently rate the experience as a six. However, I'm hopeful that Check Point is working on its new release.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Software Engineer at Mercado Libre
Great hacking detection feature, authentication processes , and access control principles
Pros and Cons
- "The 24/7 online customer support services enhance effective operations and provide quick services in case of a system failure."
- "The networking system updates, when delayed, can lead to misconfigurations and data loss."
What is our primary use case?
CloudGuard Network Security ensures that there is integrity and secure network services in the enterprise. It gives the IT team an opportunity to access and control the internet infrastructure in both on-premise and cloud-based services. The technical analysis and data assessment from all the sources enable us to protect our computing devices from cyber-attacks and minimize potential risks. The network security controls have enhanced efficiency and adequate security for implementing set projects and tasks.
How has it helped my organization?
This product has helped us address security concerns that touch on our goals and daily programs.
It has enhanced effective planning and data safeguarding by providing controlled access to computing devices.
The creation of crucial passwords for creation and data editing has saved the organization from internal data compromise that may lead to crucial data leakages.
The IT team has full authority to monitor performance and give access to the internal database to the permitted teams only.
What is most valuable?
The access control principles enacted in the applications save confidential information from leaking to unsafe hands.
The hacking detection feature blocks any suspicious activity that is detected on our websites. The 24/7 online customer support services enhance effective operations and provide quick services in case of a system failure.
The authentication processes deployed across applications gives only approved members the authority to connect to the company network. This data protection system has set identification controls for confirming unique IDs.
What needs improvement?
The networking system updates, when delayed, can lead to misconfigurations and data loss. The cost is high, and many businesses may not be able to support the entire package.
Poor integrations give hackers an opportunity to penetrate and get confidential information access.
Duties should be well categorized, and the right teams should be given an opportunity of handling specific data. Admins and concerned teams should map data rights in the database efficiently to avoid mishandling. The cybersecurity features have to be upgraded on time to meet the modern industrial data protection demands.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for nine months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The CloudGuard security system is ever-stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I am impressed by the great performance.
How are customer service and support?
24/7 customer support services are always reliable.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not worked with similar tools in the past.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The vendor executed implementation and deployment.
What was our ROI?
The ROI has improved from 35% in last year to 60% this year.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is cost-effective and highly effective.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The other tools in the market are not as powerful as this solution.
What other advice do I have?
Network security is efficient with this product.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Database Administrator at Ordina
Good performance, helpful real-time monitoring, and useful network security features
Pros and Cons
- "When browsing, it scans sites to ensure that they are safe and that no harm can be caused."
- "The threat scanning system should categorize the level of threats to enhance reliable data interpretation."
What is our primary use case?
This application provides security intelligence in advance to caution teams from engaging with insecure data. It has upgraded the company's security systems with modern assessment tools.
The networking system has developed a secure infrastructure for exchanging content and sharing information among colleagues.
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security secures our database from ransomware attacks.
Integrations with other applications took place efficiently. It has enhanced the reliable management of workflows and effective communication.
How has it helped my organization?
Since we deployed this application, there have been no reported attacks from any external forces. Employees can fully focus on more productive duties without fear of being attacked by cybercriminals.
Network Security has been fundamental in the implementation of most projects and tasks across the enterprise.
The security tools deployed by this system detect attacks in advance, enabling members to take necessary precautions.
It provides notifications on time, alerting members to avoid downloads and engagements from unsafe online sites.
What is most valuable?
Real-time monitoring of the security situation in all the applications has enhanced compliance and saved the company from unnecessary risks.
It has prevented the organization from most attacks that could destroy data and slow down workflows. When browsing, it scans sites to ensure that they are safe and that no harm can be caused.
The overall production of set features has set a reliable way to track down security threats and offers automated recovery.
It provides real-time analytics on network security and excellent prevention measures.
What needs improvement?
I am satisfied with the performance of this platform.
The network security situation in the company has improved since we deployed this application. The next release should be flexible and easier to integrate with other applications.
The overall performance of this application has been efficient, and I totally recommend it to other companies.
The networking process has to be simplified further to enable users to better understand how the system works.
The threat scanning system should categorize the level of threats to enhance reliable data interpretation.
The customer service team sometimes delays their response when there are emergencies that require immediate solutions.
There is a need for timely updates to meet the current technological changes in data security management.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for nine months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I am impressed by the overall output. It has been stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The performance has been excellent since we deployed this solution.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service team provides excellent guidelines 24/7.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used NordLayer; however, the cost of maintenance was high.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation took place through the vendor team.
What was our ROI?
There has been a positive ROI since we deployed this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost is excellent, depending on the size of the organization.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated other software. Check Point CloudGuard Network Security offered the best performance.
What other advice do I have?
This platform is good for cloud security management, and I totally recommend it to other organizations.
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?
Google
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
ICT Officer at Kenyatta National Hospital
Secure, highly stable, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is the increased mail protection including spam."
- "The price of the solution could be reduced, it is expensive."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for protecting our Office 365 mail.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has improved our company because our Office 365 solution is secure. Most of our Microsoft solutions are now more secure than before when they had spyware and malware. We no longer have these problems as before.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is the increased mail protection including spam.
What needs improvement?
The price of the solution could be reduced, it is expensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security can scale but it will cost you more.
We have approximately 2,000 mailboxes using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use another solution prior to Check Point CloudGuard Network Security.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is not difficult, it was simple. However, someone else might have difficulties. The whole implementation took approximately one day.
What about the implementation team?
We had the Check Point CloudGuard Network Security team help us remotely with the implementation.
We have a service level agreement with some vendors for the maintenance, but we rarely call them, because we handle it mostly in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is very high compared to other solutions, such as Fortinet FortiMail. For the over 2,000 mailboxes we use with the solution it is very expensive.
Here in Kenya, the cost of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is approximately $160,000.
I rate the price of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security a three out of ten.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Fortinet and Barracuda, but Check Point CloudGuard Network Security was better. I found it uses very few resources.
What other advice do I have?
This is a good solution, but they have to be ready to pay the high costs.
I rate Check Point CloudGuard Network Security an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Chief Information Security Officer at Abcl
Provides consolidated visibility and management, but the HA failover time is slow and the documentation needs to be improved
Pros and Cons
- "SSL/TLS traffic inspection features are used for advanced threat prevention against secure SSL traffic."
- "Micro-Segmentation functionality for EAST-WEST traffic is not native and requires integration with a third-party OEM."
What is our primary use case?
As we are moving our workloads to the cloud, it means that we now have a need to protect our cloud infrastructure. This will ensure that our business is deploying products faster and with all of the required security.
Our solution needs to be able to protect workloads hosted on multiple clouds with the required security control. The license should be a subscription-based model so that we can add or remove depending upon the requirement to scale.
It needs to support a microservice platform such as Docker or another container, and it should be quick to deploy.
How has it helped my organization?
This solution gives us advanced threat prevention to protect our workloads from attacks including zero-day and other types of attacks.
It is able to provide cloud network security along with orchestration and automation. It also provides consolidated, consistent visibility and management across all clouds including public, private, and hybrid environments.
This product is quick to deploy, scalable, and is a fully functional firewall available in the cloud. We were able to scale as required based on load and performance. With Covid-19, our users, including our Customer Center agents, are completely remote and rely on Check Point Cloud Guard to provide flexibility and seamless access.
We have the ability to easily encrypt/decrypt traffic according to the security policy, as well as integrate between Active Directory, Cloud Guard Azure objects & application control.
It provides micro-segmentation functionality through complete visibility and control of traffic following between EAST-WEST and North-SOUTH with VPC and Outside VPC.
What is most valuable?
We are using multiple security features including the firewall, DLP, IPS, application control, IPsec VPN, Antivirus, and Anti-Bot. SandBlast provides Threat Extraction and Threat Emulation for zero-day attacks.
SSL/TLS traffic inspection features are used for advanced threat prevention against secure SSL traffic.
Unified Security Management provides security policy management, enforcement, and reporting for public, private, hybrid-clouds, and on-premises networks in a single-pane-of-glass.
Seamless cloud-native integration with Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle Cloud, and more.
What needs improvement?
System hardening could be improved, as password complexity is not enforced by default on root / command-line passwords.
The documentation provided by Check Point can be rough and needs to have a lot more detail incorporated in order to help the implementor and administrator.
The HA failover time is not as fast as expected and due to this, the convergence time between cluster members is still not perfect. Consequently, there may be an issue in migrating the mission-critical business applications.
Micro-Segmentation functionality for EAST-WEST traffic is not native and requires integration with a third-party OEM.
For how long have I used the solution?
We are performing a PoC with the product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As with other Check Point products, this solution is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
Support from OEM is excellent.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have a different solution that works in silos and we are doing this PoC to check the functionality/features.
How was the initial setup?
Integration and setting up the solution are straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We are performing our PoC with assistance from the OEM.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost is on the higher side, as it is based on workload, hence we need to decide which VPC or workload needs to be part of CloudGuard.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Security Solution Architect at a tech consulting company with 10,001+ employees
Provides valuable sandboxing features and has a straightforward setup process
Pros and Cons
- "The technical support team is knowledgeable and responsive."
- "The solution's future releases would benefit from incorporating more advanced machine learning capabilities for real-time threat detection and enhanced user interface options for ease of use."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to secure cloud infrastructures and manage incoming and outgoing traffic. Our clients operating in hybrid environments must ensure robust security for their applications and data.
How has it helped my organization?
The platform has significantly improved our organization's security posture by providing comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities, enhancing the overall security of our cloud applications and data.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable features include sandboxing, application control, and the remote access blade. Sandboxing is essential for isolating potentially malicious files, while application control allows us to manage user access effectively.
What needs improvement?
The solution's future releases would benefit from incorporating more advanced machine learning capabilities for real-time threat detection and enhanced user interface options for ease of use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for six years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product is highly scalable and easily adapts to the growing needs of our clients' cloud environments.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support team is knowledgeable and responsive.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was relatively straightforward, requiring careful configuration to align with our security policies.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the product through our in-house team, which was well-trained in the solution's features.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment has been substantial, as the enhanced security features have prevented potential breaches, saving costs related to security incidents.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated other options, including Palo Alto, but ultimately chose Check Point for its robust security features and user-friendly interface.
What other advice do I have?
I highly recommend CloudGuard for organizations looking to enhance cloud security due to its comprehensive features and strong track record.
I rate it a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: reseller
Last updated: Sep 25, 2024
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Provides reasonable security for network at a reasonable price
Pros and Cons
- "The router's anti-bot feature and network security for detecting malware and preventing its spread are critical components. Additionally, there are other features like antivirus, anti-malware, and a firewall. T"
- "Every good security product requires a company with many research departments and staff."
What is our primary use case?
When we build security for companies, we use the cloud of services for building and configuring networks and Security on the company Network, including EDR or XDR on the computers, routers, and switches.
How has it helped my organization?
The customer gets reasonable security for their network at a reasonable price, except for Check Point's expensive router. Overall, the product is reasonably priced.
What is most valuable?
The router's anti-bot feature and network security for detecting malware and preventing its spread are critical components. Additionally, there are other features like antivirus, anti-malware, and a firewall. The anti-bot feature can detect if one device is hacked and has malware. It monitors the communication to and from this device and can detect and block the malware when it spreads to other computers on the network.
What needs improvement?
Every good security product requires a company with many research departments and staff. This ensures that the product is always up to date on the most relevant security threats. An excellent expert team of researchers on vulnerabilities and new cyber threats could exist.
They should start integrating AI more into the product to make it easier to use
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for one year and a half.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable if deployed correctly. I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was neither easy nor difficult.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Check Point is a reliable company for network security. I trust them to protect my resources when using their products. However, their solutions could be improved to be more user-friendly and easier to integrate.
I recently implemented Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for our company's new customers. I installed the features and products after consulting with them. Setting up the network configuration was moderately complex and required careful attention. Check Point offers extensive configuration options, providing enhanced control and security, although it may require more setup effort initially.
I advised others to configure their product correctly.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
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Last updated: Jul 8, 2024
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