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reviewer2350668 - PeerSpot reviewer
Communication Department Manager at a transportation company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Protects Azure's networking environment and prevents attacks
Pros and Cons
  • "The CloudGuard Network Security's most valuable feature is implementing IPS for accessing our data center and server environment in Azure. It helps us to prevent attacks. By protecting our environment with Check Point, which we were already familiar with, it provided a solution that extended into the cloud environment."
  • "The product needs to improve support. They don't consider my case the number one priority even though I want a quick resolution."

What is our primary use case?

We use CloudGuard Network Security to protect Azure's networking environment. 

What is most valuable?

The CloudGuard Network Security's most valuable feature is implementing IPS for accessing our data center and server environment in Azure. It helps us to prevent attacks. By protecting our environment with Check Point, which we were already familiar with, it provided a solution that extended into the cloud environment.

What needs improvement?

The product needs to improve support. They don't consider my case the number one priority even though I want a quick resolution. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for three years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is getting better. We faced issues a few years back. Its stability depends on Azure. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution's scalability is not good. Our upgrade process was not straightforward. It took one day to complete. 

How are customer service and support?

The solution's support is very good. We have Check Point certified engineers. At times, Check Point's support can take a day or two to respond. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We opted for CloudGuard Network Security after evaluating what Azure had to offer. It proved easy to manage, and the crucial aspect for us was the ability to see the activities on our central log system. We can see everything in the environment. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution's deployment is straightforward. We required some time to learn it. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The tool's pricing is reasonable. 

What other advice do I have?

CloudGuard Network Security provides unified security management across both our hybrid clouds and on-premises environments. I rate it a nine out of ten. I would recommend others to install the solution. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer2115711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Web Designer at Milestone Technologies, Inc.
User
Top 10
A secure VPN, good security configuration features, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
  • "The security configuration features have enhanced the reliable coordination of programs and data safety."
  • "The cost is relatively high compared to the cost of other products in the market."

What is our primary use case?

The secure networking infrastructure enables my team to connect enterprise networks with data centers for efficient control of workflows. It has a secure SSL traffic system that monitors data flow with reliable threat prevention systems. 

TLS security inspection protocol tools enhance eligibility in the organization's cloud computing servers. 

The platform promotes automation processes that enhance faster delivery of services and reliable implementation of programs. 

The security firewalls prevent the organization's devices from external attacks.

How has it helped my organization?

The advanced threat prevention services have helped us to scale down security programs and setup achievable objectives. 

It is easy to lay and monitor the subnets that provide comprehensive security. 

It provides performance-measuring metrics that enable each department to set up security goals that can be achieved with the available resources effectively. 

The databases that host the company data are protected by reliable security configurations systems that cannot be compromised easily. 

The cost and setup licensing terms are reliable and can be implemented without challenge.

What is most valuable?

The security configuration features have enhanced the reliable coordination of programs and data safety. 

The secure VPN connects the company with remote clients for efficient collaboration. 

The blueprint promotes automation processes and infrastructure as code practices. 

The process of deployment and configuration with other applications is simple. It is easy to learn how this platform operation under flexible guidelines. 

The central security management server provides consistent security coverage and enforcement in hybrid environments.

What needs improvement?

The set security features have stable performance and have provided reliable services since we first deployed this product. 

The cost is relatively high compared to the cost of other products in the market. 

The customization features can be developed further to enable an organization to design the best tools for serving various demands. 

The security infrastructure has developed positively and contributed to increased return on investment. We have achieved the set goals and increased profit gains from a stable security environment.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for ten months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable with faster performance rates.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The performance has been excellent.

How are customer service and support?

The customer support services have been good.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have no experience with a similar solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation took place through the vendor.

What was our ROI?

There is a positive ROI.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing terms are flexible.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have not evaluated other similar options.

What other advice do I have?

I have no additional comments about the overall performance. It's good.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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reviewer2029350 - PeerSpot reviewer
Database Administrator at Ordina
Real User
Top 5
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
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ICT Officer at Kenyatta National Hospital
Real User
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
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AndreiBosinceanu - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Solution Architect at a tech consulting company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
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
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reviewer2350692 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Helps save time with automation
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easier to manage than an on-premise firewall. It is easy to manage. The use of dynamic objects for these gateways made it easy to create the right rules and the right policies. Integration with Azure is also easy where we have to just add the subnets. In an on-premise setup, we have to add everything from scratch. We can automate a lot of actions."
  • "We have the product deployed on Azure China. One crucial concern is the version limitation; unfortunately, in Azure China, we are restricted to running version R80. Our architecture has a Load Balancer, VMSS CloudGuard, etc. The duplication in this setup prevents the application from seeing the original client IP. This poses a problem for certain applications that require the original IP for login purposes. Although we managed a workaround with a different architecture involving a WAF, it is not as straightforward as the standard Azure setup."

What is our primary use case?

We place our CloudGuard Network Security gateways at the front on Azure, positioned with a load balancer. The configuration includes a load balancer and gateways on a virtual automation scale set in Azure. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is easier to manage than an on-premise firewall. It is easy to manage. The use of dynamic objects for these gateways made it easy to create the right rules and the right policies. Integration with Azure is also easy where we have to just add the subnets. In an on-premise setup, we have to add everything from scratch. We can automate a lot of actions.

What needs improvement?

We have the product deployed on Azure China. One crucial concern is the version limitation; unfortunately, in Azure China, we are restricted to running version R80. Our architecture has a Load Balancer, VMSS CloudGuard, etc. The duplication in this setup prevents the application from seeing the original client IP. This poses a problem for certain applications that require the original IP for login purposes. Although we managed a workaround with a different architecture involving a WAF, it is not as straightforward as the standard Azure setup.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for two years. However, my company has been using it for five to six years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

CloudGuard Network Security's stability is high. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution's scalability is good. 

How are customer service and support?

We typically open tickets with our partner, but there was one instance where they couldn't provide a solution. In that case, we opened a ticket with Check Point directly, and they responded within four hours, resolving the issue.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We initially used on-premise solutions, starting with Juniper firewalls. However, when we migrated to Check Point for IPS protection, the experience was really good.

What was our ROI?

We have seen ROI with the product's use. It helps us reduce the manhours with upgrades and odd fixes. We can automate the process. It takes only a small amount of time. On-premise solutions require informing users about potential interruptions and, in worst-case scenarios, significant disruptions. The process involves extensive preparation, including ensuring that the necessary conditions are met for updating the cluster members one at a time. In contrast, on Azure, automation simplifies everything.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We tried to use Azure Firewall for one application as a proof of concept. However, Check Point is easier for us. 

What other advice do I have?

We operate in a hybrid cloud environment with both on-premises and Azure, but we don't currently use other cloud providers like Amazon. Our on-premises SmartConsole remains in use, and overall, everything is running smoothly. Our confidence in the product is high. We believe that we can do better with its help. I would rate it a nine out of ten because it's very good with high potency and potential. However, it's not perfect. I faced issues with Azure China, and it's not as straightforward on other cloud platforms.

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reviewer2353200 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Network Engineer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Protects network security with threat detection
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution helps protect network security by offering threat prevention, addressing vulnerabilities, and utilizing blades."
  • "We utilize logging systems, and geolocation is crucial for us as some applications must only be accessible from our country. However, there have been occasional issues with this feature."

What is our primary use case?

The solution helps protect network security by offering threat prevention, addressing vulnerabilities, and utilizing blades. 

We use it for the protection of our internal services. We're a Telco company, our internal users are on the machines. We also have some external services that we protect. We protect our customers and our public cloud with it.

VMware is our public cloud provider. 

How has it helped my organization?

Threat prevention is the biggest benefit we see from it. 

What is most valuable?

The network security is the most valuable aspect of CloudGuard. I am a network engineer so it's the most relevant feature to me.

CloudGuard Network Security provides us with unified security management across hybrid-clouds and on-prem. We manage all of those environments through this one solution. 

It's user-friendly. It's a multi-domain solution. CloudGuard is really, really good. 

I have experience with FortiGate and Cisco. I worked with them at previous jobs. FortiGate is easy and user-friendly when it comes to the configuration, but it is unstable in some countries and the routing tables have problems. The configuration of the network is in the same management platform, which might be better for some.

In comparison, CloudGaurd is very stable.

Cisco is hard to use, FortiGate is easy and CloudGuard is somewhere in the middle when it comes to ease of use. 

When it comes to identifying security threats, CloudGuard is really good compared to its competition.

I am confident that CloudGuard's Network Security can protect us. It enables me to sleep very well at night.

What needs improvement?

We utilize logging systems, and geolocation is crucial for us as some applications must only be accessible from our country. However, there have been occasional issues with this feature. It drops requests. It's not always precise. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for two years. 

My team has been using it for five to six years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

CloudGuard Network Security is very stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 28 licenses. We have 800 servers on our private cloud. 

How are customer service and support?

Their support is fast. They answer quickly.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

We integrate with NSX. The setup wasn't hard.

What was our ROI?

We have seen ROI. It saves us time because it's stable. It's easily administered. We have time to do other tasks. It is easy. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Licensing is complicated. When a license expires, we have to renew it and the process is complicated. They should make the process easier.

What other advice do I have?

Using CloudGuard Network Security saves time due to its stability and ease of administration. The solution is not complex, allowing administrators to focus on other tasks. The configuration process is straightforward. It can integrate with NSX. 

I rate the product a nine out of ten. We manage a total of 800 servers that host a variety of components, including our infrastructure, customer applications, databases, application sites, and disaster recovery systems

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
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it_user1033941 - PeerSpot reviewer
CTO at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Secure, reliable, and has good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature for us is the cluster support."
  • "Our biggest complaint concerns the high resource usage for IDP/IPS, as we cannot turn on all of the features even with new hardware."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution as our perimeter firewall. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature for us is the cluster support. We have been using this for a long time, so it is not a feature from the latest version.

What needs improvement?

We would like to be able to scale out such that we can increase performance within a cluster with more active nodes.

Our biggest complaint concerns the high resource usage for IDS/IPS, as we cannot turn on all of the features even with a recent hardware upgrade.

A great enhancement for this solution would be an active-active or multi-active scalability.

As we need to fulfill higher bandwidth demands due to increased cloud usage and research-driven data exchange, we might need to look for other vendors with more competitive pricing.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution.

Six months ago, we updated our version to the most recent one.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of this solution is limited, which is why we have started looking for alternatives. Currently, we have about twenty-thousand users.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support for this solution is good. They have a quick response and the solution was available within a short period.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We did not use another solution prior to this one.

How was the initial setup?

This initial setup of this solution is complex.

The preparation for deployment took two days, and the deployment itself took about two hours.

We have three staff who are responsible for maintaining the firewall, although there are more tasks that they handle, in addition to it.

What about the implementation team?

We enlisted the help of a service provider to assist us with the implementation. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of this solution could be improved. We pay approximately ‎€150,000 ($166,000 USD) per year. We receive four days of support every year from our service provider before we have to contact Check Point. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate other options before choosing this solution, although we are currently considering alternative solutions from Forcepoint and Fortinet.

What other advice do I have?

My advice for anybody who is considering this solution is to start by identifying high-bandwidth use cases. If you have any, and you have a high-security requirement, then I suggest considering other options.

This is a secure and reliable solution for us, although we are a bit disappointed with the limited scalability and resource consumption.  

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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