Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) Reviews

Check Point CloudGuard Network Security helps to ensure the security and protection of IT systems. We have many API integrations and want to ensure its protection. 

The product gives analytic reports. 

Check Point CloudGuard Network Security should give productive reports as per business requirements. It needs to improve support since the time-limit extended beyond a day. It should include more seamless API integrations. 

I have been using the product for four years. 

The product's stability is good. 

Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is very much scalable. My company has 1000 users. 

Check Point CloudGuard Network Security's deployment is easy and takes one day to complete. You need four resources to handle it. 

The product's licensing costs are yearly. 

I rate the product an eight out of ten. 

The solution is a core operating system, and we use it for threat intelligence.

CloudGuard has a better catch rate with respect to any attack which is happening. We once faced an attack in a customer's environment on one of our data centers, and Check Point Firewall blocked that attack. The solution's performance is on the higher side.

The feature most valuable to me is the NDTX blade that Check Point provides, and I like how the solution is not vulnerable. We haven't had any vulnerabilities in Check Point in the last six months, which is a plus point because the OS Check Point provides is hardened enough that it's not vulnerable to the newer issues, so the network security solution is given in a proper way. These features are an advantage for our customers.

The solution is easy to use once deployed if the administrators have a basic understanding of firewalling. Administrators just have to check the traffic passing through the solution, which will log the traffic properly. And if anything gets dropped, the solution will showcase that to you. The management server Check Point uses is a gold standard.

Check Point CloudGuard is not a feature-centric product because Check Point concentrates on security. For example, if a customer asks for reporting, it might not be available, like a bandwidth report. At most, the reports are given with respect to security, not infrastructure.

I've used CloudGuard for the last three years.

We have more than 50 customers.

Customer support needs to think about what the customer is talking about. They need to improve on that.

CloudGuard is not a plug-and-play product and requires proper technical knowledge to deploy it. You need the help of a proper professional to deploy it. Deployment hardly takes four hours, but that's only if you know what you're doing. You need to plan the deployment with respect to AWS. You have to know what exactly the customers have deployed in AWS or Azure, or any cloud solution, and based on the review, you need to do their architecture before you can start the deployment. The first step, then, is to understand the customer's data because everything is on a template when it comes to the cloud. You should understand which template you need to use on any cloud. It is impossible to deploy if you're not aware of the customer's environment and how the cloud infrastructure is made. After selecting the proper template, you have to do the implementation. The implementation will go smoothly if you understand the customer's requirements and infrastructure.

I would not say Check Point is very expensive, but when customers compare it with Sophos or any other products, the price is on the higher side.

In terms of features, FortiGate has more features in terms of routing.

Our customers use Check Point solutions both on-premise and on the cloud.

Check Point's research and development happening in terms of threat intelligence is better than its competitors, and Check Point's vulnerabilities are fewer. Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has proper security in place with respect to the vulnerabilities. They do not have any vulnerabilities right now. And the research and development happening on Check Point is on the higher side. Most zero-day attacks are protected against. Customers should go for Check Point because of these two points.

If a customer wants FortiGate instead, it's all about whether they can map the budget with Check Point or any other security solution. I cannot compare Check Point and FortiGate, though, because each has its own market.

I rate Check Point CloudGuard Network Security a nine out of ten.

In my company, we use the solution just to secure my AWS Network Insights and inside production. We use it for security purposes.

With the solution, we just need to filter the traffic coming from the internet and Direct Connect. So it filters the traffic, basically. It permits access. In short, it just filters the traffic and permits the traffic. The aforementioned details are the purposes for which we use the tool.

We use the tool as a basic firewall. It's a technical firewall. As a technical firewall, we use SmartConsole or Check Point Firewall.

The deployment phase takes too much time. I would like the deployment to be faster.

I have been using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for two and a half years. We are using Check Point R80.10 SmartConsole in our organization.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten since it takes too much time for deployment. However, it is flexible since we used to push the policy normally. It takes hardly ten seconds to install the policy. It's much easier.

I have been using the solution in my company for the last year. Other than the employees in my company, more than 25,000 users are using the solution hosted on AWS.

Basically, the application, which is hosted, is used internally. It's the same user account because it's not exposed anywhere on the internet. If anyone wants to access the solution from the internet, the traffic comes from Direct Connect, and from Direct Connect, it goes to AWS.

The initial setup was not much complex. The setup phase was good enough to be able to navigate through it.

It took a long time to deploy it. We need to run this on EC2 instances, so it took almost two hours to deploy the solution. After deploying the solution slowly, and gradually, we have to push the policy on the firewall. It takes time to deploy, but it's a stable one.

The solution is deployed on the cloud. It's a software we install in EC2 instances on AWS, which we use as a firewall.

We currently have six to seven resources managing the deployments and maintenance.

During deployment, we took technical help from Check Point.

It is a good-to-use tool that is also flexible.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I've used the solution for ten months.

It is stable with faster performance rates.

The performance has been excellent.

The customer support services have been good.

Positive

I have no experience with a similar solution.

The initial setup was straightforward.

The implementation took place through the vendor.

There is a positive ROI.

The pricing terms are flexible.

I have not evaluated other similar options.

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

We were in the review analysis, seeking a fast, efficient infrastructure with solid bases of data analysis and investigation. We wanted something that managed to establish and analyze systems in production so that it would not impact their use. We also wanted a visualization of our current state, with a solution that could give an example of the route that must be taken to achieve excellence in security. This tool has allowed us to achieve stronger security, allows for better analysis, and provides structure and guidance for better guides and international policies under a legal framework. 

It has given us a way to clearly and objectively identify items or issues before making any changes to the network. It offers assurance, after investigation, of a clear understanding of what each analysis is trying to define. We can now clearly and specifically achieve what we need to do from a security standpoint to help us make an action plan and achieve goals. Once we have the information, it is important to define and analyze the data collected, organize information in a format that makes sense to us administrators, and look for patterns or trends that may be useful for our investigation.

It has an analytics service that does research for us. This can provide valuable information to ultimately improve our infrastructure. Via research and analysis, we are able to identify problem areas. We can find trends and take action to fix problems while improving performance. 

Its fairly advanced automation allows us to simplify and speed up security management in the cloud. This includes being able to identify, correct, and validate all kinds of vulnerabilities that reduce the manual workload for each of our company's administrators, thus being more efficient. With this new efficiency, we are able to reach effective resolutions at all times. 

The tool has several specific characteristics at the Microsoft 365 or Exchange level. 

The solution could be improved with a greater analysis of its Microsoft Security score. They should be improving the visualization of data and greater coverage in Sharepoint or Teams. Its posture analysis is currently low. There could be improvement or capacity to be more efficient if we managed to achieve greater integration with Microsoft Security score, improvements in data visualization,, and greater coverage of Microsoft 365 resources.

I've used the solution for one year. 

This is one of the solutions that we have sought in order to establish an intelligent analysis. It has helped us collect data on our accounts in the cloud and applications. It offers integrations and provides real-time analysis of security issues. The platform learns automatically and manages to identify abnormal behaviors to help us detect anomalies. Additionally, we can configure automatic notifications that help us act during detected incidents.

It helps to have a centralization of data, alerts, and reports. There is a main data center that has generated reports and alerts that can include information about security trends and unusual user activity. It offers recommendations to improve security. The data collection and action activity logs provide information about usage, performance, and resources including traffic logs, usage logs, storage, and available space. We can also see CPU and memory, among other characteristics.

Currently, as an organization, we rely on technologies to save and store advanced data analysis information. We can take advantage of automated learning to detect and respond to security threats in real time in the cloud. 

This platform has allowed us to collect data from multiple sources, centralizing everything under a single source. The repository includes audit logs, activity logs, and network logs to help us identify unusual patterns and negative trends that may affect the security of users.

Using the information the product provides, we have effectively and accurately detected real-time troubleshooting of suspicious user attempts to log into an account and we can detect suspicious login attempts. We'll get alerts, which have helped us automate security in order to act fast.

We want to optimize the tool in the future. They should allow us to have greater integration with other security solutions and third-party tools so that the organization can take advantage of and improve the protection of all the company infrastructure. 

We would like to optimize and improve its high demand for customization, which allows us to adapt to specific necessary security solutions. We want to be able to customize the solution more in order to meet the needs of our company. Currently, the solution is quite rigid and complies only with standards. 

I've used the solution for one year.

Check Point CloudGuard Intelligence provides security for the organization's cloud assets. 

It provides awareness to all the teams based on the security situations and precautions that can block future threats. 

It detects cloud anomalies to enhance workload safety and quarantine threats with a powerful threat intelligence feed. 

It secures data that is stored in the cloud servers. 

The security model provides alerts on policy violations and reports on cloud security. 

The intelligence information has helped us to plan and allocate resources efficiently.

It has established a network management system that enables each sector to monitor data flow in elastic cloud environments. 

We have been able to get reports on cloud performance and workload safety. 

The cloud networking infrastructure has been upgraded with modern data management tools that have advanced the communication system. 

It has steered the implementation of projects and tasks in a secure environment that is free from malware attacks. 

The cloud-based storage facilities are shielded from phishing attacks and cyber attacks.

The comprehensive security for IaaS and PaaS cloud assets provides efficient security awareness to all the teams. 

The data querying system gives team members an opportunity to select and give priority to the most crucial information. 

The intelligence system has powerful security management systems that have put measures in place to curb any hidden threats that can affect workflows. 

The cost and licensing terms are reliable, and many business enterprises can maintain them without facing financial challenges.

No improvements are needed. The current version has great and powerful features that take care of most sets of demands. The cloud-integrated network system can be upgraded to meet company requirements on intelligence information and for customization purposes. The set features have stable performance capability with the modern threat management network infrastructure. 

This system has a capable data orchestration system that can access data from various centers. The customer support channels are reliable, with great services when contacted.

I've used the solution for eight months.

This solution is stable.

I am impressed by the performance.

The customer service support staff is reliable.

Positive

I have not used a similar solution.

The initial setup was straightforward.

It was implemented by the vendor.

There is increased ROI from a great performance.

The setup cost and licensing terms are always good.

This is the best platform that I have worked with.

This is a great solution for any organization.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

I've used the solution for nine months.

The CloudGuard security system is ever-stable.

I am impressed by the great performance.

24/7 customer support services are always reliable.

Positive

I have not worked with similar tools in the past.

The initial setup was straightforward.

The vendor executed implementation and deployment.

The ROI has improved from 35% in last year to 60% this year.

It is cost-effective and highly effective.

The other tools in the market are not as powerful as this solution.

Network security is efficient with this product.

Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is a security solution that provides advanced threat prevention, network security, and compliance enforcement for public cloud environments. 

It can be used to protect workloads in various cloud environments, such as different clouds. 

The primary use case of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is to secure and protect workloads and applications running in the cloud by providing a multi-layered security approach that includes a firewall, intrusion prevention, anti-malware, and sandboxing capabilities. 

One way it can improve an organization is by providing advanced threat prevention capabilities to protect against known and unknown threats in the cloud environment. This can help to reduce the risk of data breaches and other security incidents.

Another way it can improve an organization is by providing network segmentation and micro-segmentation capabilities that can help to limit the spread of malware or other malicious activities in the event of a security incident. Additionally, it can improve an organization's compliance posture by providing automated compliance enforcement for cloud environments. This can help organizations to meet regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and more. 

Some of the features that are considered most valuable in Check Point CloudGuard Network Security include:

Advanced threat prevention. This feature includes firewall, intrusion prevention, anti-malware, and sandboxing capabilities that can help to protect against known and unknown threats in the cloud environment.

Network segmentation and micro-segmentation. This feature allows organizations to limit the spread of malware or other malicious activities in the event of a security incident. 

Centralized management. The solution provides a centralized management console for easy administration and monitoring of security policies and events, making it easy for the security team.

In general, some areas where security solutions could be improved include:

More advanced threat intelligence, including the ability to detect and protect against emerging threats in real time.

Improved scalability to allow the solution to handle larger numbers of users and devices without a significant impact on performance.

Greater automation to reduce the need for manual configuration and management.

Integration with other security tools and services to provide a more comprehensive security solution.

Better reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed visibility into security incidents and events. 

I've used the solution for one year.

Check Point CloudGuard Intelligence Security is one of the most robust tools on the market. That's why we decided to implement it in our company when all our operations were migrated to the Azure cloud area. 

We needed a tool that would provide security in the network and help analyze any vulnerabilities that we might face in these new environments. We wanted to be able to attack all the weak points that we have in the cloud in order to guarantee effective and stable security. We also have some applications in our systems that deserve excellent security.

Check Point CloudGuard Intelligence came to strengthen our security and has helped the IT department achieve excellent network security. 

In addition to that, it has helped us centralize all the security infrastructure in this tool and helped us a lot to counteract vulnerabilities that were present. With this product, we were able to reduce the rate of attacks that we had. The database that they have is in real-time and updated instantaneously. All these factors helped a lot to reduce vulnerabilities.

Check Point's CloudGuard Intelligence tool presents some features that should be highlighted. For example:

It presents a real-time database that is always updated.

The environment can be centralized within Check Point Infinity, and thus we can have several security tools.

It also presents a forensic analysis that helped us to determine the root of several issues. 

Integration with Sentinel can be made, which allows us to obtain more security data and analyze it.

It presents a portal that is relatively easy to use and configure.

The tool works perfectly and improvements should be made, if any, in various technical and administrative aspects.

It was implemented approximately one year ago.

Check Point CloudGuard Intelligence has good stability. We have not presented performance problems or any other that would lead to a forced restart of the tool.

The tool presents very good and functional scalability. To this day, we have not presented any problems.

The support it provides is not very good. They should improve it since we have had several setbacks due to support issues.

Positive

Previously, there was no tool in the company's infrastructure. We needed the solution when we moved to the cloud and decided to improve security.

The implementation of the tool is very easy. There are several steps in the wizard where it gets complicated around the configuration, however. If you do not have extensive knowledge of the tool, it becomes complicated.

The implementation was done through the vendor, who gave us a support engineer to help us with the implementation and configuration of the tool. We also received some training.

By making an investment in security tools, we are doing ourselves a great favor. With this tool, we are protecting our information while maintaining operations. It is always a great investment to acquire these tools. Also, afterward, there is a noticeable economic return.

Whenever an investment is made in a security tool, it is high due to many factors. that said, investing in security will provide economic returns in the short or long term since it will greatly lighten workloads and provide security.

We evaluated many options on the market, such as Fortinet, Sophos, and Cisco NGFW. However, Check Point had better features.

With the time that I have used this tool, we have noticed that it is a very good solution and that it has excellent features. It provides very secure connections.