ARCON Secure Compliance Management vs Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) comparison

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ARCON and Check Point Software Technologies are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. ARCON is ranked #60, while Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.4. ARCON holds a 0.6% mindshare in VM, compared to Check Point Software Technologies’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ARCON users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Check Point Software Technologies users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 13, 2026

Check Point Cloud Firewall and ARCON Secure Compliance Management compete in the cybersecurity domain. Check Point has the upper hand in network security with its robust solutions, while ARCON leads in compliance management thanks to its comprehensive capabilities.

Features: Check Point Cloud Firewall offers advanced threat prevention, VPN capabilities, and intrusion detection. ARCON Secure Compliance Management provides powerful compliance reporting, risk management, and robust auditing features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Check Point provides flexible deployment options, emphasizing integration and scalability, supported by dedicated customer service. ARCON provides straightforward deployment for governance tools with strong customer service ensuring compliance support. The key contrast lies in Check Point's network security deployment versus ARCON's compliance-oriented approach.

Pricing and ROI: Check Point's pricing reflects the high value of its network security technology, with an ROI that justifies initial investments through improved security performance. ARCON's cost structure aligns with the value delivered in compliance management, generating positive ROI through efficiency gains and reduced compliance risks.

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Qualys TotalCloud

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ARCON Secure Compliance Management is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) is 1.5%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Qualys TotalCloud	1.2%
Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)	1.5%
ARCON Secure Compliance Management	0.6%
Other	96.7%

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Featured Reviews

reviewer2859021

Sr Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Risk-based triage has transformed container security and now prioritizes high-impact threats

The best features Qualys TotalCloud offers currently include managing cloud infrastructure and container security while facing major challenges such as alert fatigue. Traditional vulnerability scanners flag hundreds of CVEs on short-lived Kubernetes containers, some of which have no internet exposure or are gone before we can even triage them. I leverage Qualys TotalCloud to move beyond static CVSS. I use it to implement runtime exposure, correlation risk reprioritization, and shift-left integration. This notifies developers to fix a base image upstream rather than patching live ephemeral instances. In my work with cloud and container security, the biggest operational hurdle was alert fatigue. I use Qualys to shift left from static CVSS severity to context-aware risk prioritization. I correlated raw vulnerability data with real-time risk factors such as public network exposure, active runtime execution, or overly permissive IAM roles. This allows us to immediately drop the priority of isolated containers and escalate lower-severity CVEs that sit on an exposed, high-risk path. We can map these findings directly back to our CI/CD pipelines so developers can patch the root base images upstream. We have drastically cut down the signal-to-noise ratio, saved a lot of manual hours doing triage work, and ensured engineering effort goes directly towards high-impact risk reduction.

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SarojMohapatra

Zonal Credit Head at ICICIBANK Ltd

Great for productivity checking and provides good reports

We use this solution for password encryption and remote access. We are customers of ARCON This solution is good for productivity checking and provides good reports. We've had instances where some parameters have disappeared and that is frustrating. The automation needs to be improved. We've…

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Oscar Nunez

Ingeniero en redes y Telecomunicaciones at K-IT

Centralized management has reduced policy time and provides reliable multitenant protection

What I would like, what I think they should improve a little is the management of objects at large scale. When you work with multiple domains, there are thousands of network objects. Detecting duplicates and consistency across domains is a very manual process that should be more automated. Another thing: the SmartConsole interface is very powerful and very good, but the learning curve, compared to other solutions in the market from other manufacturers, could be modernized. I think it does not necessarily have to be done from a client application; it could be done via web, because via web I know that not all the options you have in SmartConsole are available. So it would be good if it could also be done from the web and all the options were available. Another thing that I would really like is more automation with Ansible or Terraform. I know it has improved in recent versions, but I think it is still not mature enough. Compared to other manufacturers that do have a bit more in terms of automation capabilities in integration flows with Ansible or Terraform, Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) could improve. Another thing that could be improved a little would be the TAC response time, because when there are very complex cases, I think there should be more speed initially, more ownership of those urgent cases, and not leave the customer waiting. This has happened to me: when I have cases open with Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) TAC, sometimes they do not respond and I have to keep insisting, and I think that part should improve. I do not know if it depends on who takes the ticket or on the severity of the ticket, but sometimes I have had to insist a lot, and that would be the only problem. Once they attend to me and become involved in the case, the responses they give are very professional and really help directly resolve the problems when there is a bug or troubleshooting to do. As I said, I would like to see a specific improvement in SmartConsole. I think if they improved it—how to say it—gave it a facelift so you could access all the options directly from a browser, that would be great, because sometimes, for one reason or another, you cannot download SmartConsole or, for some reason, the SmartConsole client does not start correctly, and you could do it directly from the browser. I think that would be a good option to improve. Another thing would be that in multidomain environments, I would like a global search function for objects and rules. That is, you could enter and search across all domains at once, because right now you have to go domain by domain, and in environments with many customers, you spend quite a bit of time; you have to exit one domain and enter another. So those would be the improvements I would like to see.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I depend heavily on the reports that I have from this tool."

"CSPM is currently the most used feature, and we are enjoying the new feature, FlexScan, which is valuable for Internet-facing VMs."

"The scalability is good as well. I would rate it ten out of ten."

"I appreciate Qualys TotalCloud's ability to onboard any type of device with ease, including containers."

"Qualys TotalCloud's most valuable features are its security capabilities that help identify and mitigate risk factors."

"Qualys TotalCloud has helped us view our risk structure, vulnerabilities, and security posture."

"The vulnerability management feature is the one I like the most because it provides a clear picture of all vulnerabilities."

"Qualys TotalCloud has positively impacted our bank's performance, and we have definitely seen benefits after implementing this solution."

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"Good for productivity checking."

"I would definitely advise anyone to look at it, it is a good product, quite stable and scalable, and for the requirements that we looked into, ARCON met the customer's needs."

"It is very user friendly; there are not a lot of clicks and buttons, the tool helps me with the installations so the user can do the installation rather than having a technical guide, and I also like the browsing stream and its good dashboard."

"The support for ARCON ARSIM is very good."

"Customer service is very good."

"The product offers an easy and nice way to manage the gateways, similar to on-prem hardware. It has packet filtering features. Our security operations are faster and less prone to errors. We selected CloudGuard Network Security due to its visibility."

"When you're using Cisco, Check Point, or Palo Alto, you know that you will pay more, but you know that it will work."

"CloudGuard makes the management of our security controls in AWS more transparent."

"The most valuable feature is the CloudBots for auto-remediation of security findings."

"Its blades and VSLS (Virtual System Load Sharing) work fine."

"Auto remediation is a very effective feature that helps ensure less manual intervention."

"The audit feature is the most valuable for compliance reasons. It gives you a full view of the whole environment, no matter how many accounts you have in AWS or Azure. You have it all under one umbrella."

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Cons

"Customer support with Qualys TotalCloud needs a little improvement with the response times."

"Qualys TotalCloud needs to improve its accuracy for non-Windows operating systems."

"The response part of the Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) module can be improved."

"Qualys's ticketing system can be confusing when assigning tasks to individuals, and support could be improved by offering instant call solutions with engineers in addition to ticket replies."

"Regarding improvements to Qualys TotalCloud, I suggest that user navigation can be enhanced because initially, many users found it complicated and had trouble understanding the platform due to information being spread across multiple tabs."

"There should be improvement from a dashboard perspective when collecting and showcasing data to lead management."

"Although TotalCloud is a helpful tool, some of its advanced features are still under development."

"The main area needing improvement is integration. Although the team is strengthening TotalCloud, integration can be enhanced with SIEM, SOAR, ITSM, and other sources."

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"I would love to have all the products. Currently they have all the server operating systems and network operating systems but they should have all the other devices also included, like security devices. That's what I think is missing. They should also improve the license audit part. If I want to do a license audit from this tool, I'm not able to do it right now."

"The automation needs to be improved."

"As for what can be improved, definitely pricing. Customers look for pricing and ARCON is a little more expensive than Thycotic. So the pricing model could be improved."

"Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) is not very user-friendly."

"We are trying to replace Check Point CloudGuard with Dome9."

"Every good security product requires a company with many research departments and staff."

"In the past year, I noticed that the challenging part, especially in the cloud, is upgrading to the next release of the firewall. Unlike on-premise upgrades, it's not as simple in the cloud. You need to recreate the machine, which makes the process more complex."

"The management console can be simplified because at the moment, it is a bit of a challenge to use."

"The pricing is a bit very high."

"I would like to see a step-by-step initial installation of the firewall. That would be really helpful. Like in Oracle appliances, when you start it asks you, what's your current IP address? An initial setup should be a step by step and intuitive process. You click on "begin," it asks you some simple questions. You fill in the blanks - your current IP address, what you want to do, you want to set up a site to site VPN, for example, that kind of thing. That would be the smartest thing to have."

"Our environment basically expanded to such a large scale that it wasn't feasible for us to use CloudGuard in our multiple-account production environment."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"TotalCloud's price is about right where I would expect it to be."

"Its price seems higher compared to other tools, but it is worth it. If they could adjust the pricing and make it comparable with other tools, that would be great."

"It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable. It helps us to manage things with very few resources."

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers cost-effective licensing flexibility."

"The cost is high, but it meets our organizational needs."

"The pricing for TotalCloud is attractive and competitive in the market. Given the features, especially the dashboard, I have no concerns regarding pricing."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers good pricing that is affordable and competitive with the market. Our partnership also provides us with additional benefits."

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"It's not very expensive. It isn't very cheap either. Its price is okay. It depends on how much money you have. It might be expensive for some companies. Its licensing is on a yearly basis."

"Pricing of CloudGuard is pretty fair when you have a single account. It's comparable with other cloud providers. But for our use case, it got really pricey when we had to deploy multiple CloudGuards on multiple accounts in different regions, because you can't have CloudGuard protecting multiple regions. That's the big thing."

"The solution’s pricing is a little bit high."

"As a partner and solution provider for the last fifteen years, I have distanced myself from specific numbers. However, customer trust in the product is evident due to its comprehensive protective capabilities."

"On average, it is normally on the lower end, being less expensive than Palo Alto or Cisco."

"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."

"The licensing and costs are straightforward, as they have a baseline of 100 workloads (number of instances) within one license with no additional nor hidden charges. If you want to have 200 workloads under Dome9, then you need to take out two licenses for that. Also, it does not have any impact on cloud billing, as data is shared using the API call. This is well within the limit of free API calls provided by the cloud provider."

"I would advise taking into account the existing number of devices and add a forecast of the number of devices to be added in the coming year or two, to obtain better pricing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

18%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

15%

Construction Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Insurance Company

Outsourcing Company

16%

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

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Small Business

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Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	38

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Small Business	133
Midsize Enterprise	56
Large Enterprise	146

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Also Known As

Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan

ARCON ARSIM, ARCON SCM

CloudGuard IaaS, Check Point vSEC, CloudGuard IaaS, Check Point Virtual Systems, Check Point CloudGuard Network Security, Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP

Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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ARCON Secure Compliance Management is a robust tool designed to streamline and simplify compliance management, ensuring organizations maintain effective regulatory adherence.

ARCON Secure Compliance Management provides advanced functionality to bolster IT governance by offering comprehensive control over compliance requirements. This platform utilizes automated processes to efficiently manage audits and regulatory tasks, reducing the time and effort needed to adhere to compliance standards. Its reliable architecture aids in minimizing risk while enhancing security measures across enterprises, offering a capable framework for managing complex compliance landscapes.

What are the vital features?

Regulatory Framework Integration: Seamlessly aligns with multiple frameworks for tailored compliance.
Audit Tracking: Automates audit processes to ensure thorough monitoring and analysis.
Risk Management: Offers in-depth insights to proactively address potential risks.
Reporting Tools: Advanced analytics for comprehensive reporting.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Efficiency: Significantly reduces the time spent on compliance tasks.
Cost-effectiveness: Minimizes costs associated with non-compliance penalties.
Risk Reduction: Proactively identifies and mitigates compliance risks.
Improved Security Posture: Strengthens IT security through consistent compliance monitoring.

In the finance industry, ARCON Secure Compliance Management is implemented to ensure stringent adherence to financial regulations, reducing risk exposure and enhancing credibility. In healthcare, it ensures compliance with data protection laws, safeguarding patient information.

ARCON

Check Point Cloud Firewall, previously known as CloudGuard Network Security, provides advanced threat prevention, centralized management, and VPN capabilities, enabling robust cloud security across various platforms including Azure and AWS.

Check Point Cloud Firewall delivers seamless cloud integration with advanced automated threat prevention and centralized management to enhance security posture. It offers auto-scaling for dynamic environments and a comprehensive policy enforcement framework in hybrid settings. The unified interface streamlines administration across cloud infrastructures, ensuring consistent protection and reducing risk.

What important features does it offer?

Advanced Threat Prevention: Safeguards against sophisticated threats.
Centralized Management: Simplifies control for cloud infrastructures.
Auto-scaling: Adapts to changing workloads seamlessly.
VPN Capabilities: Enables secure connections across environments.
Integration with Azure and AWS: Ensures compatibility with leading cloud services.
Visibility Tools: Enhanced monitoring and management for security enforcement.

What benefits can users expect?

Enhanced Security: Comprehensive threat management reduces risk.
Operational Efficiency: Automation capabilities streamline processes.
Cost Management: Efficient resource usage with auto-scaling reduces expenses.
Integration Flexibility: Adapts easily into existing cloud platforms.
Simplified Administration: Unified management reduces complexity.

In manufacturing and conglomerate sectors, Check Point Cloud Firewall is utilized for protecting cloud environments and implementing network segmentation. It supports secure cloud migration on AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring compliance, perimeter defense, and traffic inspection, facilitating sophisticated threat prevention strategies.

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Sample Customers

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RAK Bank, AXIS Bank, Reliance Capital, Kotak Life Insurance, MTS

Physicians Choice Laboratory Services, Helvetica Insurance

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