Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) vs Check Point Power-1 [EOL] comparison

Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) and Check Point Power-1 [EOL] are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Additionally, 97% of Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Check Point Power-1 [EOL] users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Check Point Power-1 EOL and Check Point Cloud Firewall compete in network security solutions. Check Point Cloud Firewall is perceived as superior due to its advanced features and flexible deployment in cloud environments compared to Check Point Power-1 EOL.

Features: Check Point Power-1 EOL provides dedicated hardware infrastructure, robust performance, and comprehensive security capabilities like intrusion prevention and reliable threat management. Check Point Cloud Firewall offers scalable cloud-native security, seamless integration with cloud environments, and advanced threat prevention, gaining an edge with automation and flexibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Check Point Cloud Firewall simplifies deployment with cloud-native integration, offering faster scaling and updates. It provides proactive customer service through real-time cloud support. Check Point Power-1 EOL requires complex onsite physical appliance setup and relies on standard service contracts.

Pricing and ROI: Check Point Power-1 EOL involves higher upfront costs due to hardware investments, with limited ROI as an EOL product. Check Point Cloud Firewall uses a subscription model, offering potentially lower initial costs and predictable ROI with ongoing service improvements, providing a flexible cost structure beneficial in evolving security landscapes.

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Fortinet FortiGate

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reviewer215406

Sr. ISS at a government with 11-50 employees

Dec 16, 2015

We're trying to choose between Fortinet or Checkpoint UTM firewalls. Can you help?

more advantages with Fortigate : Fortitoken for two factor AUTH . FortiAp accespoints managed thru Fortigate . Forticloud for audit& reporting .IPS&DOS limit thresholds , etc

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Mageshwaran S

Solution Architect at airtel

Enables customers to manage security effortlessly with intuitive features and easy integration

In terms of improvements for Fortinet FortiGate, they could offer evaluation licenses, as compared to Meraki, which provides a 90-day evaluation. In Fortinet FortiGate, they do not provide standard evaluation licenses; instead, we need to request them from the OEM through the account manager for POCs. If we want to conduct a demo, we need to work with real hardware. In comparison to Cisco, we have DCloud, which helps with providing demos to customers, but in Meraki, I need to reach out to them, book a lab, and they need to provide all the hardware. I need remote access and L3 engineers to program it; only then can I offer a real-time demo to the customer.

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Viral Shaa

IT Security Analyst at Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.

Cloud security has unified hybrid policies and now protects critical energy workloads continuously

I would say Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) is valuable due to its hybrid cloud security features. It offers granular policy management across the on-premises and cloud environments, giving administrators consistent control for configuration drift. We need to change the policy and the inbound and outbound traffic settings, indicating what traffic must be blocked or allowed, and this capability with Check Point provides significant input into our security strategy. Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) provides unified security management across both hybrid clouds and on-premises environments. Unified security management affects my security operations positively, as we maintain critical systems on the cloud that require strong security and air gap networks. This cloud-native routing and policy installation helps close gaps in protecting critical applications and environments from exposure to the public cloud. From an administrator's perspective, Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) enhances our organization with clearer and more intuitive logging, making decisions easier to understand without deep investigation. In the CloudGuard UI, I can see which threats have triggered alerts, and this information is available on the unified dashboard that provides details of the threat analysis upon alert. As a small team, we log into the console to check specific alerts for high or low network usage or machine shutdowns. If needed, I tune the configuration policy, and the visualizing tools with reporting functionality simplify tracking changes made on the firewall, including the relevant source IP or device names. We ingest logs into our SIEM for detailed oversight, which allows us to monitor any administrative changes. Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) has significantly reduced our organizational risk. We clearly understand our threat landscape and the associated risks. Onboarding the CloudGuard solution directly into our cloud environment has significantly lowered the risks throughout the network and it is easy to launch. When we assess our security posture with third-party assessments, we gain granular visibility into our network pre- and post-CloudGuard installation, showing how we have addressed significant risks and secured vulnerabilities.

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William Cambronero

Consultant at ITQS

Good intrusion prevention, firewall, and VPN capabilities

Check Point Power-1 (EOL) has reached the end of its useful life, yet at the time, they could to make some changes such as: * Integration in the cloud. It is the new trend, however, Check Point has already contemplated this and already has its own cloud device. * Automation. As the automatic creation and application of policies, this would have been very beneficial. * Multi-factor authentication would have been a plus in security at the time. They must also make some improvements in their support departments since they do not comply with the SLAs that they provide.

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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

"The biggest reason I went with Fortinet is that it felt like it has got Palo Alto type of functionality at a much more reasonable price point."

"FortiGate Next Generation Firewall's design is good...I am very impressed with the product's stability."

"Fortinet provides us all that we need for security."

"The most useful feature of FortiGate IPS for me is Application Control."

"The main reason we chose Fortinet FortiGate was that the price was better than the competition."

"Fortinet FortiGate has positively impacted my organization, offering ease of management with no network disruptions; it works seamlessly."

"Fortinet FortiGate has positively impacted our organization by strengthening our security posture, improving visibility into network traffic, simplifying security management, and providing reliable connectivity for both users and the branch office."

"Fortinet FortiGate IPS is a very good firewall; we don't have any complaints, it is doing its job correctly."

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"We have unified management. It is one of the advantages of this product."

"The solution is very stable. I can honestly say that I trust it."

"Our clients choose CloudGuard as a natural progression of their solutions. They understand Microsoft and CloudGuard fits."

"CloudGuard SaaS is a technology that prevents not only sophisticated attacks but offers protection email threats."

"One of the most valuable features is the automated threat prevention, which helps us detect and block potential cyberattacks in real-time, minimizing data breaches."

"We do plan to continue to use the product as we've mostly been quite satisfied with it."

"It gives us all-encompassing security and overview. Previously, we did not have any kind of overview of what was happening with the network."

"This solution effectively protects us against any next-generation attack."

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"The VPN allows users to connect remotely and securely."

"In my opinion it is right product at enterprise level network to protect the user and server from external and internal threats and attacks"

Cons

"The platform's compatibility with Wi-Fi equipment needs improvement."

"The solution lacks sufficient filtering."

"We would like to see an upgrade to the VPN feature, we are using the VPN from outside of our office and there is a limitation to 10 connections, more connections would be suitable."

"Its pricing can be better."

"Fortinet FortiGate is a stable solution. However, my issue is the performance only. When I use all the profiles, this affects the performance. From the beginning, I should have had a better sizing of the box."

"We are not utilizing Fortinet FortiGate to its full capacity because we have to pay for every small feature."

"The technical support that Fortinet provides is not satisfactory. When we call Fortinet technical support, it takes too much time to connect with them."

"I think they need to improve more in order to be a competitor with the leaders of the field."

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"CloudGuard Network Security could be improved in the area of upgrading in place."

"In future releases, I would like to see the data loss prevention (DLP) feature could scale along with the virtual machine scale sets."

"With the incorporation of a lot of AI and machine learning, they can build some sort of a matrix for low-level threats or low-level things that require attention. There can be automation of those tasks so that we don't have to take more time and effort. There should be machine learning to eliminate level-one types of tasks."

"Improvements needed include better integration with Azure features to match on-premises capabilities."

"Despite using it for a long time, there are always new features. For example, just last week, I discovered a new feature that had been in the software for years yet it was not visible due to its placement behind multiple menus. Teaching sessions would be beneficial, yet it is our responsibility to learn, so we cannot entirely rely on Check Point."

"Operations management is difficult in Check Point CloudGuard Cloud Network Security."

"We have a rule that pops up from nowhere which we didn't create; when we restart our Virtual System firewall, it creates a rule which messes up all our internet connection."

"They can improve their security features to the next advanced level so that their efficiency in catching the malware can become 100%, and there is no scope for any data loss or leakage from the system due to any issue."

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"Multi-factor authentication would have been a plus in security at the time."

"I have to pay Check Point for every new service I integrate in the firewall and it also has license related issue which needs to renew every years."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale of one being cheap and ten being expensive, I rate the tool's price as an eight."

"By default, they give SD-WAN along with the firewall. They don't have separate licensing for the SD-WAN functionality. However, they have security licenses that are sold separately on a subscription basis. Customers can consume these security features to protect their users from internet traffic."

"FortiGate SWG is reasonably priced."

"Some of our customers are using Sophos and SonicWall due to price concerns, as they can't manage the pricing of Fortinet FortiGate."

"In terms of the market, it's not a cheap product, but it's cost-effective."

"The price of the license and warranty can be better because it is very expensive."

"The price for the device and software is high. However, the solution is of good quality and has a lot of features."

"The price is highly competitive when compared to other brands that offer similar functionality."

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"We got discounts on pricing."

"It is not expensive."

"The product's licensing costs are yearly."

"I do not have too much to compare to, but if I compare it with Azure Firewall, Scale Set is quite good. It has quite a good price."

"The pricing and licensing have been good. We just had to do a license increase for our portion of it. We had that done within a couple of days. Given the fact that it's purely a software-based license, it ends up being even quicker than doing it for an on-prem firewall."

"The product is expensive but also valuable."

"The product is too expensive."

"I quite like the way they priced it. It is very reasonable."

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Answers from the Community

reviewer215406

Sr. ISS at a government with 11-50 employees

Dec 16, 2015

We're trying to choose between Fortinet or Checkpoint UTM firewalls. Can you help?

more advantages with Fortigate : Fortitoken for two factor AUTH . FortiAp accespoints managed thru Fortigate . Forticloud for audit& reporting .IPS&DOS limit thresholds , etc

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it_user195018

CEO with 51-200 employees

Apr 27, 2015

I recommend to choose Fortigate Firewall.

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it_user201144

Gerente de Servicios y Proyectos

Apr 27, 2015

You should evaluate watchguard UTM Includes websesnse as url filtering, same categories

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Comms Service Provider

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Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

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

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Overview

Fortinet FortiGate is a versatile network security tool offering features like VPN, firewall, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and scalability. It is known for its performance and integration with other Fortinet products, making it a preferred choice for robust cybersecurity.

Fortinet FortiGate stands out as a comprehensive cybersecurity solution with strong performance and ease of configuration. It delivers unified threat management, integrating features such as dynamic routing, SD-WAN support, and centralized management. Despite its strengths, improvements in the web interface's stability, pricing structures, and reporting capabilities are needed. Users seek better integration with third-party tools and automation advancements to enhance the experience further. These enhancements, alongside improvements in bandwidth management and the reduction of licensing costs, are points of interest for users looking to capitalize on FortiGate's extensive capabilities.

What are Fortinet FortiGate's key features?

VPN: Ensures secure remote connections.
Firewall: Protects against unauthorized access.
Web Filtering: Blocks malicious sites and content.
Application Control: Manages and controls applications.
Intrusion Prevention: Detects and prevents vulnerabilities.
SSL Inspection: Enhances security by inspecting encrypted traffic.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating Fortinet FortiGate?

Affordability: Offers cost-effective security solutions.
Reliability: Known for consistent and stable performance.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Fortinet products.
Comprehensive Protection: Provides broad threat protection capabilities.

Fortinet FortiGate is widely implemented across industries as a primary firewall system for securing internet gateways and safeguarding data centers. It supports businesses in achieving SD-WAN integration and enhances cybersecurity by providing essential features like antivirus, web filtering, and application control. Enterprises utilize FortiGate for securing remote connections and ensuring compliance with security standards, making it adaptable for different network sizes and industries.

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Check Point Cloud Firewall delivers advanced threat prevention and administration ease with centralized management of hybrid clouds. It offers seamless cloud platform integration, maintaining consistent security policies and enhancing efficiency.

Check Point Cloud Firewall is designed for comprehensive cloud security, ensuring perimeter protection, traffic inspection, and threat prevention. It is often used for safeguarding workloads and applications in public cloud settings like AWS and Azure. The firewall effectively controls both east-west and north-south traffic and supports hybrid cloud setups. Utilizing features like VPN, IPS, and URL filtering, it secures environments across multiple platforms, helping manage compliance effectively while addressing latency, API integration, and onboarding challenges.

What are the key features?

Advanced Threat Prevention: Defends against cyber threats across hybrid clouds.
Auto-Scaling: Automatically adjusts resources to meet demand.
Unified Security Management: Centralizes management for consistent security.
REST API Automation: Enables seamless integration with existing workflows.
Robust VPN Capabilities: Ensures secure data transmission across networks.

What benefits to expect in reviews?

Ease of Administration: Simplified management processes across environments.
Operational Efficiency: Enhances productivity by reducing risk and complexity.
Consistent Security Policies: Maintains a uniform security posture between clouds.
User-Friendly Interface: Streamlines user interactions and task completion.

Check Point Cloud Firewall sees frequent use in sectors needing robust perimeter protection, such as finance and healthcare, where compliance is critical. Its capabilities suit businesses utilizing public cloud infrastructures, managing complex hybrid models, or requiring strong VPN services and traffic control.

Check Point Software Technologies

Check Point Power-1 is the first security appliance to provide simple and flexible field performance upgradability. It has world class performance up to 25 Gbps in convenient 2-U form factor and flexible multi-function security appliance provides expandability and investment protection.

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Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya

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