Check Point CloudGuard WAF's main use case is protecting web application APIs from external threats. It helps us block common attacks like SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and bot traffic, while also ensuring compliance with the security standards.
One unique aspect of our use case for Check Point CloudGuard WAF is how we leverage it to protect customer APIs that are critical to our business. Because we develop and host several in-house applications, we needed a solution that could adapt quickly to new endpoints and traffic patterns. Check Point CloudGuard WAF has been especially helpful here, automatically learning and adjusting protection without requiring constant manual tuning.
The best features Check Point CloudGuard WAF offers include AI-driven threat prevention, protection against OWASP Top 10, and zero-day attacks.
The zero-day attack protection in Check Point CloudGuard WAF has been very effective for us. Instead of waiting for signature updates or manual rule changes, the system uses AI to detect abnormal patterns and block suspicious traffic automatically.
Check Point CloudGuard WAF has positively impacted our organization by strengthening application security while reducing the workload in our team. The AI-driven protection against zero-day attacks and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities means threats are blocked automatically before patches are applied. This noticeably reduced the number of incidents we needed to investigate, freeing up time for more strategic projects.
Check Point CloudGuard WAF's ability to preemptively block zero-day attacks is one of its strongest advantages. Instead of relying on traditional signature updates, it uses AI and contextual analysis to spot abnormal traffic patterns and block them before they can exploit vulnerabilities. For example, during the Log4Shell disclosure, Check Point CloudGuard WAF was already blocking the suspicious payloads without us needing to manually adjust rules.
The breach reduction feature of Check Point CloudGuard WAF is one of the most impactful aspects of the solution. It proactively blocks suspicious traffic before it can exploit vulnerabilities, which has noticeably reduced the risk of breach in our environment.
Check Point CloudGuard WAF's support is only available in English. I gave Check Point CloudGuard WAF a rating of 9 out of 10 because the language limitation of support keeps it from being a perfect score, as I prefer support in different languages.
I have been using Check Point CloudGuard WAF for around six years.
Check Point CloudGuard WAF is very stable.
Check Point CloudGuard WAF's scalability is very good, and I have no issues with this.
Check Point CloudGuard WAF's customer support is very great and very fast.
I would give Check Point CloudGuard WAF a rating of 10 for customer support.
I previously used Azure WAF, but I decided to switch to Check Point CloudGuard WAF.
The first deployment of Check Point CloudGuard WAF was initially difficult because the documentation is not intuitive, but it is no longer an issue.
I do not utilize Check Point CloudGuard WAF alongside any other Check Point products. I prefer to use a centralized WAF or specialist WAF to assess the efficiency improvements provided by Check Point CloudGuard WAF compared to traditional WAFs.
I have saved a significant amount of time and resources since implementing Check Point CloudGuard WAF. Before, our teams often spent several hours manually tuning rules and chasing false positives. The detection has now cut the workload by more than half, freeing up three or four hours less per week.
Check Point CloudGuard WAF has reduced our total cost of ownership by approximately 10%. I consider the time saved as a return on investment since using Check Point CloudGuard WAF.
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point CloudGuard WAF are excellent, and I have no concerns with them.
I did not evaluate other options before choosing Check Point CloudGuard WAF.
Check Point CloudGuard WAF is an excellent security tool, and my advice to others looking into using it is that it is complete and modern. Check Point CloudGuard WAF is an excellent solution for web applications, and you should consider it for future deployments. I would rate this product 9 out of 10.
