CloudGuard WAF

My main use case for Check Point CloudGuard WAF  is to protect web applications and APIs from OWASP Top 10, and it has helped to secure cloud workload and prevent unauthorized access to data leaks.

I use Check Point CloudGuard WAF  to block SQL injection and cross-site scripting attacks, and we protect the API by enforcing strict access, automatically applying a security policy to new applications before deploying in the cloud.

The best features Check Point CloudGuard WAF  offers in my experience include automated policy upgrade with threat coverage intelligence, flexible deployment, and zero-day protection, which stand out to me the most.

The automated policy creation and threat intelligence have helped my team by reducing manual configuration and saving time, and the threat intelligence updates ensure immediate protection against new threats, simplifying daily operations and improving response speed.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF  has positively impacted my organization by strengthening overall application security and data security, and it reduces manual workload for the security team while improving compliance in securing cloud workloads.

It has improved compliance and manual workflows through automated updates and reports, making it easier to meet compliance, with faster audits and readily available security evidence in reports, and it reduces time spent on manual rule creation and log reviews by automating policy enforcement.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF could be improved by simplifying the initial setup for a faster deployment, making the dashboard and reporting more customizable, and offering a more accessible pricing model.

I have been using Check Point CloudGuard WAF for the past one year.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF is definitely stable in my experience.

It has a user-friendly interface that makes monitoring and management easier with smooth integration with other Check Point and third-party security tools, and it provides a clear dashboard for visibility into attack and traffic patterns.

I would rate customer support as eight out of ten.

I chose this rating because sometimes the response will be delayed more than expected.

Customer support is good, but sometimes it takes longer than expected.

Positive

I have seen a return on investment from using Check Point CloudGuard WAF, considering both time and money.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was good.

The experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is straightforward without any challenges.

My advice for others looking into using Check Point CloudGuard WAF is to plan deployment with clear policies to maximize protection from the start and take advantage of automated updates and threat intelligence to reduce manual work, ensuring proper integration with your cloud environment.

My main use case for Check Point CloudGuard WAF  is defending from SQL injection or DDoS attacks, and a quick specific example would be that it protects our applications and data from these threats.

I don't have anything else to add about my main use case, as there are no stories or examples where it helped my team.

The best features Check Point CloudGuard WAF  offers are that it's very easy to use, the automated management is very nice, and the introduction of new AI is very efficient, which I find valuable.

With the introduction of AI in general, Check Point CloudGuard WAF  provides very high accuracy on the data, allowing me to avoid a lot of false positives and saving me time in determining if what I'm seeing is a possible attack.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF  has positively impacted my organization by reducing incidents because I don't have false positives.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF can be improved; initially, the setup is very complicated, and there's not a lot of documentation available, plus it didn't have something for anti-bot, but other than that, it is fine.

The documentation issue means that I can't find it online very easily, and while I can always ask support, it's a bit limited. As for anti-bot, I refer to a feature that I can find a better option for on Cloudflare .

I don't have anything more to add about the needed improvements or anything regarding the onboarding.

I have been using Check Point CloudGuard WAF for one year.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF is very stable, and I haven't had any issues with downtime or reliability, plus it handles growth easily in my environment.

The customer support is rated eight. I have had to contact them, and my experience was satisfactory.

I did not previously use a different solution before Check Point CloudGuard WAF, so there's no prior comparison.

I don't have metrics, but I see a return on investment in overall efficiency, as it has saved my team time and reduced incidents.

I don't know about the pricing, setup cost, or licensing for Check Point CloudGuard WAF, as I don't manage costs.

Before choosing Check Point CloudGuard WAF, I did not evaluate other options, as I went straight with it.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF works very well with all the clouds, such as Azure  and AWS , and I shouldn't have any problems adding this feature to my environment.

Regarding the reduction in incidents, I don't have any percentages, but I know I can save a lot of time because I understand that if something is signaled, I need to check it, as it's very not probable that it is a false threat.

My advice for others looking into using Check Point CloudGuard WAF is that, similar to other Check Point services, it can be intimidating at the start, but you will manage after some time.

I rate Check Point CloudGuard WAF eight out of ten.

Our main use case for Check Point CloudGuard WAF  is that we have been reselling this product for three years, and we have experienced that this CloudGuard WAF  protects from zero-day attacks, boot attacks, and other OWASP top 10 attacks.

Before deploying Check Point CloudGuard WAF , we faced several vulnerabilities such as SQL injections. We encountered different vulnerabilities, but after implementing this product, we have reduced these attacks.

We are a reseller of Check Point.

The best features that Check Point CloudGuard WAF  offers are its easy integration with other products and its good threat prevention features. Since it is default in a device, it protects us from zero-day attacks, and first learns traffic before allowing it into our network. It protects us from botnet attacks and many vulnerabilities are discarded by these deployments.

The integration process went smoothly for us as it easily integrated with our existing products, and it reduced approximately 90% of attacks after deployment.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF also has a comprehensive reporting feature and a well-designed dashboard.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF has impacted our organization positively, as after deploying this product it reduces the time to analyze attacks and protects from several attacks, enhancing our security posture.

We are now saving approximately four hours per day on analyzing attacks.

There are improvements that can be made regarding pricing since it has a high initial cost. If they could reduce that, it would be beneficial. Additionally, it has a complex initial configuration. Reducing such complexities would make it even better to have.

We have been using Check Point CloudGuard WAF for three years now. It is a good product.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF is stable.

It handles increasing traffic easily because we can extend our demands based on our needs.

The customer support service is good based on the support we purchased, as they are available 24/7.

Positive

The initial setup with Check Point CloudGuard WAF is complex.

I have seen a return on investment since deploying Check Point CloudGuard WAF. We have saved money by protecting our environment from new vulnerabilities and preventing theft by cybercriminals. It has saved our money and time investigating vulnerabilities and zero-day attacks. It has great potential and provides an excellent security profile to our environment.

The initial cost of Check Point CloudGuard WAF is high.

We have evaluated other WAF providers such as F5 and others, but we chose Check Point CloudGuard WAF according to its performance. It is a good device.

I suggest to others that if you have web-based applications or HTTPS traffic, you must use Check Point CloudGuard WAF to protect your service. On a scale of 1-10, I rate this solution a 9.