Check Point Cloud Firewall with Threat Prevention and SandBlast BYOL
Advanced threat prevention security for AWS and hybrid cloud environments, with Threat Extraction and Threat Emulation.
**Please note: To ensure optimal operations, Check Point recommends a 4 vCores machine size. This provides balanced efficiency and smooth performance, which most customers find ideal for their needs.
Reviews (287)
Sandip K.
Strong Cloud Security and Easy Policy Creation with Check Point Cloud Firewall
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like check point cloud firewall because it has very strong cloud security and also it is very easy to use and also it has a very effective threat prevention capacity and also we can easily create policy in check point cloud firewall.
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike most about check point cloud firewall is that the setup is little bit complicated at first, so new users need more time to get familiar with product and also requires guidance for new users to understand the features of it.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The check point cloud firewall helps us to protect cloud environment from attack and also prevent from unauthorized access from the internet. It helps us to improve network security in our cloud environment and also gives visibility of network and easy policy.
Financial Services
Top-Notch Cloud Firewall with Powerful Threat Prevention
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Excellent cloud firewall! The main benefits are powerful Threat Prevention and centralized policy management. Deployment is seamless, and the security is top-notch.
What do you dislike about the product?
Heavy and complex tool. SmartConsole has a steep learning curve. Setting up auto-scaling in the cloud is tricky, and premium licensing is costly.
. But overall is ok
. But overall is ok
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It solves cloud security gaps with advanced threat prevention and central control. It benefits me by blocking complex attacks and easing policy management.
Rayaan A.
Comprehensive Traffic Control with a Learning Curve
Reviewed on May 05, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like how easy it is to manage all our network rules in one place instead of juggling different tools. It also gives clear visibility into traffic, which makes it much easier to spot and fix issues quickly. Having everything in one place saves a lot of time. Instead of jumping between different cloud tools, we can update rules, review logs, and troubleshoot issues from a single dashboard, which makes day to day work much smoother.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some parts feel more complicated than they need to be, especially when setting up or fine-tuning policies. It can take a bit of trial and error to get everything working the way we want. Policy setup can feel a bit layered, especially when you are trying to understand how different rules interact. It would help if there were clearer guidance or examples built into the workflow, so you don't have to rely as much on documentation or trial and error.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Check Point CloudGuard Network Security to control network traffic in our cloud environment. It simplifies managing rules across tools, catches unusual activity early, and provides a single dashboard for smoother operations.
Rishi T.
Reliable and User-Friendly Security with Minor Setup Hurdles
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like Check Point CloudGuard Network Security because it's easy to use and effectively keeps my network safe from threats. It works fast and doesn't slow down my work. I really appreciate how I can manage everything from one place and see what's happening on my network in real time. The automatic blocking of threats without needing much intervention from me saves a lot of time.
What do you dislike about the product?
What doesn't work as well for me is that sometimes it takes a bit of time to set up new rules when I need to make changes quickly. Also, the reports could be simpler to understand. Those are the main things I'd like to see improved.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Check Point CloudGuard Network Security to protect my network and data from cyberattacks, stopping hackers and malware. It blocks bad traffic, keeps my information safe, and allows me to work without worry.
vinit s.
Unified Management and Strong Threat Protection in a User-Friendly Experience
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Enhanced unified management, strong security, and high-level threat protection help administrators manage the entire network more effectively. Overall, it feels more user-friendly.
What do you dislike about the product?
As a first-time user, I’ve found Checkpoint Security Guard can be difficult to manage at times. The console feels complex, mainly because there are so many features available within the management console.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point network security feels like a strong safeguard against fragmentation because it offers a unified security management console. It has also helped me mitigate zero-day vulnerabilities, which makes day-to-day security management feel more consistent and controlled.
Vishnukumar M.
Well-Designed Posture Management and Upgraded IAM in Check Point Next Guard
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Check Point Next Guard’s posture management settings are well designed and useful for effective administration. The identity and access management features have also been upgraded in the required way.
What do you dislike about the product?
Checkpoint Security Guard can be difficult to manage at times for a first-time user, since the console feels more complex due to the many features available in the management console.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Checkpoint network security feels more like a guard against fragmentation because it provides a unified security management console. It has also helped mitigate zero-day vulnerabilities.
Oil & Energy
Check Point CloudGuard provides resilient cloud security with easy administration
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Cloud environments require even more resilient network security protection than on-prem datacenters. Check Point CloudGuard offers prevention from advanced threats and easiness in administration
What do you dislike about the product?
Additional cost is incurred when running third party firewall in the cloud, but Check Point CloudGuard offers reliable protection from the Internet based threats
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Check Point CloudGuard adds additional layer of protection to existing cloud security features, provides constant updates and wonderful single pane administrative interface
Sanjana C.
Centralized, Layered Defense with Strong Visibility and Logging
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like most about Check Point security is its centralized policy management and how it brings firewall, IPS, anti-bot, anti-virus, and sandboxing together into a single, layered defense model. It also stands out for strong logging, identity awareness, and solid visibility, which is helpful for audits as well as incident response.
What do you dislike about the product?
Security is widely respected for its high catch rates and robust "single pane of glass" management, it is often a "love it or hate it" platform. So broadly no issue to be report as of now
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It performs well across multiple categories. It offers a stronger security posture, helps reduce risk, enables a faster response to threats, and supports smooth operations overall. I also find the interface user-friendly.
ANKIT S.
Effective Threat Prevention and Unified Cloud Security Management
Reviewed on Apr 08, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
It provides deep visibility and control, helping teams quickly detect, respond, and remediate threats across distributed environments.it stands out for combining scalability, automation, and high detection accuracy.
What do you dislike about the product?
The UI sometimes feel outdated or slow at times, with occasional lag while loading dashboards or navigating settings.Logs can be detailed but not always easy to analyze, making issue resolution time-consuming.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Security gaps during vulnerability remediation
Fixing vulnerabilities takes time, leaving systems exposed.
Solution & Benefit: CloudGuard can apply real-time protection and “virtual patching” while fixes are in progress, minimizing exposure windows.
Fixing vulnerabilities takes time, leaving systems exposed.
Solution & Benefit: CloudGuard can apply real-time protection and “virtual patching” while fixes are in progress, minimizing exposure windows.
Rakesh R.
Industry-Leading Threat Prevention with Seamless Unified Management
Reviewed on Apr 07, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like its industry-leading threat prevention best, blocking 100% of malware and exploits with zero false positives per recent CyberRatings tests. The unified management console also stands out, offering consistent policies and visibility across multi-cloud and on-premises setups for seamless operations
What do you dislike about the product?
The main drawbacks of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security are its steep learning curve and complex initial setup, often requiring deep familiarity with Check Point ecosystems or cloud architectures. Users also criticize the high pricing, dated user interface with occasional lags, and limited support for some features like IPv6, serverless, or certain VPN modes
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Main Problems Solved
Multi-Cloud Complexity: Provides single-pane visibility and consistent policies for AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid setups, easing migrations without policy rework.
Threat Prevention Gaps: Delivers real-time blocking of exploits/malware (100% efficacy in tests), plus IaC integration for DevSecOps.
Misconfigurations & Drift: Continuous posture analysis, auto-remediation, and context-aware alerts fix vulnerabilities from code to runtime.
Multi-Cloud Complexity: Provides single-pane visibility and consistent policies for AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid setups, easing migrations without policy rework.
Threat Prevention Gaps: Delivers real-time blocking of exploits/malware (100% efficacy in tests), plus IaC integration for DevSecOps.
Misconfigurations & Drift: Continuous posture analysis, auto-remediation, and context-aware alerts fix vulnerabilities from code to runtime.