Check Point WAF as a Service (Advanced/PAYG, Free 7 Days or 1M Requests)

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Check Point WAF as a Service (WAFaaS) is an AI-based WAF solution delivering the highest protection against known and zero-day threats through advanced AI and IPS signatures. Check Point WAFaaS provides multiple layers of protection: rate limiting, AI engines, IPS signatures, zero-day file security, bot protection. Check Point WAFaaS delivers a non-agent WAF, deployable within minutes, and adds advanced DDoS mitigation. Traffic is seamlessly routed through Check Point servers, which automatically issue SSL certificates.

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Anonymous

Powerful Security, But Difficult to Budget

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?

The WAF from Check Point works very well. In the dashboard, I can see an overview of all the requests it has blocked, with specific logs and mainly the origin behind them.

What do you dislike about the product?

I don't find it very user-friendly and it requires more knowledge of underlying systems than I had expected. The high purchase price is a downside for me. Calculating capacity and additional options makes it difficult for me to budget effectively.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Check Point WAF to secure our domains, but it is sometimes not user-friendly and expensive. It offers good protection, shows blocked requests and their origin in a convenient dashboard.

Computer & Network Security

Powerful WAF, but complex setup and reporting need simplification

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?

What I like most about Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is how it combines strong security capabilities with a relatively straightforward management experience. The UI is clean and well organized, which makes it easier to monitor traffic, review security events, and manage policies without adding unnecessary complexity.

Its integration capabilities are another plus, especially when connecting the WAF to existing cloud environments and established security workflows. Performance has been reliable as well, providing solid protection without a noticeable impact on application responsiveness. From an ROI standpoint, centralized security management and the reduced effort needed for ongoing monitoring and policy administration make it a worthwhile investment for organizations that require consistent web application protection.

Onboarding and support have also been helpful, particularly when I’ve had configuration or troubleshooting questions. I also appreciate the intelligence built into the platform, which helps identify suspicious activity and potential threats more efficiently than relying entirely on manual analysis. Overall, it strikes a strong balance between security, usability, performance, and operational efficiency.

What do you dislike about the product?

One area that could be improved is the overall complexity of configuration and policy management. Although the interface is generally well organized, some advanced settings take time to understand, especially for new users or teams that aren’t already familiar with web application security concepts. Because of this learning curve, initial setup and troubleshooting can end up being more time-consuming than expected.

Pricing can also be a factor for smaller organizations, particularly when additional capabilities or higher levels of protection are needed. Reporting and analytics could be more intuitive as well; clearer insights and more streamlined dashboards would help users identify trends faster and prioritize security events more effectively. Overall, the product is powerful, but simplifying advanced workflows and making the platform feel more transparent and accessible would significantly improve the user experience.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Check Point WAF helps our organization tackle the challenge of protecting web applications and APIs from evolving security threats, while still keeping security management manageable for our teams. It provides greater visibility into application traffic and helps us identify and block malicious activity before it can affect our applications, users, or business operations.

From my perspective, one of the biggest advantages is the reduction in manual effort needed to monitor and respond to web application security issues. Centralized visibility and policy management make it easier for our security and IT teams to work together, investigate incidents, and maintain consistent protection across our environments.

At the organizational level, it also helps lower security risk, improve operational efficiency, and support broader security and compliance requirements. Rather than relying on multiple disconnected tools and manual processes, we can take a more structured approach to protecting our applications. This enables our teams to spend more time on strategic security initiatives, while still maintaining a strong level of protection for critical business services.

Vasilis K.

Strong Security, Centralized Visibility, and Seamless Check Point Ecosystem Integration

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?

What I like best about Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is its strong balance of security, visibility, and ease of management. It provides effective protection against common web application threats while giving security teams centralized visibility and control. I also like that it integrates well with the broader Check Point security ecosystem, which can simplify monitoring and policy management for organizations already using Check Point products.

What do you dislike about the product?

The main thing I dislike about Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is that it can feel complex to configure and manage, especially for teams that are new to the platform. Fine-tuning security policies and rules can require some time and expertise, and the overall cost can also be a consideration for smaller organizations. The user interface and documentation could be more intuitive in some areas to make troubleshooting and day-to-day administration easier.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Check Point WAF helps us protect our web applications and APIs from threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other malicious traffic. It reduces the risk of application-level attacks while providing visibility into traffic and security events. This benefits us by improving our overall security posture, reducing the amount of manual monitoring required, and giving the team greater confidence that our internet-facing applications are protected without significantly impacting legitimate users.

sandun B.

Strong Security with Ease of Management

Reviewed on Aug 05, 2026

Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?

I like Check Point WAF's strong security capabilities combined with ease of management. The policy management is flexible, which is really helpful. Plus, the initial setup is relatively straightforward, making the transition smoother.

What do you dislike about the product?

I find the initial deployment and policy tuning can take time.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Check Point WAF to protect our public-facing application from cyber threats like SQL injections, XSS, and OWASP vulnerabilities. Its strong security capabilities and ease of management, like flexible policy management, are key benefits.

reviewer2108088

Secure filtering and application control have protected web workloads and simplified deployment

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

I have found features like Cisco ASA and Firepower most valuable. Secure Firewall is a secure firewall with features like WAF and web applications. We have web filtering applications, secure features, and application controls among other features.

What is most valuable?

What needs improvement?

Currently, I have no suggestions for Cisco Secure Firewall. I am not working on the next-generation firewall of Cisco. As I already mentioned, I have no suggestions regarding the features and improvements. I am not working on Cisco firewall currently.

For how long have I used the solution?

Overall, I have been working with Cisco Secure Firewall for almost three to four years.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate the technical support by Cisco a nine out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

I think the implementation is easy. GUI-based implementation for firewalls is straightforward. Although the command line is a very simple process, next-generation firewalls now come with GUI-based interfaces.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

In comparison to other vendors, the pricing is reasonable and affordable.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I am currently using some Cisco products. I am currently using some switches of Cisco. I am working on the ASA series. I stopped working with Cisco Firewall more than one to two years ago. I am currently dealing mostly with other Cisco products. I am not dealing with Cisco Secure Access or Cisco Duo. I am working with different product vendors such as Check Point and Fortinet. I am working with Check Point Web Application Firewalls and using bundles with them. I am using some features such as WAF and UTP bundles with application controls, web filtering, email filtering, and DNS filtering and controls that are implemented with UTP enterprise bundles and other WAF applications. I have been dealing with Check Point for three to four years on different products. I am using other platforms and testing some things for the networks. I am also using some other products with them.

What other advice do I have?

I did not have new features or functionalities that I have used recently in Secure Firewall. Check Point WAF is used in my company and my customers are using it. I have seen measurable business and security outcomes since implementation of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). All vendors design firewalls with application filtering. As per current incident reporting, we implement and update our feature updates and security databases. These databases are updated regularly. Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) works fine for every product like Cisco, Check Point, Fortinet, and Palo Alto. I am currently not using Check Point WAF as a primary solution, just for a specific purpose. Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is working fine and reports, detects, and stops attacks such as IPS and detection. I would rate Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) a nine out of ten. The existing features are working fine, but new day-to-day attacks and issues arise in the environment globally, dealing with attacks such as phishing and DDoS attacks daily. Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) could improve by addressing the new day-to-day attacks and issues that arise in the environment and globally dealing with attacks. I have been satisfied with pricing, technical support, and performance. I am a customer of Check Point. I have been working in this field for several years. My overall review rating for this product is ten.

Babu K

Application security has reduced incidents and now needs UI fixes and shared exception rules

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

We have implemented Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) in our environment. We have been dealing with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) for three months. We are using Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) for our company only.

Currently, we are handling only the L7 part with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), and we are planning to expand to the APIs and rate-limiting capabilities. We are not handling the network part, as we are only taking care of the security part with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF).

We have a team of 15 people who handle Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) and other security aspects. We have only two administrators dedicated to Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF).

What is most valuable?

We have seen measurable business and security outcomes since implementation. We have observed reduced incidents with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF).

Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) has helped us reduce our false positives rate. Compared to other WAF solutions, Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is user-friendly and very visible. When we review incidents with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), it is clearly visible where the block occurred and it shows us detailed overview of the incident. In other products, I am not able to get the exact reason for the block, so I can identify where the block happened, and it is very user-friendly for me to add the policy or explicit policy there.

What needs improvement?

I face issues with the UI part of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), as it malfunctions sometimes. Sometimes I do not see the icons in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), and whenever I refresh the page, the icons remain invisible.

Additional features I have considered with Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) include the ability to add an exception rule. Since we have multiple projects, I want to add an exception rule to all projects as a shared exception, but when adding it, I am unable to add it individually.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working in this field for three years.

How are customer service and support?

When I raise any TAC ticket for Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), I am satisfied with their points and their support, as I am receiving immediate responses from the TAC. I can easily rate their support for Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) an eight out of ten.

An incident occurred regarding the Global Accelerator movement from CloudFront to Global Accelerator, and for that, it took one week to respond, which was delayed by five days.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We considered the F5 WAF, Edge, and Radware before finally choosing Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF).

How was the initial setup?

Compared to others, it was very easy for us to onboard Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) application.

What about the implementation team?

We received nice support from the OEM for Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), so they guided us, and we completed it within a week, onboarding one full project.

What other advice do I have?

The main reason why I chose Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is about the cost, and we have a Check Point firewall and we also use endpoint security and email security, so we wanted to choose this as a one-stop solution.

I do not have an idea regarding Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF)'s ability for preemptively blocking zero-day attacks and detecting hidden anomalies, as it has been only three months, so we are yet to explore things in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). Currently, we did not check the AI-driven threat detection and prevention capabilities in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF). Are you referring to the Gen AI or the built-in part of the WAF?

Regarding the built-in AI-driven threat detection and prevention capabilities, I do not see any false positive detection based on the AI part in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), so everything we are receiving is accurate results only. Based on that learning part, when Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is in learning mode, the learning part is very helpful for us to filter those things, so after moving it to blocking, we are not receiving any false positive alerts or incidents. If I want to add an exception in Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), I can either add it in the shared one or in a local one.

I have given this review an overall rating of 7.5 out of 10.

Ashith S.

Strong Web Traffic Visibility, But a Steep Learning Curve

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026

Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?

What I like most about Check Point WAF is its clear visibility into web traffic and blocked requests. It makes it easy to identify suspicious activity and fine-tune security policies. Once configured, it provides reliable protection with minimal day-to-day effort.

What do you dislike about the product?

The biggest drawback is the learning curve, especially for first-time users. The interface can feel crowded, and fine-tuning policiesThe initial setup and policy tuning can be time-consuming, especially if you're new to WAFs. The interface isn't always intuitive, and some configuration options require extra effort to understand. takes time to avoid false positives. Some configuration tasks could also be more intuitive.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Check Point WAF helps protect our web applications from common attacks while reducing the need for constant manual monitoring. It gives us better visibility into suspicious traffic, allowing us to respond faster and manage security more efficiently.

Samiksha C.

Complex Setup, but Strong Security Features

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?

I feel Check Point WAF is very basic but it does its job well in protecting the organization. It definitely helps when an employee is clicking on a suspicious link, like, preventing phishing attacks. I appreciate that it logs everything so that the SOC team stays aware. The feature I love the most is the firewall policy management and log monitoring via the smart console. I regularly work on analyzing the logs to investigate issues and validate security alerts. I also use the threat prevention features like IPS and antivirus to understand patterns and tune rules.

What do you dislike about the product?

I feel the setup is very complex and quite lengthy. It also has a high cost, and the performance impact is a bit lagging. It increases latency, reduces throughput, and needs proper sizing and tuning. I request the Check Point team to hopefully make the process easier.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Check Point WAF to protect my organization, detecting endpoint activities and preventing security breaches. It logs everything, keeping our SOC team aware of potential phishing threats and ensuring we don't visit suspicious links.

UTSAV A.

Intuitive and Secure Firewall Solution

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?

I find Check Point WAF very easy to use. Even if someone is new to firewall stuff, they can handle it effectively with some guidance on using its GUI. The setup is also quite straightforward; you can set it up in five to ten minutes using the GUI interface, which is quite comfortable for first-timers.

What do you dislike about the product?

As of now, I've used many firewalls, and while Check Point WAF's interface is good, I feel it could be improved a little bit. Compared to Fortinet, their GUI interface is slightly better than Check Point's. That's pretty much the only thing I would say needs improvement, although Check Point does have very good features compared to Palo Alto and ForteGate.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Check Point WAF to secure our environment from vulnerabilities, performing URL and application-level filtering effectively.

Milan D.

Solid WAF Protection With a Learning Curve

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?

What I like best is the contextual AI engine that detects threats without relying on constant signature updates. It dramatically cut down our false positives compared to our previous signature-based WAF, which means less time spent tuning rules and chasing noise. Deployment across our cloud environments was straightforward, and the automatic learning of application behavior means new apps get protected without a ton of manual configuration. The unified management through the Infinity portal is also a big plus for us since we can see everything in one place.

What do you dislike about the product?

The initial setup and configuration felt more complex than expected, and the learning curve for tuning rules to reduce false positives was steep. Documentation could be more thorough in places, and support response times occasionally lagged when we ran into urgent issues. Pricing also feels on the higher side compared to some alternatives, especially as you scale traffic. Better dashboards and more intuitive policy management would go a long way

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use Check Point WAF to protect our web applications and APIs from common threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and bot traffic. Before adopting it, we struggled with manually managing security rules and staying ahead of emerging attacks. It's given us more consistent protection across our cloud environments and reduced the time our team spends triaging alerts. The automated threat detection lets us focus on other priorities while staying confident our applications are covered.