Check Point CloudGuard Network Security Reviews

This application provides security intelligence in advance to caution teams from engaging with insecure data. It has upgraded the company's security systems with modern assessment tools. 

The networking system has developed a secure infrastructure for exchanging content and sharing information among colleagues. 

Check Point CloudGuard Network Security secures our database from ransomware attacks. 

Integrations with other applications took place efficiently. It has enhanced the reliable management of workflows and effective communication.

Since we deployed this application, there have been no reported attacks from any external forces. Employees can fully focus on more productive duties without fear of being attacked by cybercriminals. 

Network Security has been fundamental in the implementation of most projects and tasks across the enterprise. 

The security tools deployed by this system detect attacks in advance, enabling members to take necessary precautions. 

It provides notifications on time, alerting members to avoid downloads and engagements from unsafe online sites.

Real-time monitoring of the security situation in all the applications has enhanced compliance and saved the company from unnecessary risks. 

It has prevented the organization from most attacks that could destroy data and slow down workflows. When browsing, it scans sites to ensure that they are safe and that no harm can be caused. 

The overall production of set features has set a reliable way to track down security threats and offers automated recovery. 

It provides real-time analytics on network security and excellent prevention measures.

I am satisfied with the performance of this platform. 

The network security situation in the company has improved since we deployed this application. The next release should be flexible and easier to integrate with other applications. 

The overall performance of this application has been efficient, and I totally recommend it to other companies. 

The networking process has to be simplified further to enable users to better understand how the system works. 

The threat scanning system should categorize the level of threats to enhance reliable data interpretation. 

The customer service team sometimes delays their response when there are emergencies that require immediate solutions. 

There is a need for timely updates to meet the current technological changes in data security management.

I've used the solution for nine months.

I am impressed by the overall output. It has been stable.

The performance has been excellent since we deployed this solution.

The customer service team provides excellent guidelines 24/7.

Positive

I have used NordLayer; however, the cost of maintenance was high.

The initial setup was straightforward.

The implementation took place through the vendor team.

There has been a positive ROI since we deployed this solution.

The cost is excellent, depending on the size of the organization.

I evaluated other software. Check Point CloudGuard Network Security offered the best performance.

This platform is good for cloud security management, and I totally recommend it to other organizations.

We use the solution to secure cloud infrastructures and manage incoming and outgoing traffic. Our clients operating in hybrid environments must ensure robust security for their applications and data.

The platform has significantly improved our organization's security posture by providing comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities, enhancing the overall security of our cloud applications and data.

The solution's most valuable features include sandboxing, application control, and the remote access blade. Sandboxing is essential for isolating potentially malicious files, while application control allows us to manage user access effectively.

The solution's future releases would benefit from incorporating more advanced machine learning capabilities for real-time threat detection and enhanced user interface options for ease of use.

I have been using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for six years.

The product is highly scalable and easily adapts to the growing needs of our clients' cloud environments.

The technical support team is knowledgeable and responsive. 

Positive

The initial setup was relatively straightforward, requiring careful configuration to align with our security policies.

We implemented the product through our in-house team, which was well-trained in the solution's features.

The return on investment has been substantial, as the enhanced security features have prevented potential breaches, saving costs related to security incidents.

I evaluated other options, including Palo Alto, but ultimately chose Check Point for its robust security features and user-friendly interface.

I highly recommend CloudGuard for organizations looking to enhance cloud security due to its comprehensive features and strong track record.

I rate it a ten out of ten. 

When we build security for companies, we use the cloud of services for building and configuring networks and Security on the company Network, including EDR or XDR on the computers, routers, and switches.

The customer gets reasonable security for their network at a reasonable price, except for Check Point's expensive router. Overall, the product is reasonably priced.

The router's anti-bot feature and network security for detecting malware and preventing its spread are critical components. Additionally, there are other features like antivirus, anti-malware, and a firewall. The anti-bot feature can detect if one device is hacked and has malware. It monitors the communication to and from this device and can detect and block the malware when it spreads to other computers on the network.

Every good security product requires a company with many research departments and staff. This ensures that the product is always up to date on the most relevant security threats. An excellent expert team of researchers on vulnerabilities and new cyber threats could exist.

They should start integrating AI more into the product to make it easier to use

I have been using Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for one year and a half.

The product is stable if deployed correctly. I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.

I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten.

The initial setup was neither easy nor difficult.

The product is expensive.

Check Point is a reliable company for network security. I trust them to protect my resources when using their products. However, their solutions could be improved to be more user-friendly and easier to integrate.

I recently implemented Check Point CloudGuard Network Security for our company's new customers. I installed the features and products after consulting with them. Setting up the network configuration was moderately complex and required careful attention. Check Point offers extensive configuration options, providing enhanced control and security, although it may require more setup effort initially.

I advised others to configure their product correctly.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

We use the security gateways to protect the virtual data centers. 

The most valuable feature for us is the ability to run the gateways as virtual machines in our virtual data center. The tool protects the virtual data centers. 

The solution's integration with cloud providers has seen significant development in the past months, but there is room for improvement for better integration.

I have been using the product for two years. 

CloudGuard Network security is stable. 

Scaling up is straightforward, involving the purchase of additional licenses and allocating virtual CPUs to the client.

CloudGuard Network Security's support is good. I would like the support to be faster. However, it is not possible all the time. 

Positive

The tool's deployment is straightforward. 

My customers have experienced ROI with the tool's use. If there's a security issue, it can lead to downtime or loss of data, which means losing money. So, the main focus is on the financial aspect. Security is also one of the benefits of using the product. 

We have both cloud and on-premises deployment models. The solution offers protection and full visibility of traffic on cloud solutions. It is rock solid and comes with proven technology. We can benefit from its detection rates and security. I rate the overall product a ten out of ten. It is a straightforward solution that uses existing technology. We don't have to learn new technology. We can use what we know and deploy it on to the cloud. 

We use the solution for the ingress and egress, often for VMSS auto-scaling groups. This involves linking on-premises to the cloud and managing incoming traffic within the same cloud environment.

Customers appreciate the CME plugin for automatically understanding assets within the cloud. This information appears in the manager, allowing users to tag the assets and adjust policies and rules accordingly.

The IT personnel who transition from on-premises to the cloud experience the same understanding, knowledge, and comfort with the cloud environment, using the familiar interface they had on-premises.

People don't know about the tool's features. There's a lack of skill. Users require more knowledge on how to integrate it into the cloud environment and orchestrate routing. So, it's not necessarily a CloudGuard Network Security or Check Point issue but more about integration, knowledge, and understanding.

I have been using the product for six years. 

The product's stability is good. 

The solution's scalability is good. 

The solution's support is good. 

Neutral

The tool's pricing is good. Customers want it to be cheap. I consider the pricing to be elastic. CloudGuard Network Security is perceived as cost-effective compared to using the built-in tools provided by the cloud. Specifically, the VPN functionality is more economical in CloudGuard Network Security, where users can create multiple VPNs without additional charges for each VPN, paying only for the bandwidth. This is contrasted with cloud providers that may charge for each VPN on a per-minute basis, including Ingress and Egress costs.

Unified Security Management provides a consistent interface and knowledge base, allowing those who were trained in Check Point for on-premise use to apply that same understanding across various cloud environments such as Google, AWS, Alibaba, Oracle, and more.

I rate the product an eight out of ten. There is always work to be done. However, some customers may find other technologies more understandable, and there could be a perceived difficulty in the human-computer interaction with Check Point. This might create challenges in comparison to competitors, as customers may find competitors' solutions easier to use.

We use the product to protect Azure workloads. 

The solution's most valuable feature is scalability. We can increase the number of CPUs, memory, and firewalls throughout easily. Using CloudGuard Network Security for managing cloud firewall rules is considered easier than using the normal security groups provided by Azure or AWS.

The solution needs to support more hypervisors. 

I have been using the product for two years. 

The solution's stability is good. 

The tool's scalability is good. 

Sometimes Check Point's technical support takes a long time when you need assistance with developing or fixing issues.

Positive

CloudGuard Network Security's deployment is straightforward. 

It took around a year to see the benefits of using CloudGuard Network Security. If you have CloudGuard Network Security managed by the same management server used for on-premises, you can control all policies in one management tool. I am confident in using the product. 

We are a Check Point partner, hence we trust the product and the company. I rate the overall product a nine out of ten. 

I can easily secure communication between our Azure Stack Hub and local Azure environments using CloudGuard gateways. This ensures that when I deploy applications in Azure, I can securely access databases and other resources in my local environment through a VPN channel. It is a straightforward way to keep everything protected as I work between the cloud and on-premises infrastructure.

The central management feature is a big plus, allowing us to manage both local and cloud gateways from one platform. Another advantage is the unified logging system, which makes it easy to track all communications. Index logs enable us to see all of the logs with all of the features in one place. Unlike other solutions like Palo Alto's Panorama, where checking logs can be cumbersome, CloudGuard's interface is user-friendly and efficient. I have to manually click on every log, one at a time. This helps streamline our deployment process, as I focus on the initial setup before handing it off to other departments for ongoing management.

CloudGuard's ease of policy creation and centralized logging are definite strengths.

There is room for improvement in addressing bugs and support issues. Communication with support, particularly with certain teams, can sometimes be challenging and slow, impacting problem resolution. 

I have been working with CloudGuard Cloud Network Security for almost eight years.

We use CloudGuard to manage 15,000 people. We have ten applications and 14 subscriptions.

The Israel tech support is better than other regions because they respond quickly and help us resolve our issues.

Neutral

Check Point's management interface is easier to use compared to products like Palo Alto's Panorama and FortiManager. 

Palo Alto and FortiManager are more complicated than CloudGuard.

When it comes to identifying security threats, CloudGuard is on par with other solutions. While Palo Alto doesn't have zero-day protection, it ultimately depends on how customers configure their security rules.

I'm quite pleased with CloudGuard because it is incredibly easy to deploy. Whether I'm using the marketplace or SmartConsole, setting up the gateway takes just a few seconds or minutes, and connecting to local or cloud management is seamless. 

Deploying Check Point CloudGuard has been generally straightforward, but we have encountered challenges with Azure Stack Hub due to feature discrepancies with public Azure. The absence of a console in Azure Stack Hub and outdated versions can pose issues. However, if project preparation and resource allocation are done correctly, deployments usually go smoothly. Typically, we purchase between two to six cores for our deployments.

If we prepare the right CPUs it's okay.

The pricing is okay. I know the cost for the competitors and CloudGuard pricing is fine. It is cheaper than other firewalls.

Overall, I would rate CloudGuard Cloud Network Security as a ten out of ten.

Check Point CloudGuard Network Security helps to ensure the security and protection of IT systems. We have many API integrations and want to ensure its protection. 

The product gives analytic reports. 

Check Point CloudGuard Network Security should give productive reports as per business requirements. It needs to improve support since the time-limit extended beyond a day. It should include more seamless API integrations. 

I have been using the product for four years. 

The product's stability is good. 

Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is very much scalable. My company has 1000 users. 

Check Point CloudGuard Network Security's deployment is easy and takes one day to complete. You need four resources to handle it. 

The product's licensing costs are yearly. 

I rate the product an eight out of ten.