What is our primary use case?
Check Point CloudGuard Application Security is a one-stop unified solution for securing workloads and IT assets most efficiently. The Web Application Firewalls of this solution are designed in a most customizable and advanced manner, which suits different requirements in an effortless way.
Also, all APIs integrated with our IT system are completely prevented and secured by this product. It helps restrict malware attacks on our APIs and enables the blacking of any malware and phishing elements in the system.
One of the highly versatile and deployable products for any kind of IT security.
How has it helped my organization?
CloudGuard Application Security strengthened the IT security of our organization. We faced lesser trouble in managing the endpoints and it went through quite smoothly. Also, the trial version of the solution is extremely beneficial and has enormous utility features to test the features before final deployment. My IT administrator understood the requirement well and also propose API integration with our internal cloud and server system.
The application security is an advanced product with high threat detection rates with full agility and also is a highly scalable solution for any organization. It takes less time to comprehend the features and their utilities are of paramount importance.
What is most valuable?
It is a highly scalable solution with a quick turnaround time for deployment and running of the software across any IT system.
Easy and effortless API integration of this application security tool with any other IT assets and software on-premise and cloud.
The solution is highly replicable across diverse IT environments. No problem or hassle faced in running the same.
Cost-effective application security product with high utility features available for testing in their trial version. It helps in making mindful buying decisions as per customer requirements.
What needs improvement?
Cost reduction and trial period extension should be considered with some lucrative discount offerings in buying standard versions. This will attract more and more new vendors and customers to partner and will be a win-win situation for all stakeholders involved.
Also, the IT security environment is dynamic and ever-evolving, with new developmental changes every now and then. We are customizing our needs and requirements for business mindfully, and this requires a lot of effort in immersing new and advanced features to enhance customer satisfaction.
Cloud Guard Application Security should attune their working and new developments in alignment with the business requirements in these changing environments.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for the past year now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution has good stability and replicability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a highly scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using an in-house solution with few features and more of manual intervention. It was not very satisfactory.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is an effortless go-to software tool for IT security.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented via a vendor ONLY.
What was our ROI?
We've seen an ROI of over 70%.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are at the inception phase but can undoubtedly recommend Cloud Guard Application Security solution for prospective organizations as the product is an advanced and customized solution with a high-performance rate in detecting malware and fewer false negatives.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
A lot of options were chosen by the IT team before the final buy decision. We looked into McAfee, IBM, and other security solutions, which were examined, tried, and tested thoroughly.
What other advice do I have?
They are offering fantastic IT security solutions and should keep evolving this way to keep up with the pace of IT security advancements in a recent technological era.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
IBM
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.