# Azure Firewall, Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) vs Zscaler Internet Access Comparison

| | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 30 | 286 | 195 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (51.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Azure Firewall

Pros:
- Security Protection (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- High System Requirements (1 reviews)
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)

### Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)

Pros:
- Security (62 reviews)
- Threat Detection (41 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (33 reviews)
- Difficult Configuration (28 reviews)

### Zscaler Internet Access

Pros:
- Security (47 reviews)
- Internet Security (46 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (27 reviews)
- Complex Implementation (24 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (206 reviews) | 8.8 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (211 reviews) | 8.8 (145 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (189 reviews) | 8.6 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (129 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (204 reviews) | 8.7 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (126 reviews) | 8.9 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 9.2 (199 reviews) | 9.3 (140 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Azure Firewall

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Zscaler Internet Access

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | 8.8/10 | 63 |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Reports** | Not enough data | 9.3 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.8 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security Controls 

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.2 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Network Sandboxing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 8.8/10 | 26 |

#### Sandbox

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sandbox** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 

#### Evaluation

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Malware Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Submission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Malware Probability Scores** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 9.1/10 | 35 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Data Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (28 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | 8.6/10 | 10 |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API/Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Scoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.2 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | 8.9/10 | 36 |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Maintenance

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.9 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network Management

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | 9.3 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Console** | Not enough data | 9.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network Monitoring

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | 8.9/10 | 83 |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.7 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 8.9 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | 8.5/10 | 94 |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Masking** | Not enough data | 8.4 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | Not enough data | 8.7 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.5 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.4 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.6 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.3 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | 8.9/10 | 15 |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | 8.6/10 | 56 |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 9.1/10 | 51 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (44 reviews) | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (35 reviews) | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 
| **Application Gateway** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 9.1 (42 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (20 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 9.2 (40 reviews) | 
| **Antivirus** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (43 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 9.1 (42 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 9.5 (46 reviews) | 9.3 (43 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 7.7 (23 reviews) | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

### Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 8.5/10 | 10 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Global Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Security Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **User Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

### Microsegmentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | 8.9/10 | 16 |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dependency Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Enforcement

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Identity-Based Policy Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Segmentation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Visibility

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Secure Web Gateways

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 8.9/10 | 52 |

#### Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Content Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Traffic Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Ad and Tracker Blocking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 

#### Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | 
| **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Access Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 

#### Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (35 reviews) | 
| **Authentication and Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 
| **User and Group Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (39 reviews) | 

#### Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Bandwidth Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (33 reviews) | 
| **Integration Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (42 reviews) | 
| **Threat Intelligence Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 

### Zero Trust Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 9.2/10 | 9 |

#### Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Multi-factor authentication (MFA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Role-based access control (RBAC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Identity federation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint detection and response (EDR)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Device posture assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Micro-segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Zero trust network access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data loss prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Data classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Application-level controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Secure application access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Continuous monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cross-platform compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Policy enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Comprehensive reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Secure Web Gateway (SWG)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall as a Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Model Protection - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Input Hardening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Input/Output Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Model Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Runtime Monitoring - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Behavior Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalable Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shadow AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy‑as‑Code for AI Assets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software)


**Unique to Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) (7):** [Microsegmentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsegmentation), [Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security-policy-management-nspm), [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace), [Cloud Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-data-security), [Cloud Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-compliance), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms)

**Unique to Zscaler Internet Access (7):** [Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-service-edge-sse-solutions), [Zero Trust Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-platforms), [Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-defined-perimeter-sdp), [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp), [Network Sandboxing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-sandboxing), [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways), [AI Security Solutions Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-solutions)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Azure Firewall | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 24.0% | 24.3% | 18.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 48.0% | 32.4% | 30.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.0% | 43.2% | 51.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Azure Firewall

- **Information Technology and Services:** 40.0%
- **Computer Networking:** 8.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.0%
- **Medical Practice:** 4.0%
- **Market Research:** 4.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.0%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.0%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Computer Software:** 4.0%
- **Other:** 16.0%

#### Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)

- **Computer & Network Security:** 24.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.1%
- **Financial Services:** 16.8%
- **Computer Software:** 3.5%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Banking:** 2.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.3%
- **Insurance:** 2.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.6%
- **Automotive:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 21.1%

#### Zscaler Internet Access

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.5%
- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.5%
- **Financial Services:** 6.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.4%
- **Accounting:** 3.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.1%
- **Consulting:** 3.1%
- **Automotive:** 2.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 34.4%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Azure Firewall

- [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (230 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews)
- [Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (93 reviews)
- [Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-adaptive-security-virtual-appliance-asav/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 reviews)
- [Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (633 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cloud-ngfw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (108 reviews)

### Alternatives to Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)

- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (515 reviews)
- [FortiCNAPP](https://www.g2.com/products/forticnapp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (794 reviews)
- [Vanta](https://www.g2.com/products/vanta/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2443 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1348 reviews)
- [Drata](https://www.g2.com/products/drata/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1178 reviews)
- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (633 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1227 reviews)
- [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1649 reviews)
- [Secureframe](https://www.g2.com/products/secureframe/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (797 reviews)

### Alternatives to Zscaler Internet Access

- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (218 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (515 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (633 reviews)
- [DNSFilter](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (270 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Azure Firewall

No discussions available for this product.

### Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)

- Title: [How has CloudGuard Network Security supported your cybersecurity efforts, and what features do you rely on most?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-has-cloudguard-network-security-supported-your-cybersecurity-efforts-and-what-features-do-you-rely-on-most) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "CloudGuard Network Security by Check Point Software Technologies has significantly strengthened our cloud security posture by providing consistent,..."
- Title: [What is CloudGuard Network Security (IaaS) used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cloudguard-network-security-iaas-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "CloudGuard Network Security (IaaS) by Check Point Software Technologies is used to protect cloud infrastructure workloads running in public cloud..."
- Title: [What is CloudGuard Network Security for Gateway Load Balancer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloudguard-network-security-for-gateway-load-balancer-what-is-cloudguard-network-security-for-gateway-load-balancer-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is used as a web application filter to block unwanted traffic at load balancer end so it will secure end application server from malicious virus."
- Title: [What is CloudGuard Network Security for Gateway Load Balancer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cloudguard-network-security-for-gateway-load-balancer-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "CloudGuard Network Security for Gateway Load Balancer, offered by Check Point Software Technologies, is used to deliver scalable, inline network security in..."

### Zscaler Internet Access

- Title: [What is Zscaler Internet Access used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-zscaler-internet-access-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Block the unwanted access of websites where organizations control it from anywhere via this tool."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-firewall-vs-check-point-cloud-firewall-formerly-cloudguard-network-security-vs-zscaler-internet-access)