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

| | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 286 | 42 | 30 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

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

Pros:
- Security (42 reviews)
- Ease of Use (28 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (26 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (25 reviews)

### Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud

Pros:
- Security (5 reviews)
- Threat Detection (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Control (1 reviews)
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)

### Azure Firewall

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

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (206 reviews) | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (211 reviews) | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (189 reviews) | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (129 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (204 reviews) | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (126 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (199 reviews) | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

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

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Azure Firewall

#### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | 8.8/10 | 63 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

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

#### Operations

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

#### Security Controls 

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

### Zero Trust Networking

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

#### Network Management

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

#### Security

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

#### Identity Management

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

#### Generative AI

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

### Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)

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

#### Network Maintenance

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

#### Network Management

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

#### Network Monitoring

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

### Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | 8.9/10 | 12 |
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Compliance

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

#### Security

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

#### Compliance

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

#### Administration

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

### Cloud Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | 8.5/10 | 94 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | 8.9/10 | 17 |
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Masking** | 8.4 (62 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | 8.7 (65 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | 8.5 (63 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 8.5 (70 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | 8.6 (67 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 8.4 (70 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 8.6 (70 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | 8.5 (65 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | 8.4 (72 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.9 (72 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | 8.6/10 | 56 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Firewall** | 8.9/10 | 15 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | 9.2 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 8.8 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Application Gateway** | 8.3 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

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

#### Functionality

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Antivirus** | 9.1 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | 8.6 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | 8.1 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | 8.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | 9.5 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | 9.0 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Migration

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

#### Functionality

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Edge Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | 8.5/10 | 6 |
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Scaling** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Center Networking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Firewall-as-a-Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Application Brokerage** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Microsegmentation

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

#### Administration

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

#### Enforcement

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

#### Visibility

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

### AWS Marketplace

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

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

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

#### Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Ecosystem Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Policy Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Permissions Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Posture Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Generated Content Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

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

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) (8):** [Microsegmentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsegmentation), [Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security-policy-management-nspm), [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software), [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 Zero Trust Cloud (7):** [Cloud Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-data-security), [Microsegmentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsegmentation), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms), [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration), [Cloud Edge Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-edge-security), [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-access-security-broker-casb), [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools)

**Unique to Azure Firewall (1):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Azure Firewall | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 24.3% | 29.7% | 24.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.4% | 21.6% | 48.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.2% | 48.6% | 28.0% | 

### By Industry

#### 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 Zero Trust Cloud

- **Information Technology and Services:** 27.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 18.9%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.4%
- **Biotechnology:** 5.4%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 2.7%
- **Banking:** 2.7%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.7%
- **Chemicals:** 2.7%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.7%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 27.0%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

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

- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (514 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 (784 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1336 reviews)
- [Vanta](https://www.g2.com/products/vanta/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2431 reviews)
- [Drata](https://www.g2.com/products/drata/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1158 reviews)
- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (618 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1224 reviews)
- [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1637 reviews)
- [Secureframe](https://www.g2.com/products/secureframe/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (796 reviews)

### Alternatives to Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud

- [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (514 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (730 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1336 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-email-collaboration/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (784 reviews)
- [FortiCNAPP](https://www.g2.com/products/forticnapp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3998 reviews)
- [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1637 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews)

### Alternatives to Azure Firewall

- [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (229 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (195 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 (582 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 (618 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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 Zero Trust Cloud

- Title: [What cloud does zscaler use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-cloud-does-zscaler-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Zscaler having their own data centers over than 150+ data centers across all regions. For seamless SaaS application connectivity they having closest data..."
- Title: [What is unique about zscaler?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-unique-about-zscaler) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "100% SSL Inspection for all TCP, UDP and ICMP Protocols with full scalability, that having no limitation or restrictions like appliance or VM based proxy or..."

### Azure Firewall

No discussions available for this product.

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