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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Star Rating
(153)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Check Point CloudGuard Network SecurityCheck Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Star Rating
(565)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that both Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and Check Point CloudGuard Network Security excel in Intrusion Prevention, with scores of 9.0 and 9.4 respectively. Reviewers mention that the advanced threat detection capabilities of CloudGuard provide a more robust defense against sophisticated attacks.
- Reviewers mention that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security shines in Quality of Support, scoring 9.0 compared to 8.3 for NGFWs. Users on G2 appreciate the responsive customer service and extensive documentation provided by CloudGuard, which enhances their overall experience.
- Users say that both products perform well in Policy Management, with identical scores of 9.2. However, reviewers highlight that NGFWs offer a more intuitive interface for policy creation, making it easier for mid-market users to manage their security policies effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) have a slight edge in Availability, scoring 9.1 compared to CloudGuard's 8.9. Users report that NGFWs have proven to be more reliable in maintaining uptime during peak traffic periods.
- G2 users report that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security excels in Antivirus capabilities, scoring 9.0 against NGFWs' 8.7. Reviewers mention that CloudGuard's proactive malware detection features are particularly effective in preventing threats before they reach the network.
- Users on G2 highlight that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has a better Ease of Setup score of 8.7 compared to 8.2 for NGFWs. Reviewers mention that the streamlined installation process of CloudGuard allows for quicker deployment in enterprise environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
No pricing availableCheck Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
No pricing availableFree Trial
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Free Trial is available
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
109
9.0
362
Ease of Use
8.8
112
8.6
367
Ease of Setup
8.7
99
8.3
332
Ease of Admin
8.8
65
8.6
287
Quality of Support
9.0
108
8.3
358
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
63
8.9
275
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
106
9.3
332
Features by Category
Management
9.2
39
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
Operations
8.6
34
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
Security Controls
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.0
33
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
Security - Unified Threat Management
Not enough data
8.9
162
Not enough data
8.9
163
Not enough data
8.7
142
Not enough data
8.9
159
Not enough data
9.0
163
Not enough data
9.5
172
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
167
Not enough data
8.9
170
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Governance
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Security
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Network Management
9.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Security
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Identity Management
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.1
7
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
Network Maintenance
9.0
23
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
Network Management
9.3
23
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
Network Monitoring
9.4
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
Security
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
Compliance
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
Data Protection
8.3
42
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
Analysis
8.2
43
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
46
Not enough data
8.1
46
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
28
9.2
242
9.0
27
8.9
243
8.3
30
8.9
231
8.9
29
9.0
233
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
8.1
17
7.9
69
8.2
17
8.1
69
Functionality
8.4
27
8.8
228
9.0
25
8.7
224
8.5
25
8.8
228
9.0
28
9.1
239
Monitoring
8.2
28
8.6
209
8.8
28
8.7
221
9.4
27
9.0
239
9.1
26
9.1
233
Generative AI
7.7
20
7.8
98
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
8.3
19
8.1
87
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.0
42
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
8.8
43
Incident Management
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
8.9
42
Administration
9.4
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Enforcement
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
Visibility
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
9.0
46
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
8.8
46
Support
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
8.9
46
Agentic AI - Network Management Tools
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security and Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) are categorized as Firewall Software and Zero Trust Networking
Unique Categories
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security is categorized as Microsegmentation, Network Security Policy Management (NSPM), AWS Marketplace, Cloud Data Security, Cloud Compliance, and Cloud Workload Protection Platforms
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) is categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA), Network Management Tools, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Mobile Application Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer & Network Security
23.0%
Financial Services
21.5%
Information Technology and Services
20.7%
Computer Software
3.0%
Telecommunications
2.2%
Other
29.6%
Computer & Network Security
17.5%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Financial Services
7.5%
Banking
7.1%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Other
48.2%
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Discussions
What is CloudGuard Network Security for Gateway Load Balancer used for?
1 Comment
VM
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.Read more
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has no more discussions with answers
What type of firewall is checkpoint?
3 Comments
EM
Check Point Firewall is a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), that includes application control and IPS protection, with integrated management of security...Read more
Would you prefer Checkpoint/Palo Alto/Fortigate or other NGFW? and if you'd like to add why?
2 Comments
RG
It depends on what your needs are. I've worked with both Check Point and Fortinet, and both have a place. In a smaller IT shop (where you may not need some...Read more
Can they improve the updates to the new versions?
1 Comment
AT
If you mean, can the Checkpoint platform be upgraded from R80.20 to R80.40? Then yes. Me specifically in my environment though, I run R80.10 through R80.40....Read more
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