What I like best about Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is its strong balance of security, visibility, and ease of management. It provides effective protection against common web application threats while giving security teams centralized visibility and control. I also like that it integrates well with the broader Check Point security ecosystem, which can simplify monitoring and policy management for organizations already using Check Point products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main thing I dislike about Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is that it can feel complex to configure and manage, especially for teams that are new to the platform. Fine-tuning security policies and rules can require some time and expertise, and the overall cost can also be a consideration for smaller organizations. The user interface and documentation could be more intuitive in some areas to make troubleshooting and day-to-day administration easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The centralized management interface makes it straightforward to configure and monitor security policies across multiple applications. I also appreciate the detailed logging, real-time monitoring, and SIEM integrations, which make troubleshooting easier and support faster incident response. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The management interface is functional but could be more intuitive for first-time users. In addition, some advanced configurations and troubleshooting require consulting the documentation or support, which can increase the learning curve. The licensing model can also be expensive for smaller organizations compared to some alternative WAF solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel Check Point WAF is very basic but it does its job well in protecting the organization. It definitely helps when an employee is clicking on a suspicious link, like, preventing phishing attacks. I appreciate that it logs everything so that the SOC team stays aware. The feature I love the most is the firewall policy management and log monitoring via the smart console. I regularly work on analyzing the logs to investigate issues and validate security alerts. I also use the threat prevention features like IPS and antivirus to understand patterns and tune rules. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel the setup is very complex and quite lengthy. It also has a high cost, and the performance impact is a bit lagging. It increases latency, reduces throughput, and needs proper sizing and tuning. I request the Check Point team to hopefully make the process easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best is the contextual AI engine that detects threats without relying on constant signature updates. It dramatically cut down our false positives compared to our previous signature-based WAF, which means less time spent tuning rules and chasing noise. Deployment across our cloud environments was straightforward, and the automatic learning of application behavior means new apps get protected without a ton of manual configuration. The unified management through the Infinity portal is also a big plus for us since we can see everything in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial setup and configuration felt more complex than expected, and the learning curve for tuning rules to reduce false positives was steep. Documentation could be more thorough in places, and support response times occasionally lagged when we ran into urgent issues. Pricing also feels on the higher side compared to some alternatives, especially as you scale traffic. Better dashboards and more intuitive policy management would go a long way Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Check Point WAF because it provides strong protection against web application attacks while being easy to deploy and manage. Its automated policy generation, AI-driven threat detection, and low false positive rate reduce administrative effort without compromising security. I also appreciate its support for cloud environments, API protection, and centralised management, making it a reliable solution for securing modern web applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area that could be improved is making the platform even more intuitive for new users, especially when configuring advanced security policies. However, the available documentation and automation features help reduce the learning curve, and overall the solution provides strong security capabilities and flexibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Check Point WAF is easy to use and gives good protection without needing too much manual work all the time. It helps to block common web attacks and gives clear visibility about what is happening. The managed rules are also useful, and it is good that we can still adjust things when needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike is that sometimes the setup and tuning can feel a bit complicated, especially in the start. Some alerts or rules need extra checking to avoid false positives, and it can take time to understand why something was blocked. The interface is good overall, but few parts could be more simple and easier to follow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Check Point WAF is its clear visibility into web traffic and blocked requests. It makes it easy to identify suspicious activity and fine-tune security policies. Once configured, it provides reliable protection with minimal day-to-day effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest drawback is the learning curve, especially for first-time users. The interface can feel crowded, and fine-tuning policiesThe initial setup and policy tuning can be time-consuming, especially if you're new to WAFs. The interface isn't always intuitive, and some configuration options require extra effort to understand. takes time to avoid false positives. Some configuration tasks could also be more intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Check Point WAF to protect web applications and APIs from a wide range of cyber threats like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS). What I like most about Check Point WAF is its ability to provide strong, automated protection for web applications while remaining easy to manage on a day-to-day basis. The platform effectively detects and blocks traffic. The initial setup of Check Point WAF was relatively straightforward, especially with the available documentation and guided configuration options. It provides strong protection against modern web application threats and offers good visibility through a centralized management interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One challenge is the initial onboarding and policy tuning process. For organizations with complex or highly customized web applications, achieving the right balance between strong protection and minimizing false positives can require additional time and expertise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Check Point WAF very easy to use. Even if someone is new to firewall stuff, they can handle it effectively with some guidance on using its GUI. The setup is also quite straightforward; you can set it up in five to ten minutes using the GUI interface, which is quite comfortable for first-timers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As of now, I've used many firewalls, and while Check Point WAF's interface is good, I feel it could be improved a little bit. Compared to Fortinet, their GUI interface is slightly better than Check Point's. That's pretty much the only thing I would say needs improvement, although Check Point does have very good features compared to Palo Alto and ForteGate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Check Point WAF to protect our internet-facing web application and APIs from web-based threats like SQL injection and cross-domain issues. The solution provides advanced threat prevention and automated policy cleaning. I appreciate the traffic inspection and reverse migration capabilities that ensure application availability and maintain security compliance. It supports both community and hybrid environments. We also integrate it with our broader security ecosystem, which helps in monitoring and provides better visibility for threat detection. Cloud integration capabilities have simplified development, providing better visibility to application networks and stronger protection against top vulnerabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Check Point WAF provides strong application security and configuration capabilities, there are some areas that could be improved. The initial set of policy tuning process can be complex for new administrators, requiring a good understanding of web application traffic patterns. The interface could be more user-friendly, and the reporting and dashboard customization options could be enhanced to provide more actionable insights. Additionally, licensing can be challenging for smaller organizations, I assume. Faster deployment templates for cloud-native applications would further simplify the implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.