G2

Vasilis K.

Software Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/10/2026

"Strong Security, Centralized Visibility, and Seamless Check Point Ecosystem Integration"

5/5

What do you like best about Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF)?

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.

What do you dislike about Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF)?

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.

What problems is Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Check Point WAF helps us protect our web applications and APIs from threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other malicious traffic. It reduces the risk of application-level attacks while providing visibility into traffic and security events. This benefits us by improving our overall security posture, reducing the amount of manual monitoring required, and giving the team greater confidence that our internet-facing applications are protected without significantly impacting legitimate users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.