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Check Point WAF

byCheck Point Software Technologies
in Cloud Web Application and API Protection
4.6

Overview

Product Information on Check Point WAF

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Check Point WAF?

Check Point CloudGuard WAF is a software that provides web application firewall protection designed to secure web applications and APIs against threats such as cross-site scripting, SQL injection, and other malicious attacks. The software offers automated threat intelligence, detection of vulnerabilities, and protection for web-facing assets in cloud environments and on-premises. CloudGuard WAF aims to ensure compliance with security standards by enabling policy customization and application-specific rules. It can be integrated into existing cloud infrastructure, providing continuous monitoring, real-time alerting, and analytics on web application traffic. The software addresses the business problem of reducing risks associated with exposure of web applications to cyber threats and aids organizations in maintaining the security and integrity of sensitive data processed by their applications.

Check Point WAF Pricing

Check Point CloudGuard WAF software's pricing model is based on subscription plans that vary according to deployment type, workload volume, and security features selected. The software typically offers options for annual or multi-year licensing, with rates adjusted for cloud environment configurations and support levels. Custom pricing is available for enterprise requirements and larger usage scenarios.

Overall experience with Check Point WAF

DATA ANALYST
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Real-Time Protection Against Zero Day Exploits Eases Manual Security Workloads”

4.0
Dec 17, 2025
Our experience with Checkpoint CloudGuard WAF is overall positive.This product provides Strong security performance powered by AI driven protection, robust threat prevention & easy cloud deployment for modern web apps and APIs.Reducing manual work and mitigating threats like OWASP top 10 attacks and also zero day exploits are the major advantages of this product.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
1B - 3B USD, Telecommunication
CRITICAL

“Good scalable product”

3.0
Nov 23, 2025
It has been a good experience - issues faced during the process but the engagement from the team helped.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 14th July 2024

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a company that offers cyber security solutions to governmental and business entities around the world. The company's solutions are designed to safeguard against a variety of cyber threats including malware and ransomware. With Check Point's multilevel security architecture, dubbed 'Infinity Total Protection with Gen V advanced threat prevention', cloud, network, and mobile devices of businesses are protected. Additionally, Check Point provides a comprehensive and easy-to-manage control security management system.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1993
Head office location
San Carlos, United States
Number of employees
5001 - 10000
Website
http://www.checkpoint.com

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Check Point WAF Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(235 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
64%
4 Star
35%
3 Star
1%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.6

Integration & Deployment

4.4

Service & Support

4.5

Product Capabilities

4.5

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  • DATA ANALYST
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Real-Time Protection Against Zero Day Exploits Eases Manual Security Workloads

    4.0
    Dec 17, 2025
    Our experience with Checkpoint CloudGuard WAF is overall positive.This product provides Strong security performance powered by AI driven protection, robust threat prevention & easy cloud deployment for modern web apps and APIs.Reducing manual work and mitigating threats like OWASP top 10 attacks and also zero day exploits are the major advantages of this product.
  • SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT - MANAGER
    1B-10B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Efficient Threat Protection and Responsive Support, But Interface Complexity Noted

    5.0
    Dec 20, 2025
    My experience with Checkpoint CloudGuard has been good. The product provides strong security for web applications from attacks and bot threats. Integration with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure is smooth and easy to handle and it also supports automated policy updates which reduces manual efforts. Support is also quick and responsive.
  • Software Developer
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Effective Threat Protection and Stable Performance After Initial Setup Effort Required

    4.0
    Dec 20, 2025
    Overall, my experience with Check Point CloudGuard WAF has been positive. It provides strong protection against common web attacks and gives good visibility into traffic and threats. The security policies once tuned properly, and we feel confident deploying it in production. Initial setup and fine-tuning can take some time, especially for new users, but once everything is configured, it works smoothly with minimal issues. Support response is decent, through sometimes it takes follow-ups to get quicker resolution.
  • Team Lead Server Administrator
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Product Offers Strong Security and Low Impact Yet Setup May Challenge Beginners

    4.0
    Dec 21, 2025
    Overall experience with this product has been very as far as how it provides strong protection and works reliably once it is set up properly. It works smoothly in the background without making any noise. While it takes some time to understand, overall it feels like a trustworthy security solution that helps reduce stress and keeps applications safe.
  • APPSEC ANALYST
    50M-1B USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    CloudGuard WAF Offers Robust Threat Protection but Demands Careful Configuration Effort

    4.0
    Dec 10, 2025
    Check Point CloudGuard WAF provides solid application and API protection with strong threat intelligence, but requires careful tuning to minimize noise and maximize accuracy.
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Check Point WAF Likes & Dislikes

Like

The product's cloud-native, scalable, easy-deployment and integration with CI/CD pipelines via infra as code and dashboards make it suitable for modern workflows.Our machine learning & AI engines help us to provide real time protection against unknown threats which results in reduction of false positives & manual efforts.Strong customer support & responsiveness in knowledge base support channel helped us to guide and troubleshoot when needed.

Like

How easy it is to set it up and the insights it provides.

Like

I like the product's cloud integration capabilities. We have integrated it in our hybrid cloud setup which works very smoothly and the best thing is it protects our applications from OWASP attacks and bot traffic very well. Dashboard is easy to use and provides clear alerts and reports which helps us to identify attacks and troubleshoot issues. Policy updates, detailed logging and monitoring and the performance is great.

Dislike

The initial setup & configuration is complex due to the number of features and policies available, also compared to other WAF solutions, cost can be on the higher side., while basic operations can be manageable but advanced set of rules and detailed policy tuning can be overwhelming at the start.

Dislike

Nothing at this point of time.

Dislike

The downside of CloudGuard WAF is that the initial setup is very complex. New users may find it difficult to manage and understand advanced features. Some policies and rules we have to do manual fine tuning and also some reports are not flexible. UI feels complex when managing multiple applications.