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Check Point CloudGuard

Cloud security posture and network security platform backed by Check Point's threat prevention expertise

ToolCloud Security & CNAPPCloud, Self-hosted

Pricing: Custom enterprise pricing / Per-gateway for network security

Reviewed by the Cyber Vendor Guide editorial team against the public sources cited below · Last reviewed February 2026 · How we review listings

What is Check Point CloudGuard?

Check Point CloudGuard is a cloud security platform that provides cloud security posture management, cloud workload protection, cloud network security, and application security. As part of the Check Point ecosystem, CloudGuard benefits from deep threat prevention intelligence and network security expertise. CloudGuard is particularly strong in cloud network security, offering cloud-native firewalling and micro-segmentation alongside posture management and workload protection capabilities.

Best for: Organizations already invested in Check Point's network security stack that want unified cloud and network security management

Pros

  • Strong cloud network security with cloud-native firewalling
  • Backed by Check Point's deep threat prevention intelligence
  • Good integration with existing Check Point security infrastructure
  • Comprehensive compliance automation and governance frameworks
  • Effective micro-segmentation for cloud workload isolation

Things to check

  • CSPM capabilities less advanced than dedicated leaders like Wiz
  • Platform experience can feel like a traditional security product adapted for cloud
  • Agent and gateway deployment adds significant operational complexity
  • Innovation pace lags behind cloud-native security startups
  • Pricing model complex with separate charges for different capabilities

Reported in public reviews and vendor documentation. See sources below.

Key Features

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Cloud network security and firewalling
Cloud workload protection
Application security (AppSec)
Cloud intelligence and threat hunting
Automated security governance and compliance
Micro-segmentation for cloud workloads
Integration with Check Point Infinity architecture

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Key facts

Pricing
Custom enterprise pricing / Per-gateway for network security
Model
Hybrid (per asset + per gateway)
Founded
1993
Cloud
Yes
Self-hosted
Yes

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