Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) vs Check Point UTM-1 [EOL] comparison

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Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) and Check Point UTM-1 [EOL] are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Additionally, 96% of Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Check Point UTM-1 [EOL] users who would recommend it.

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84% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 13, 2026

Check Point UTM-1 EOL and Check Point Cloud Firewall formerly CloudGuard Network Security are competing in the network security solutions category. Check Point Cloud Firewall is positioned as the more robust offering due to its advanced features appealing to modern IT infrastructures.

Features: Check Point UTM-1 EOL offers unified threat management capabilities, intrusion prevention, and secure VPN connectivity. Check Point Cloud Firewall provides cloud-native security features, advanced threat prevention, and automated scalability for dynamic environments.

Room for Improvement: Check Point UTM-1 EOL could optimize its virtual firewall functionality and simplify policy configuration. Enhanced cloud ecosystem integration would benefit Check Point Cloud Firewall, alongside improving visibility on the application side and including CSPM for comprehensive security.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Deployment of Check Point UTM-1 EOL is simple, supported by reliable customer service for appliance-based environments. Check Point Cloud Firewall offers seamless cloud integration with substantial support for addressing cloud-specific challenges.

Pricing and ROI: Check Point UTM-1 EOL is cost-effective with lower initial investment, attracting budget-conscious businesses. Check Point Cloud Firewall, despite higher setup costs, is seen as providing better ROI with its superior security features and reduced long-term maintenance.

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Categories and Ranking

Check Point Cloud Firewall ...

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

246

Ranking in other categories

Firewalls (8th), Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) (1st), Vulnerability Management (5th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (3rd), Cloud and Data Center Security (3rd), Container Security (6th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (5th), WAN Edge (3rd), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (4th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (5th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (4th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (4th), Compliance Management (5th)

Check Point UTM-1 [EOL]

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

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Q&A Highlights

reviewer215406

Sr. ISS at a government with 11-50 employees

Dec 16, 2015

We're trying to choose between Fortinet or Checkpoint UTM firewalls. Can you help?

more advantages with Fortigate : Fortitoken for two factor AUTH . FortiAp accespoints managed thru Fortigate . Forticloud for audit& reporting .IPS&DOS limit thresholds , etc

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Oscar Nunez

Ingeniero en redes y Telecomunicaciones at K-IT

Centralized management has reduced policy time and provides reliable multitenant protection

What I would like, what I think they should improve a little is the management of objects at large scale. When you work with multiple domains, there are thousands of network objects. Detecting duplicates and consistency across domains is a very manual process that should be more automated. Another thing: the SmartConsole interface is very powerful and very good, but the learning curve, compared to other solutions in the market from other manufacturers, could be modernized. I think it does not necessarily have to be done from a client application; it could be done via web, because via web I know that not all the options you have in SmartConsole are available. So it would be good if it could also be done from the web and all the options were available. Another thing that I would really like is more automation with Ansible or Terraform. I know it has improved in recent versions, but I think it is still not mature enough. Compared to other manufacturers that do have a bit more in terms of automation capabilities in integration flows with Ansible or Terraform, Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) could improve. Another thing that could be improved a little would be the TAC response time, because when there are very complex cases, I think there should be more speed initially, more ownership of those urgent cases, and not leave the customer waiting. This has happened to me: when I have cases open with Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) TAC, sometimes they do not respond and I have to keep insisting, and I think that part should improve. I do not know if it depends on who takes the ticket or on the severity of the ticket, but sometimes I have had to insist a lot, and that would be the only problem. Once they attend to me and become involved in the case, the responses they give are very professional and really help directly resolve the problems when there is a bug or troubleshooting to do. As I said, I would like to see a specific improvement in SmartConsole. I think if they improved it—how to say it—gave it a facelift so you could access all the options directly from a browser, that would be great, because sometimes, for one reason or another, you cannot download SmartConsole or, for some reason, the SmartConsole client does not start correctly, and you could do it directly from the browser. I think that would be a good option to improve. Another thing would be that in multidomain environments, I would like a global search function for objects and rules. That is, you could enter and search across all domains at once, because right now you have to go domain by domain, and in environments with many customers, you spend quite a bit of time; you have to exit one domain and enter another. So those would be the improvements I would like to see.

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William Cambronero

Consultant at ITQS

Great firewalls, VPN, and Intrusion prevention capabilities

Some features that could be improved are advanced threat protection, sandboxing, and vulnerability management. Another point is to improve the technical support provided by Check Point UTM-1. Although the company offers different standards, including basic and premium, by mail and by telephone, they present a very large deficiency in the time it takes to comply with the provisions of the SLA. Coordinating a meeting is complicated by the schedules. The documentation should also be improved by having it unified.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"My advice to others is the solution is very stable, and reliable, and they should ensure that they invest in Check Point."

"The most valuable feature is the single dashboard that enables us to manage the entire cloud environment from one place."

"The ability to drill down to individual hosts on an account and see which ones are affected is valuable."

"The most valuable feature is the centralized dashboard, which is used for managing all of the Check Point Security Gateways."

"Auto Scaling is one of the features that make me want to choose CloudGuard over actual hardware."

"The endpoint VPN is super stable. The routing is also very good. We tried a competing product first, but we could not make it work. We came across CloudGuard. The network routing across different virtual networks in Azure and AWS was way ahead of any of the other technologies. That helped us be able to cover the whole network using one single cluster."

"Now, to see in a single pane of glass, all the agents, all the rules, everything that is going on in our datacenters, is quite valuable."

"One of the most valuable features is the automated threat prevention, which helps us detect and block potential cyberattacks in real-time, minimizing data breaches."

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"This product is very good for the investment."

"Browsing speed has picked up considerably as users now have to do their official work and cannot browse social sites instead."

"It's pricey, but it provides 100% satisfaction for the money you spend."

"The filtering was very good."

"Check Point is not cheap when compared to other solutions, but it provides high level security, and as an organization we are fully satisfied with this product."

"The UTM platform has been the most valuable, as it's a great system with the possibility of having several plates implemented on the same appliance."

"This is my favorite product that I use, and I think it's one of the best in the world."

"It has given us the ability to securely connect remote office sites to our Core Data Network over ISP DPLC Circuits."

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Cons

"Clustering in Azure is a bit different, not using the Check Point cluster but relying on load balancing. It's not as instant as I'm used to; in Azure, it might take around half a minute to a minute, and during this time, services could be down. The delay is attributed to Azure using its load balancing mechanisms instead of the Check Point cluster."

"Currently, worldwide, there are many companies of all sizes that do not understand the value that their data has, but even with all existing clouds, they also do not understand what the shared responsibility model is. They only assume that by having a cloud, the provider must ensure safety, when the truth is that the providers only secure their sites. Everything we do in the cloud and how we configure it is actually our responsibility."

"The costs are high."

"I strongly advise that the multi-layered security system of Check Point often undergoes updates and new versions keep coming."

"Compliance checks on cloud resources against various industry standards and compliance framework templates need to be improved."

"The price of this solution should be reduced so that it is more affordable to scale."

"The user interface could be more intuitive."

"People don't know about the tool's features. There's a lack of skill. Users require more knowledge on how to integrate it into the cloud environment and orchestrate routing. So, it's not necessarily a CloudGuard Network Security or Check Point issue but more about integration, knowledge, and understanding."

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"As we don't have a representative of Check Point supplier in our country, this makes it very difficult when we have some issues to resolve."

"Customer service is not their strong suite. It takes a lot of time until they fix anything, and it can be better to try and fix the issue without them."

"Memory and processing power: These devices are strictly for small business applications."

"The solution should be more user-friendly."

"Customer Service: Horrible. It takes them days, sometimes weeks, until they try to help, and then they don't help enough."

"I am not able to see a demo."

"The interface needs improvement."

"Yes, about once a year we have a catastrophic failure. It's pretty random."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is moderate. Its licensing costs are yearly."

"It is a very straightforward licensing model that is based on the number of assets you are discovering and managing with the solution."

"The product is too expensive."

"You get charged only for what resources you choose and how much traffic actually passes through the firewall, which in turn saves a lot of money."

"The pricing is tremendous and super cheap. It is shockingly cheap for what you get out of it. I am happy with that. I hope that doesn't get reported back and they increase the prices. I love the pricing and the licensing makes sense. It is just assets: The more stuff that you have, the more you pay."

"Generally, it has been fine for me. I can find my way around the price list, and it is pretty simple."

"Handling costs is not my department. Licensing has been quite acceptable. It is a bit easier now, but when I began working with CloudGuard, it was a bit too technical."

"It is an expensive product, but when you realize that you need it, it does not feel so expensive. We have had a good experience with them as partners. They have helped us with designing and having good architecture and the best equipment at the best prices. We find it a good deal."

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"This cost is between 3,000 and 5,000 euros per year, so some other solutions are cheaper and the pricing should be improved."

"The pricing is too high."

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Answers from the Community

reviewer215406

Sr. ISS at a government with 11-50 employees

Dec 16, 2015

We're trying to choose between Fortinet or Checkpoint UTM firewalls. Can you help?

more advantages with Fortigate : Fortitoken for two factor AUTH . FortiAp accespoints managed thru Fortigate . Forticloud for audit& reporting .IPS&DOS limit thresholds , etc

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it_user195018

CEO with 51-200 employees

Apr 27, 2015

I recommend to choose Fortigate Firewall.

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it_user201144

Gerente de Servicios y Proyectos

Apr 27, 2015

You should evaluate watchguard UTM Includes websesnse as url filtering, same categories

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

16%

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

18%

Marketing Services Firm

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	133
Midsize Enterprise	55
Large Enterprise	146

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point CloudGuard Network Security?

Since we use a unified standard for using policies and modules in Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security), we can clearly plan which modules we need to activate on a parti...

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What needs improvement with Check Point CloudGuard Network Security?

The main limitations of Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) are not in Check Point itself but in the cloud platforms on which it is deployed. Because not all clouds ha...

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What is your primary use case for Check Point CloudGuard Network Security?

Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) is the main manager that provides network security in different forms in my organization. The primary task that Check Point solves ...

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Also Known As

CloudGuard IaaS, Check Point vSEC, CloudGuard IaaS, Check Point Virtual Systems, Check Point CloudGuard Network Security, Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP

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Overview

Check Point Cloud Firewall, previously known as CloudGuard Network Security, provides advanced threat prevention, centralized management, and VPN capabilities, enabling robust cloud security across various platforms including Azure and AWS.

Check Point Cloud Firewall delivers seamless cloud integration with advanced automated threat prevention and centralized management to enhance security posture. It offers auto-scaling for dynamic environments and a comprehensive policy enforcement framework in hybrid settings. The unified interface streamlines administration across cloud infrastructures, ensuring consistent protection and reducing risk.

What important features does it offer?

Advanced Threat Prevention: Safeguards against sophisticated threats.
Centralized Management: Simplifies control for cloud infrastructures.
Auto-scaling: Adapts to changing workloads seamlessly.
VPN Capabilities: Enables secure connections across environments.
Integration with Azure and AWS: Ensures compatibility with leading cloud services.
Visibility Tools: Enhanced monitoring and management for security enforcement.

What benefits can users expect?

Enhanced Security: Comprehensive threat management reduces risk.
Operational Efficiency: Automation capabilities streamline processes.
Cost Management: Efficient resource usage with auto-scaling reduces expenses.
Integration Flexibility: Adapts easily into existing cloud platforms.
Simplified Administration: Unified management reduces complexity.

In manufacturing and conglomerate sectors, Check Point Cloud Firewall is utilized for protecting cloud environments and implementing network segmentation. It supports secure cloud migration on AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring compliance, perimeter defense, and traffic inspection, facilitating sophisticated threat prevention strategies.

Check Point Software Technologies

Check Point UTM-1 delivers proven, best-in-class security ideal for use in industrial Ethernet and SCADA environments. Robust performance and central management provide unmatched value in a simple, all-in-one solution.

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Sample Customers

Physicians Choice Laboratory Services, Helvetica Insurance

AccessIT Group Inc., Accuvant, Cadre Computer Resources Inc., Compuquip Technologies Inc, Dimension Data North America Inc., Forsythe Solutions Group, Gotham Technology Group LLC, GuidePoint Security LLC, Iovations, IPS

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