Check Point CloudGuard AppSec
Preemptive Web Application & API Protection (WAAP).
Overview
Check Point CloudGuard AppSec is a modern WAAP solution designed for cloud-native applications. It uses a patent-pending contextual AI engine to learn how an application is typically used and identifies and blocks malicious requests with high precision. This approach aims to eliminate the false positives common with traditional WAFs and removes the need for manual rule tuning.
✨ Key Features
- Contextual AI-based threat detection
- Automated policy learning
- API security and schema validation
- Bot prevention
- Protection against OWASP Top 10 and zero-day attacks
- Serverless security
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Contextual AI engine for precise detection and near-zero false positives.
- Fully automated, hands-off management.
- Designed for modern architectures like serverless and Kubernetes.
Unique Value: Provides preemptive, highly accurate application security that adapts automatically to application changes, eliminating the need for manual tuning and reducing operational overhead.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Blocking zero-day attacks without signatures (e.g., Log4j).
- Securing serverless functions (e.g., AWS Lambda).
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations looking for a traditional, on-premises hardware WAF.
🏆 Alternatives
Its AI-driven approach is designed to be more effective and less labor-intensive than traditional WAFs that rely on static rules and signatures.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Available tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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