Prevention-First Web Application Firewall
CloudGuard WAF uses contextual AI to protect web applications and APIs against zero-day threats.
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CloudGuard WAF is a cloud-native Web & API security solution that provides precise threat prevention using contextual AI to protect your Apps against known and unknown threats, without relying on signatures.
- Preemptive Protection
Prevents zero-day threats against Web App & APIs by using ML-based security without signature updates - Precise Detection
Delivers precise detection, finding more attacks while eliminating constant fine-tuning and exception creation. - Cloud Native by Design
CI/CD-friendly deployment and automation – from installation to upgrades, to configuration – using declarative infra-as-code or APIs
CloudGuard WAF is named leader in 2024 GigaOm Radar report for Application and API Security
Preemptive Protection based on real-time Contextual AI analysis
A New Approach to Web & API Protection
CloudGuard WAF is the only solution with a proven track record, blocking unknown threats including Log4shell and MOVEit.
- ML-Based Threat Prevention (WAF) – Stop application layer attacks including OWASP Top 10 with very minimal tuning and no false positives. Pre-emptive protection for zero-days such as Log4Shell and Spring4Shell.
- API Discovery and Security – Stop malicious API access and abuse and enforce API schema.
- Bot and DDoS Prevention – Identify and stop automated attacks before they negatively impact the bottom line or customer experience.
- Intrusion Prevention (IPS) – Protections for over 2,800 WEB CVEs, based on Check Point’s award winning NSS-Certified IPS + support for custom Snort 3.0 signatures
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Gain Control Over Your Complete API Landscape with API Discovery
By identifying and analyzing all of your APIs, including Shadow APIs, Rogue APIs, Zombie APIs, and deprecated endpoints, you can improve control of your attack surface and reduce the risks of breaches.
- API Discovery
Differentiating the various assets in your cloud, such as API endpoint, type, public facing vs. internal or new vs. old, enables you to tailor your security program to meet critical needs and optimize your security efforts. - Monitor API Changes
You can stay alert to new APIs or changes to existing APIs, allowing you to minimize API drift, prioritize reviews and avoid security and compliance gaps. - Protect Your Sensitive Data
It is essential to monitor sensitive data usage, such as PII, financial and healthcare data, and login credentials, to comply with relevant regulations and standards and minimize the risks of improper exposure.
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Our Most Powerful WAF to Date is Now Available as a Service
Ranging from AI-based threat detection, API discovery and DDoS and bot prevention to file security and rate limiting, CloudGuard WAF as a Service, offers a complete suite of Application and API protection for multiple clouds and modern architectures.
- Deploy once within minutes
WAF as a Service (WAFaaS) delivers a non-agent Web application Firewall, deployable within minutes. Only a one-time DNS configuration is necessary for CloudGuard to start routing traffic securely to applications in the cloud. - DDOS and BOT prevention
We utilize CDN delivery to guarantee continuous service, and defense against Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and bot-driven assaults. - No more certificate renewals
By routing your traffic through Check Point servers, your application Firewall will automatically be deployed in any cloud environment and will automatically provide and renew SSL certificates.
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Recognition and Accolades

CloudGuard Recognized as a Leader and Innovator
The 2023 Frost Radar named CloudGuard a leader and innovator for CNAPP

CloudGuard WAF Recognized as a Leader and Innovator
GigaOm Radar Report named CloudGuard Leader and Innovator in Web Application & API Protection
Featured Capabilities
To ensure robust security, your cloud architecture demands the best capabilities for effective threat prevention. Leverage CloudGuard’s unique portfolio for unmatched protection.

Cloud Detection & Response
Advanced security intelligence, including cloud intrusion detection, network traffic visualization, and cloud security monitoring and analytics.

Cloud Security Posture Management
Enforce regulations, compliance frameworks, and best practices at each layer of your multi-cloud environment with over 1,500 built-in rules.

Cloud Native Application Protection
Secure the entire application lifecycle from code-to-cloud. Manage your security posture, detect misconfigurations, enforce best practices, prevent threats, and prioritize risks.

Code Security
Monitor, classify, and protect your code, assets, and infrastructure for exposed API keys, tokens, credentials, and high-risk security misconfigurations at the speed of DevOps.
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