Check Point Software introduces AI-powered WAF-as-a-Service for simplified cloud application security

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) has announced the launch of CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service (WAFaaS), a fully managed, scalable solution that utilizes artificial intelligence to protect web applications and APIs from cyber threats and unauthorized access. The new offering aims to simplify cloud application security, providing businesses with a convenient and cost-effective way to secure their digital assets.
According to Check Point's 2024 Cloud Security Report, 96% of respondents expressed concerns about effectively managing cloud risks. CloudGuard WAFaaS addresses these concerns by alleviating the complexities associated with traditional WAF solutions, transforming the process into a streamlined operation that can be deployed in under five minutes.
"CloudGuard WAFaaS simplifies application security for our customers, providing top-notch threat prevention within a managed solution that can be deployed in under five minutes and effectively prevents zero-day threats," said Oded Gonda, VP Technology & Innovation at Check Point Software Technologies.
The AI-powered solution offers a comprehensive suite of application and API protection for multiple cloud and modern architectures, including features such as threat detection, API discovery bot prevention, file security, rate limiting, DDoS prevention, and automated certificate management.
Brian McHenry, Head of Cloud Security Engineering at Check Point Software, emphasized the advantages of CloudGuard WAFaaS over traditional web application firewalls, stating, "Unlike traditional web application firewalls, which rely heavily on manual intervention and frequent signature updates, our newly released Check Point CloudGuard WAFaaS leverages AI to adapt to new threats dynamically."
CloudGuard WAFaaS is now available through Check Point's global partner network. Interested parties can visit the company's website for more information or sign up for a free CloudGuard demo to experience the benefits of this prevention-first cloud security solution.