The landscape of Web Application and API Security is undergoing a rapid evolution, demanding WAF services to be better equipped to handle modern development tools and keep up with the pace. These services must be easily manageable, automated, precise, and adaptable to any architecture. Regrettably, most of the traditional and cloud-native WAFs lack such capabilities.
GigaOm annually conducts an evaluation of the best cloud security services across various categories. CloudGuard WAF has secured a leading position, for the second consecutive year, in the 2024 GigaOm Radar for Application and API Security (AAS). The reason for this impressive performance is highlighted in this short overview.
This GigaOm Radar report examines 13 of the top AAS solutions and compares offerings against the capabilities (table stakes, key features, and emerging features) and nonfunctional requirements (business criteria) outlined in the companion Key Criteria report. Together, these reports provide an overview of the market, identify leading AAS offerings, and help decision-makers evaluate these solutions so they can make a more informed investment decision.
Some Background
CloudGuard WAF is a revolutionary AI-based web application firewall that forms an integral component of Check Point’s prevention-first CNAPP platform. Unlike conventional signature-based WAFs, CloudGuard relies on contextual analysis instead of rule-based approaches to effectively block malicious traffic. With an almost negligible false positive rate, CloudGuard’s precise detection eliminates the need for firewall tuning and maintenance, freeing security teams to focus on more pressing concerns. Its comprehensive suite of application and API protection, ranging from threat detection and API discovery to bot prevention, file security, and rate limiting, makes CloudGuard an ideal choice for modern cloud architectures. Moreover, our cutting-edge threat indicator updates, driven by Check Point’s powerful IPS – ThreatCloudAI, reinforce CloudGuard’s already robust detection quality to provide top-of-the-line web application protection.
CloudGuard WAF has an impeccable track record, being the only Web Application Firewall to preemptively block major zero-day attacks such as Log4Shell, Spring4Shell, MOVEit among others, which caused widespread damage to countless organizations. Log4Shell was a critical security flaw that allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, which resulted in massive data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other malicious activities.
CloudGuard WAF has recently launched a comprehensive API discovery which allows organizations to automatically detect shadow or deprecated APIs and allows analysis of associated data to eliminate wrongful exposure or data handling.
CloudGuard WAF has established an outstanding reputation by successfully preventing major zero-day attacks, such as Log4Shell, Spring4Shell, MOVEit, and others that have caused widespread damage to countless organizations. Log4Shell, in particular, was a critical security vulnerability that enabled attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, resulting in significant data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other nefarious activities.
Earlier this year CloudGuard WAF has introduced a comprehensive API discovery feature that enables organizations to automatically detect shadow or deprecated APIs, analyze associated data, and eliminate any wrongful exposure or mishandling of data. This advanced capability represents a significant step forward in strengthening security protocols and safeguarding valuable assets.