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Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
(122)
4.5 out of 5
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
By Check Point Software Technologies
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
(394)
4.5 out of 5
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At a Glance
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Star Rating
(122)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (56.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Star Rating
(394)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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  • Users report that Cisco Duo excels in its "Multi-Factor Authentication" capabilities, scoring a remarkable 9.5, while Check Point CloudGuard Network Security, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.0. Reviewers mention that Cisco Duo's user-friendly mobile-push authentication feature enhances the overall user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security shines in "Network Segmentation" with a score of 9.7, significantly outperforming Cisco Duo's score of 8.8. Users on G2 appreciate the granular control it offers for securing different network segments, which is crucial for enterprise environments.
  • Users say that Cisco Duo's "Ease of Use" is a standout feature, scoring 9.3, compared to Check Point's 8.9. Reviewers highlight that the intuitive interface and straightforward setup process make it accessible for organizations of all sizes.
  • G2 users report that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security provides robust "Security Analytics" with a score of 7.3, which some users find lacking compared to Cisco Duo's 8.9. Reviewers mention that Cisco Duo's analytics tools help in identifying and responding to security threats more effectively.
  • Users report that Cisco Duo's "Authentication User Experience" is rated at 9.2, which is higher than Check Point's offerings. Reviewers mention that the seamless integration of various authentication methods, including biometric factors, enhances security without compromising user convenience.
  • Reviewers mention that Check Point CloudGuard Network Security's "Quality of Support" is rated at 9.0, slightly better than Cisco Duo's 8.8. Users appreciate the responsive support team and comprehensive documentation that help resolve issues quickly.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
No pricing available
Cisco Duo
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Free Trial is available
Cisco Duo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
82
9.4
309
Ease of Use
8.9
83
9.3
314
Ease of Setup
8.8
70
9.1
74
Ease of Admin
8.7
49
9.2
67
Quality of Support
9.0
80
8.8
230
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
47
9.1
65
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
78
8.4
296
Features by Category
Single Sign-On (SSO)Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
Not enough data
9.3
1,569
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
83
Not enough data
9.5
80
Not enough data
9.3
78
Not enough data
9.1
57
Not enough data
9.4
56
Access Control Types
Not enough data
9.6
72
Not enough data
9.2
75
Not enough data
9.5
78
Not enough data
9.2
60
Not enough data
9.3
63
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
9.3
67
Not enough data
9.3
64
Not enough data
9.3
67
Not enough data
8.9
67
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
74
Not enough data
9.5
69
Not enough data
9.4
70
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.2
61
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.5
1,246
Authentication type
Not enough data
8.4
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
8.2
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
91
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
91
Implementation
Not enough data
9.0
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.4
87
Cloud Workload Protection PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.7
289
Not enough data
Management
9.2
33
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
Operations
8.6
28
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
Security Controls
9.0
31
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
8.7
27
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
Zero Trust NetworkingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.5
55
9.1
156
Network Management
9.7
5
9.0
13
8.3
5
9.2
14
7.3
5
9.0
14
7.7
5
9.3
14
Security
9.0
5
9.0
14
8.7
5
9.0
14
9.3
5
9.3
14
8.3
5
9.4
14
Identity Management
8.3
5
9.1
15
8.0
5
8.6
15
8.7
5
8.9
15
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.9
140
Not enough data
Network Maintenance
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
Network Management
9.4
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Network Monitoring
9.6
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
Cloud ComplianceHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.5
282
Not enough data
Security
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
Compliance
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.7
27
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.8
29
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
Cloud Data SecurityHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.3
372
9.1
303
Data Protection
8.0
32
9.2
26
8.6
33
9.3
30
8.1
33
9.1
29
8.6
32
9.1
27
8.3
33
9.7
29
Analysis
8.1
34
8.8
28
8.4
34
9.0
28
8.3
34
9.1
28
Administration
8.0
35
9.0
26
8.0
35
8.7
25
8.5
37
9.1
27
Firewall SoftwareHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.3
42
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Functionality
7.8
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Monitoring
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Biometric AuthenticationHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk-Based Authentication (RBA)Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
9.5
52
Administration
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud File SecurityHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
9.2
143
Security
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Administration
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Access Control
Not enough data
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Passwordless AuthenticationHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
8.8
121
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
8.3
31
Identity and Access Management (IAM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
MicrosegmentationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.3
61
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Enforcement
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Visibility
9.2
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Cloud SecurityHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security and Cisco Duo are categorized as Cloud Data Security and Zero Trust Networking
Unique Categories
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Cisco Duo
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
56.1%
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Financial Services
27.1%
Information Technology and Services
23.4%
Computer & Network Security
15.9%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Oil & Energy
1.9%
Other
29.0%
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Information Technology and Services
15.7%
Higher Education
12.8%
Computer Software
6.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
55.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DG
David G.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Cloudguard IaaS allows integration with most of the cloud environments, it supports AWS, GCP, Azure.

Most Helpful Critical Review
OS
oren s.
Verified User in Animation

the screens are complex and i don't know what is the status of the system

Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
lakshita m.
LM
lakshita m.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

It has multi factor authentication ensuring security. Secondly, User friendly interface and lastly broad integration with VPN's

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Higher Education

The set-up is complicated and there's no IT support--I got some support from my University but not enough to make it an easy process. More importantly, though, I got a new phone and now the app is no longer relevant; I have to use texted codes every time....

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Discussions
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
Check Point CloudGuard Network Security Discussions
What is CloudGuard Network Security for Gateway Load Balancer used for?
1 comment
Viral M.
VM
It is used as a web application filter to block unwanted traffic at load balancer end so it will secure end application server from malicious virus.Read more
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Cisco Duo
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Is Duo Security free?
2 comments
AP
The word "No" is often used to express negation or refusal.Read more
What is duo security software?
2 comments
Pradum K.
PK
It is mostly used for Two factor authentication service for various social media platform and for sso login to the same.Read more
What is a key feature of duo?
2 comments
Mark Andrew G.
MG
Mobile authentication it is. No need for security key!Read more
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