Introduction to CloudGuard Controller

Check Point's CloudGuard cloud security solution delivers advanced threat protection to private or public cloud infrastructures. It controls and manages the security in both the physical and virtual environments with one unified management solution. With trusted APIs, CloudGuard ControllerClosed Provisions SDDC services as Virtual Data Centers that provide virtualized computer networking, storage, and security. connects to the Software-Defined Data CenterClosed Virtual centralized repository, or a group of physical networked hosts, Virtual Machines, and datastores. They are collected in a group for secured remote storage, management, and distribution of data. (SDDCClosed Software-Defined Data Center. Data Center infrastructure components that can be provisioned, operated, and managed through an API for full automation.), integrates the virtual cloud environment with Check Point Security Gateways, and automatically updates the Security PolicyClosed Collection of rules that control network traffic and enforce organization guidelines for data protection and access to resources with packet inspection.. CloudGuard Controller updates GUI, API, and Security Policy with new and changed appliances, computers, devices, and IP addresses.

Deploy the Security GatewayClosed Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to inspect traffic and enforce Security Policies for connected network resources. in the public and private cloud for perimeter and lateral protection, and industry-leading advanced Threat Prevention security. CloudGuard Gateways integrate seamlessly with SDNClosed Software-Defined Network. Virtualization of topology, traffic, and functionality. solutions, such as VMware vCenter, VMware NSX, Cisco ACIClosed Cisco® Application Centric Infrastructure. Comprehensive SDN architecture, policy-based automation solution for increased scalability through a distributed enforcement system with greater network visibility. Trademark of Cisco., and Cisco ISEClosed Cisco® Identity Services Engine. Provides highly secure network access to users and devices to streamline security policy management and reduce operating costs. Trademark of Cisco..

Check Point's CloudGuard Controller integrates with multiple virtual cloud environments. SeeSupported Data Centers.