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Check Point launches Managed Rules for AWS Network Firewall

Well, the time has come.  It is finally here.  Launch day has been and gone, and I now have time to write my own blog article on an initiative I have been leading at Check Point. Check Point Managed Rules for AWS Network Firewall I have spent the past few months working with Check Point R&D and AWS Engineers and GTM teams to build this launch and integration.  I am excited to see it showcased at AWS Re:Invent which is coming straight after thanksgiving. What Are Check Point Managed Rules? Check Point Managed Rules are pre-built, continually updated rule groups designed specifically for AWS Network Firewall. Instead of manually building and maintaining large rule sets, customers can subscribe to these managed rule groups and instantly apply Check Point’s threat research to their AWS environments. This includes coverage across: Known and emerging threats Malware command-and-control detection High-risk outbound traffic patterns Suspicious […]

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ARM vs x86: The change in Cloud with AWS

The cloud has always been about choice—choice of services, architectures, and cost models. Over the last few years, another choice has emerged that’s reshaping cloud economics and performance: moving from traditional x86 instances to AWS Graviton, Amazon’s Arm-based processors designed specifically for the cloud. The Shift Away from x86 For decades, x86 architecture dominated enterprise workloads. Its ecosystem of software, tools, and developer familiarity made it the default choice. However, as workloads moved to the cloud, organizations started questioning whether “default” equals “best.” In a world where efficiency, scale, and sustainability matter more than ever, x86 often can’t deliver the optimal balance. AWS Graviton is purpose-built for cloud workloads. Designed in-house by AWS, Graviton chips take advantage of Arm architecture, which is inherently more power-efficient. But the value isn’t just about energy savings—it’s about total performance per dollar. Key Benefits Driving Migration: Performance Gains Graviton delivers up to 40% better […]

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AWS launches AI agents and tools marketplace category

Amazon Web Services recently launched a dedicated AI Agents & Tools category in AWS Marketplace. This new category consolidates AI-driven agents  into one central location, providing consumers a simpler, faster way to discover AI capabilities. Previously, enterprises had to search across multiple vendors and catalogs to find AI agents or supporting tools. The new Marketplace category puts everything in one place: Pre‑built AI agents for specific use cases (customer service, fraud detection, DevOps automation, etc.) Frameworks and guardrails for building your own agents Integrations with AWS services like Bedrock, SageMaker, and Security Lake AI agents and tools often touch sensitive data. The Marketplace category surfaces solutions that meet enterprise‑grade standards, with clear governance, guardrails, and security integrations. For example: Agents can be deployed for use with Model Context Protocol (MCP) Guardrails and observability tools help enterprises manage AI behavior, reduce bias, and minimize data leakage risks AWS launch blog provides some […]

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Using Check Point WAFaaS with WordPress

Recently having joined Check Point as a Cloud Product Manager, I thought it was about time I started to eat my own Dog Food.  For those who have followed me, or read my blog over the years, know I am a big believer in eating my own dog food.  Not only is it a good way to learn the products you are working with, but it is a great way to understand the capabilities (and pain points) when you use it with your own services.  So with that in mind, I decided to try out Check Point Web Application Firewall as a Service (WAFaaS) offering, and use it to provide better protection for my WordPress blog.  So if your successfully reading this article, it clearly works 😀 Lets start by understand what the Check Point WAFaaS is, and why it is a good offering for my WordPress deployment. What Does […]

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Heading back to Vendor Land

Well… after a bit of time away and a nice sabbatical from social media it is now time for my return. Where do I start?  Post Covid has certainly been an interesting time in my life.  Divorce, custody battles which I won, trying to keep my kids on track, and leaving Veeam after it all just became to much to deal with all at once, I decided to take some time off work completely.  That is completely no work, not looking for work, and just focus on my kids.  I decided to go back to the UK for a while and spend time with my family, with my kids.  It was fun, I needed the break, and my kids benefited massively from having me fully present, without hearing the words, Daddy has a call, I will be free in an hour. Fast forward 12 months, and I decided to take […]

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