Check Point Launches Cloud Firewall on AWS European Sovereign Cloud for EU Data Residency
CHKP•Check Point Software’s Cloud Firewall is now available on AWS European Sovereign Cloud, an independent EU-located infrastructure designed for stringent data residency and operational autonomy requirements. The solution delivers prevention-first security across network, workload and application layers, matching AWS performance with AI-powered threat intelligence.
1. Product Launch on AWS European Sovereign Cloud
On July 1, 2026, Check Point Software launched its Cloud Firewall offering on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, an independently operated infrastructure located entirely within the European Union. This availability marks the company’s partnership to deliver cybersecurity solutions tailored for governments and enterprises requiring sovereign cloud environments.
2. Sovereignty, Data Residency and Compliance
The AWS European Sovereign Cloud is designed to meet stringent operational autonomy and data residency requirements under EU regulatory frameworks. It operates separately from existing AWS regions and includes strong technical controls, legal protections and sovereign assurances to support compliance for sensitive workloads.
3. Security Features and Performance
Check Point’s Cloud Firewall provides prevention-first security across network, workload and application layers, integrating AI-powered threat intelligence with the AWS Nitro System. Customers benefit from the full AWS service portfolio, familiar APIs and performance guarantees while maintaining data within EU borders.
4. Customer Planning and Transition
Organizations can begin planning their migration to the AWS European Sovereign Cloud immediately, leveraging Check Point’s unified security architecture. The partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation by combining sovereign cloud controls with enterprise-grade cybersecurity for critical EU workloads.
