New Terraform Modules Accelerate VMware Security

[skiingmadman]

Date

July 28, 2025

What are we Announcing?

We are pleased to introduce a new set of Terraform modules designed to streamline the deployment of CloudGuard Network Security within VMware vCenter environments. These modules empower infrastructure and security teams to automate the provisioning of CloudGuard Security Gateways and Management Servers using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), significantly reducing manual effort and deployment time.

Key Features

• Automated Deployment: Quickly and reliably deploy Check Point Security Gateways and Management servers using Infrastructure as Code.
• Modular Design: Flexible modules for both Security Gateways and Management resources. Use only what you need for your environment.
• Community Supported: Open-source and maintained with input from the Check Point community for continuous improvement.
• Best Practices: Built-in support for Check Point-recommended configurations and security best practices.

Key Benefits for Customers

• Faster Time-to-Protection: Automate the deployment of CloudGuard components to secure your on-premises VMware environments in minutes.
• Operational Efficiency: Leverage modular, reusable Terraform code to simplify infrastructure management and reduce configuration errors.
• Built-in Best Practices: Deploy with confidence using configurations aligned with Check Point’s security and operational recommendations.
• Community-Driven Innovation: Benefit from open-source modules maintained with contributions from the Check Point user community.
  

Getting Started

• Explore the Modules: Visit the following URL to browse available modules: https://registry.terraform.io/modules/CheckPointSW/cloudguard-network-security/vmware
• Customize for Your Environment: Use the provided examples and adjust variables to match your VMware vCenter setup.
• Deploy: Run terraform init, terraform plan, and terraform apply to launch your CloudGuard infrastructure.

Resources

• Modules Documentation
• CloudGuard Network Security Page
• GitHub repository
• Check Point Forum     

Feedback & Contributions

We welcome feedback and contributions! Please open issues or submit pull requests on our GitHub repository