Check Point Software Leads in AI-Driven Cloud Security, Recognized Across Multiple Categories

Check Point Software Securing the Hyper-Connected World in a New Era of AI with AI-Driven Innovation and Real Security Platform

Check Point unveils AI-powered security advancements and earns #1 ranking in Miercom's security benchmark Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today unveiled its strategic vision for securing the hyper-connected world at CPX 2025 Bangkok, its premier annual cybersecurity event. With nearly 1,650 employees, customers and partners from across APAC in attendance, Check Point showcased how AI-driven security innovations and its hybrid mesh security strategy are transforming cyber defense, ensuring organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. With the global surge in sophisticated cyberattacks fueled by ransomware, hacktivism, and AI-driven cybercrime, organizations in APAC faced an average of 2,915 attacks per week over the last six months -- significantly higher than the global average of 1,843 attacks per week, according to Check Point's Threat Intelligence data. Key trends in APAC: 52% of malicious files were delivered via web-based attacks in the last 30 days, highlighting a sharp rise in phishing scams. Ransomware attacks in APAC reached 6.3% of all cyber incidents, compared to 4% globally, marking an alarming increase. Most targeted sectors: Education & Research - 7,372 weekly attacks per organization (vs. 4,127 globally) Healthcare - 5,225 weekly attacks per organization (vs. 2,441 globally) Government/Military - 4,834 weekly attacks per organization (vs. 2,593 globally) "We are entering a new era where AI is both the greatest threat and the most powerful defense," said Nadav Zafrir, CEO, Check Point Software. "Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to scale attacks -- so we're embedding AI across our security framework to deliver prevention-first protection. Our goal is to keep businesses secure today while preparing them for the threats of tomorrow." Pioneering AI-Driven Security: Check Point's Latest Innovations As AI-driven cyber threats escalate, organizations require security solutions that can protect against an expanding attack surface and evolving attack techniques. Check Point is addressing this challenge with the launch of new AI-powered security capabilities that redefine cyber defense. Autonomous Security Operations with Infinity AI Copilot - A context-aware GenAI-driven assistant that streamlines security administration, automates policy enforcement, and accelerates threat response. AI-Driven Threat Prevention & Automated Incident Response - With Infinity Playblocks, organizations can orchestrate automated security actions across Check Point and third-party environments using natural language AI automation. Zero Trust Reinvented: AI-Powered Policy Insights & Auditing - New Infinity Identity capabilities provide consistent access controls across hybrid environments, ensuring compliance with evolving security policies and regulations. "Security leaders are facing a perfect storm -- rising threats, complex environments, and a critical talent shortage," said Nataly Kremer, Chief Product Officer, Check Point Software. "The Infinity AI Bundle simplifies operations while strengthening proactive threat prevention, ensuring unified security management across enterprises." Industry-Leading Cybersecurity Performance Check Point's Infinity Platform continues to set the standard for cybersecurity effectiveness. In Miercom's 2025 benchmark, it achieved a 99.9% malware block rate, delivering the highest-rated prevention against Zero+1 day malware. Additionally, Check Point's firewall recorded the lowest risk of known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) -- with just one KEV, compared to competitors with 11, 16, and 21 KEVs. Further solidifying its leadership, Check Point was named a Leader across three key GigaOm Radar reports: Application & API Security Cloud Network Security Cloud Workload Security "Security is built on trust," said Gil Shwed, Founder & Chairman, Check Point Software. "With over three decades of industry leadership, Check Point Infinity -- the Real Security Platform -- is the gold standard for AI-powered protection, giving businesses confidence in an evolving cyber landscape." The Future of Security: AI, Automation & Unified Protection With cyberattacks rising 44% year-over-year, organizations face increasing challenges due to fragmented security tools and operational complexity. Check Point's hybrid mesh security model, powered by Infinity AI, delivers unified security policies, proactive threat prevention, and AI-driven automation for Zero Trust enforcement. By integrating real-time collaborative threat intelligence across Check Point and third-party solutions, businesses can stay ahead of evolving threats. "In today's hyperconnected world, AI-driven threats demand an AI-powered defense," said Ruma Balasubramanian, President, APAC & Japan. "Check Point Infinity is the Real Security Platform -- built for AI, powered by AI -- offering best-in-class threat prevention, unified security management, and real-time collaborative intelligence. As we move towards Autonomous Zero Trust, Check Point remains at the forefront of prevention-first security, ensuring businesses stay resilient, secure, and future-ready." About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading provider of cyber security solutions to corporate enterprises and governments globally. Check Point Infinity´s portfolio of solutions protects enterprises and public organizations from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and other threats. Infinity comprises three core pillars delivering uncompromised security and generation V threat prevention across enterprise environments: Check Point Harmony, for remote users; Check Point CloudGuard, to automatically secure clouds; and Check Point Quantum, to protect network perimeters and datacenters, all controlled by the industry's most comprehensive, intuitive unified security management. Check Point protects over 100,000 organizations of all sizes.

Stopping Cloud Attacks at the Source: Check Point Software Leads the Charge in Cloud Security, Championing a Prevention-First Approach

Check Point CloudGuard recognized for superior performance in WAF & API security and threat prevention, showcasing robust cloud security solutions Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced that its Check Point CloudGuard solution has been recognized as a Leader across three key GigaOm Radar reports: Application & API Security, Cloud Network Security, and Cloud Workload Security. The reports highlight Check Point's platform unification, prevention-first approach, and AI-powered threat prevention as key differentiators in the rapidly evolving cloud security landscape. Check Point: Leading the Future of Cloud Security In our interconnected world, managing and securing multiple cloud environments is a daunting task. Check Point CloudGuard provides automated, AI-powered protection, making cloud management easier while ensuring the safety of workloads, applications, and data. Howard Holton, Chief Operating Officer at GigaOm, stresses, "Cloud and API security is crucial for every organization in 2025." He further highlights that, "Check Point's unified Infinity security platform, along with its extensive range of cloud protections, is vital for any organization looking to protect its assets." "We're proud to be recognized for our holistic approach to cloud security, combining cloud network security, workload protection, and posture management into a truly unified framework," said Paul Barbosa, VP of Cloud Security at Check Point Software Technologies. "Our leadership across these categories validates our continued innovation as we drive forward the industry's most comprehensive cloud security platform." AI-Enhanced WAF & API Security: Leading the Market in Advanced Threat Prevention GigaOm positioned Check Point as a Leader in Application & API Security, citing its innovative dual-layer AI approach that enhances detection and prevention capabilities. Key strengths include: AI-driven vulnerability detection, delivering highly accurate threat identification with minimal false positives Real-time threat detection and response, offering unmatched insight into security incidents by providing comprehensive logging and reporting Data leak protection that automatically learns application schemas and enforces content rules while providing comprehensive DLP. Cloud Network Security: Real-Time, Dynamic Protection Across Multi-Cloud Environments Check Point CloudGuard earned recognition for its capability to gather and analyze data from all major cloud providers, enabling the implementation of adaptive security measures instantly. Other notable features include: Extensive hybrid-cloud support, ensuring uniform security policies across both public and private clouds Rapid innovation pipeline, with multiple major releases annually, ensuring the latest defenses against emerging cloud threats Automated security policy adaptation, allowing security teams to respond to cloud environment changes without manual intervention Cloud Workload Security: Full-Stack Protection for Enterprise Cloud Environments In the Cloud Workload Security report, CloudGuard received recognition for its comprehensive security strategy. Check Point recently announced strategic partnership with Wiz, a top CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) provider, also highlighted as a Leader in this GigaOm report. This collaboration will allow Check Point and Wiz to leverage their combined strengths in the following areas: Hybrid environment, support provides seamless security with a multilayered approach across physical, virtual, and cloud environments Workload detection and response, to preemptively identify and mitigate attacks before they impact business operations Automated configuration enforcement, ensuring security and compliance are embedded before workloads go live in cloud environments For additional details about Check Point's acknowledgment in GigaOm's Radar reports and to obtain a free copy of the report, please visit the following links: GigaOm Radar for Web Application Firewall (WAF) & API Security GigaOm Radar for Cloud Network Security GigaOm Radar for Cloud Workload Security

Stopping Cloud Attacks at the Source: Check Point Software Leads the Charge in Cloud Security, Championing a Prevention-First Approach - Check Point Software (NASDAQ:CHKP)

BANGKOK, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPX APAC- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. CHKP, a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced that its Check Point CloudGuard solution has been recognized as a Leader across three key GigaOm Radar reports: Application & API Security, Cloud Network Security, and Cloud Workload Security. The reports highlight Check Point's platform unification, prevention-first approach, and AI-powered threat prevention as key differentiators in the rapidly evolving cloud security landscape. Check Point: Leading the Future of Cloud Security In our interconnected world, managing and securing multiple cloud environments is a daunting task. Check Point CloudGuard provides automated, AI-powered protection, making cloud management easier while ensuring the safety of workloads, applications, and data. Howard Holton, Chief Operating Officer at GigaOm, stresses, "Cloud and API security is crucial for every organization in 2025." He further highlights that, "Check Point's Infinity platform, along with its extensive range of cloud protections, is vital for any organization looking to protect its assets." "We're proud to be recognized for our holistic approach to cloud security, combining cloud network security, workload protection, and posture management into a truly unified framework," said Paul Barbosa, VP of Cloud Security at Check Point Software Technologies. "Our leadership across these categories validates our continued innovation as we drive forward one of the industry's most comprehensive cloud security platforms." AI-Enhanced WAF & API Security: Leading the Market in Advanced Threat Prevention GigaOm positioned Check Point as a Leader in Application & API Security, citing its innovative dual-layer AI approach that enhances detection and prevention capabilities. Key strengths include: AI-driven vulnerability detection, delivering highly accurate threat identification with minimal false positivesReal-time threat detection and response, offering unmatched insight into security incidents by providing comprehensive logging and reportingData leak protection that automatically learns application schemas and enforces content rules while providing comprehensive DLP. Cloud Network Security: Real-Time, Dynamic Protection Across Multi-Cloud Environments Check Point CloudGuard earned recognition for its capability to gather and analyze data from all major cloud providers, enabling the implementation of adaptive security measures instantly. Other notable features include: Extensive hybrid-cloud support, ensuring uniform security policies across both public and private cloudsRapid innovation pipeline, with multiple major releases annually, ensuring the latest defenses against emerging cloud threats Automated security policy adaptation, allowing security teams to respond to cloud environment changes without manual intervention Cloud Workload Security: Full-Stack Protection for Enterprise Cloud Environments In the Cloud Workload Security report, CloudGuard received recognition for its comprehensive security strategy. Check Point recently announced strategic partnership with Wiz, a top CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) provider, also highlighted as a Leader in this GigaOm report. This collaboration will allow Check Point and Wiz to leverage their combined strengths in the following areas: Hybrid environment, support provides seamless security with a multilayered approach across physical, virtual, and cloud environmentsWorkload detection and response, to preemptively identify and mitigate attacks before they impact business operationsAutomated configuration enforcement, ensuring security and compliance are embedded before workloads go live in cloud environments. For additional details about Check Point's acknowledgment in GigaOm's Radar reports and to obtain a free copy of the report, please visit the following links: GigaOm Radar for Web Application Firewall (WAF) & API Security GigaOm Radar for Cloud Network Security GigaOm Radar for Cloud Workload Security Follow Check Point via: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/check-point-software-technologies Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/checkpointsw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/checkpointsoftware Blog: https://blog.checkpoint.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CPGlobal About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider protecting over 100,000 organizations worldwide. Check Point leverages the power of AI everywhere to enhance cyber security efficiency and accuracy through its Infinity Platform, with industry-leading catch rates enabling proactive threat anticipation and smarter, faster response times. The comprehensive platform includes cloud-delivered technologies consisting of Check Point Harmony to secure the workspace, Check Point CloudGuard to secure the cloud, Check Point Quantum to secure the network, and Check Point Infinity Platform Services for collaborative security operations and services. Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding future growth, the expansion of Check Point's industry leadership, the enhancement of shareholder value and the delivery of an industry-leading cyber security platform to customers worldwide. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results or events in the future are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2024. 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