Check Point Unveils New AI-Powered Network Security Innovations to Raise the Bar on Threat Prevention
Check Point Software Technologies has announced its new Quantum Firewall Software R82, featuring advanced AI-powered security innovations. The software introduces four new AI engines designed to block 99.8% of zero-day threats, protecting against sophisticated phishing and malware campaigns. Key improvements include 3X faster provisioning of virtual systems, enhanced operational simplicity, and implementation of post-quantum cryptography. The release comes in response to a 75% increase in global cyber-attacks and delivers over 50 new capabilities focused on threat prevention, datacenter operations, and network scalability.
Check Point Software Technologies ha annunciato il suo nuovo Quantum Firewall Software R82, caratterizzato da innovazioni di sicurezza avanzate alimentate dall'IA. Il software introduce quattro nuovi motori AI progettati per bloccare il 99,8% delle minacce zero-day, proteggendo contro campagne di phishing e malware sofisticate. I principali miglioramenti includono un provisioning 3 volte più veloce dei sistemi virtuali, una maggiore semplicità operativa e l'implementazione della crittografia post-quantistica. Il rilascio avviene in risposta a un aumento del 75% degli attacchi informatici globali e offre oltre 50 nuove funzionalità focalizzate sulla prevenzione delle minacce, le operazioni nei data center e la scalabilità della rete.
Check Point Software Technologies ha anunciado su nuevo Quantum Firewall Software R82, que presenta innovaciones de seguridad avanzadas impulsadas por IA. El software introduce cuatro nuevos motores de IA diseñados para bloquear el 99,8% de las amenazas zero-day, protegiendo contra campañas sofisticadas de phishing y malware. Las mejoras clave incluyen un provisionamiento 3 veces más rápido de sistemas virtuales, una mayor simplicidad operativa y la implementación de criptografía post-cuántica. El lanzamiento responde a un aumento del 75% en los ciberataques globales y ofrece más de 50 nuevas capacidades enfocadas en la prevención de amenazas, operaciones de centros de datos y escalabilidad de redes.
체크 포인트 소프트웨어 테크놀로지스는 새로운 퀀텀 방화벽 소프트웨어 R82를 발표했습니다. 이 소프트웨어는 AI 기반의 고급 보안 혁신을 특징으로 합니다. 이 소프트웨어는 99.8%의 제로 데이 위협을 차단하도록 설계된 네 개의 새로운 AI 엔진을 도입하여 정교한 피싱 및 악성 프로그램 캠페인으로부터 보호합니다. 주요 개선 사항으로는 가상 시스템의 3배 빠른 프로비저닝, 향상된 운영의 단순성 및 포스트 양자 암호화의 구현이 포함됩니다. 이 출시판은 전 세계 사이버 공격이 75% 증가한 데 대한 대응으로 이루어졌으며, 위협 예방, 데이터 센터 운영 및 네트워크 확장성을 중심으로 50개 이상의 새로운 기능을 제공합니다.
Check Point Software Technologies a annoncé son nouveau Quantum Firewall Software R82, qui présente des innovations de sécurité avancées alimentées par l'IA. Le logiciel introduit quatre nouveaux moteurs d'IA conçus pour bloquer 99,8 % des menaces zero-day, protégeant ainsi contre des campagnes de phishing et de malware sophistiquées. Les améliorations clés comprennent un provisionnement 3 fois plus rapide des systèmes virtuels, une simplicité opérationnelle accrue et l'implémentation d'une cryptographie post-quantique. Ce lancement survient en réponse à une augmentation de 75 % des cyberattaques mondiales et propose plus de 50 nouvelles capacités axées sur la prévention des menaces, les opérations de datacenter et l'évolutivité du réseau.
Check Point Software Technologies hat seine neue Quantum Firewall Software R82 angekündigt, die mit fortschrittlichen, KI-gestützten Sicherheitsinnovationen ausgestattet ist. Die Software führt vier neue KI-Engines ein, die entwickelt wurden, um 99,8 % der Zero-Day-Bedrohungen zu blockieren und sich gegen ausgeklügelte Phishing- und Malware-Kampagnen zu schützen. Zu den wichtigsten Verbesserungen gehören 3-mal schnellere Bereitstellung virtueller Systeme, erhöhte betriebliche Einfachheit und die Implementierung post-quantenkryptografischer Verfahren. Die Veröffentlichung erfolgt als Reaktion auf einen Anstieg der globalen Cyberangriffe um 75 % und bietet über 50 neue Funktionen, die sich auf Bedrohungsprävention, Rechenzentrumsoperationen und Netzwerk-Skalierbarkeit konzentrieren.
- New AI engines capable of blocking 99.8% of zero-day threats
- 3X faster provisioning of virtual systems for multi-tenancy
- Blocks over 500K additional attacks per month
- Implementation of NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography
- Enhanced scalability and load sharing capabilities
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The release of Quantum Firewall Software R82 marks a significant technological advancement in Check Point's security portfolio. The integration of four new AI engines capable of blocking
The implementation of post-quantum cryptography using NIST-approved Kyber demonstrates forward-thinking security architecture, protecting against future quantum computing threats. The ElasticXL clustering technology and automated load sharing capabilities position CHKP competitively in the enterprise security market, particularly for organizations requiring high-performance, scalable solutions.
This product launch strengthens Check Point's market position in the competitive cybersecurity landscape. The timing is strategic, addressing the 75% surge in cyber-attacks worldwide. Recent recognition as a leader in Forrester Wave™ reports for both Enterprise Firewalls and Zero Trust Platform Providers validates the company's technological leadership.
The focus on operational simplicity and DevOps integration aligns with enterprise demands for reduced complexity and faster deployment cycles. The AI-powered capabilities, particularly in zero-day threat prevention, position CHKP favorably against competitors in the enterprise security market, potentially driving new customer acquisition and existing customer upgrades.
New Check Point Quantum Firewall Software R82 delivers new AI engines, post-quantum encryption, accelerated DevOps, with greater simplicity for datacenter operations
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced the new Check Point Quantum Firewall Software R82 (R82) and additional innovations for the Infinity Platform. As organizations face a
“Threats are continuing to multiply exponentially, and organizations need intelligent solutions that can keep them a step ahead,” said Nataly Kremer, Chief Product Officer at Check Point Software Technologies. “Network security is increasingly strategic. Our suite of AI-powered threat prevention tools – from Check Point Quantum Firewall Software R82 to GenAI Protect and more – are not only bringing world-class innovations, but also relentlessly focused on making it operationally simple and resilient.”
Quantum Software R82 delivers over 50 new capabilities for enterprise customers including:
- Industry Leading AI-Powered Threat Prevention to block
99.8% of zero-day threats. It introduces four new AI engines to find hidden relationships and patterns to block over 500K additional attacks per month that protect against sophisticated zero-day phishing and malware campaigns. - Agile Datacenter Operations to accelerate app development with automated integration of security policy. With dramatically simplified firewall virtualization, organizations achieve 3X faster provisioning of virtual systems for multi-tenancy and agile application development benefiting DevOps.
- Operational Simplicity to offer seamless scalability for networks of all sizes, automatically adapting to business growth and traffic spikes. It enables organizations to achieve resilience with built-in load sharing and clustering technology (ElasticXL), while benefiting from 3x faster provisioning and operations for firewall management.
- Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to provide the latest NIST-approved cryptography Kyber (ML-KEM) for quantum-safe encryption, providing assurance that today’s encrypted data won’t turn into tomorrow’s treasure chest for threat actors.
“Maintaining effective network security requires AI, automation, and the ability to adapt quickly to the latest threats,” said Frank Dickson, IDC Group Vice President of Security and Trust. “Security needs to be strong, but it also needs to enable business innovation at the speed of DevOps. With Check Point’s new collaborative AI-powered solutions and Quantum Firewall Software, Check Point looks to deliver high performance AI threat prevention while enabling organizations to innovate quickly.”
The new capabilities build upon Check Point’s recently released suite of AI-powered threat prevention innovations:
- Check Point Infinity AI Copilot is a responsive AI-powered assistant designed to automate and accelerate security management and threat resolution.
- Check Point GenAI Protect is a pioneering solution for the safe adoption of generative AI in enterprises.
- Check Point Infinity External Risk Management (ERM) delivers continuous monitoring and real-time threat prevention, augmented by expert managed services. This protects customers against a wider array of external risks, from credential threat and vulnerability exploitation to phishing attacks and fraud.
“We’ve seen a definite performance increase and operational value with our upgrade to Check Point’s Quantum Firewall Software R82 software release. The new Quantum Firewall software allows us to secure and manage our encrypted traffic more easily than ever,” said Jeff Burgess, Manager I.T. Enterprise, Aviation Technical Services. "With Check Point, all of our security products are working in sync together to provide a level of security which was previously unattainable."
Check Point is dedicated to preventing cyber-attacks via innovative, AI-powered solutions. Check Point was recently recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Firewalls, Q4 2024 report and as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform Providers, Q3 2023 report.
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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.
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