New Check Point Quantum Firewall Software R82 delivers a new AI engine, post-quantum encryption, and accelerated DevOps to simplify data center operations.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader in cyber security solutions, today announced the launch of the new Check Point Quantum Firewall. Introduced software R82 (R82) and additional innovations for the Infinity platform. Organizations are facing a 75% spike in cyber-attacks worldwide. R82 offers a new AI-powered engine to prevent zero-day threats such as phishing, malware, and Domain Name System (DNS) exploits. It also includes new architectural changes and innovations that drive DevOps agility, simplicity and scalability for data center operations.
“Threats continue to grow exponentially, and organizations need intelligent solutions to stay ahead of the curve,” said Nataly Kremer, Chief Product Officer, Check Point Software Technologies. “It has become a target.” Our suite of AI-powered threat prevention tools, from Check Point Quantum Firewall Software R82 to GenAI Protect and more, deliver world-class innovation and a relentless focus on simplifying operations and increasing resiliency. Masu. ”
Quantum Software R82 offers over 50 new features for enterprise customers:
Industry-leading AI-powered threat prevention blocks 99.8% of zero-day threats. Introducing four new AI engines to block over 500,000 additional attacks per month by finding hidden relationships and patterns to protect against advanced zero-day phishing and malware campaigns. Agile data center operations that accelerate app development with automatic security policy integration. Dramatically simplified firewall virtualization allows organizations to provision virtual systems 3x faster for multi-tenant and agile application development, benefiting DevOps. Simplified operations provide seamless scalability for networks of any size, automatically adapting to business growth and traffic spikes. This enables organizations to achieve resiliency through built-in load sharing and clustering technology (ElasticXL) while benefiting from 3x faster provisioning and operations for firewall management. Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) uses the latest NIST-approved encryption, Kyber (ML-KEM), to achieve quantum-secure encryption and ensure that today’s encrypted data does not become a treasure trove for tomorrow’s threat actors. Masu. “Maintaining effective network security requires AI, automation, and the ability to quickly adapt to the latest threats. Security needs to be strong, but it also needs to enable business innovation.” said Frank Dixon, vice president of security and trust at IDC Group. At the speed of DevOps. With new collaborative AI-powered solutions and Quantum firewall software, Check Point is committed to delivering high-performance AI threat protection while enabling organizations to innovate faster. ”
This new feature builds on 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 secure enterprise deployment of generative AI. Check Point Infinity External Risk Management (ERM) provides continuous monitoring and real-time threat protection, enhanced by expert management services. This protects you from a wide range of external risks, from credential threats and vulnerability exploitation to phishing attacks and fraud. “Upgrading to Check Point’s Quantum Firewall Software R82 software release provides clear performance and operational value improvements. The new Quantum Firewall software makes it easier than ever to protect and manage encrypted traffic. ” said manager Jeff Burgess. IT Enterprise, Aviation Technical Services. “Check Point allows all of our security products to work in sync and provide a level of security previously unattainable.”
Check Point is focused on preventing cyberattacks with 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.
To learn more, check out the Unveiling the Future of Network Security in the Age of AI event.
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About Check Point Software Technologies, Inc.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cybersecurity platform provider that protects more than 100,000 organizations worldwide. Check Point leverages the power of AI everywhere to improve cybersecurity efficiency and accuracy through the Infinity platform. Industry-leading capture rates enable proactive threat prediction and smarter, faster response times. Comprehensive platform includes Check Point Harmony to protect your workspace, Check Point CloudGuard to protect your cloud, Check Point Quantum to protect your network, and Check Point Infinity Platform Services to provide collaborative security operations and services. Includes cloud delivery technology.
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