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Check Point Software Technologies' Remarkable Achievement in Cybersecurity

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has once again demonstrated its industry leadership by securing the top ranking in Miercom's 2026 Hybrid Mesh Network Security Benchmark Report. This accomplishment marks the fourth consecutive year that Check Point has achieved this top rating, showcasing its remarkable performance amidst the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven cyber threats.

In a climate where cyber attacks are evolving at an unprecedented pace, Check Point has recorded an exceptional phishing detection rate of 100% and boasts an outstanding 99.9% malware defense rate. Furthermore, the company achieved an overall security effectiveness score of 99.8%, surpassing its key competitors and cementing its position as the industry's benchmark for cybersecurity excellence.

Nataly Kremer, Check Point’s Chief Product Officer, emphasized the importance of early and effective attack prevention in the face of escalating cyber threat speeds. She stated, “The results of Miercom's 2026 evaluation reaffirm Check Point’s role as an industry leader in delivering prevention-focused security on a large scale.”

The report highlights the intense pressure that organizations face from cyber criminals, with many harmful activities concentrated in the early stages of the attack lifecycle. Cyber threats can spread undetected within 24 hours of malware and phishing campaigns, capitalizing on the limitations of traditional signature-based defenses. According to FBI reports, 60 new strains of ransomware have been identified just in 2025, further emphasizing the urgent need for robust cyber defenses.

Check Point's proactive defense mechanisms thwarted 99.9% of malware downloads, proving its resilience and capability to directly address modern cybersecurity challenges. The firm offers real-time protection against unknown threats without compromising user experience or performance, providing organizations with the necessary tools to navigate today’s complex cyber landscape.

Rob Smithers, CEO of Miercom, remarked on Check Point’s consistent performance, saying, “Check Point has consistently demonstrated exceptional results across key security and performance metrics, earning the Miercom Certified Secure designation. Our evaluation underscores Check Point’s leadership in security effectiveness and vulnerability exposure, delivering comprehensive protection across hybrid mesh architectures to meet enterprise demands.”

Key Findings from the 2026 Report

1. Unmatched Threat Prevention Performance: Achieved a top security effectiveness score of 99.8%, outperforming competitors in responding to AI-powered threats.
2. Immediate Malware Prevention: Achieved 36% higher threat prevention rates compared to competitors in the most critical early stages of campaigns, stopping unknown threats and AI-generated malware.
3. Complete Defense Against Phishing: Successfully detected and blocked 100% of malicious phishing URLs, including previously unknown threats and those launched within 24 hours.
4. Strong Mitigation of Vulnerabilities and Risks: Reduced the number of reported known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) by up to 97% compared to leading competitors, effectively lowering risk exposure amidst the rapid advancement of AI threats.
5. Elevated Security and Performance Compatibility: Achieved top ratings in user experience while maintaining network speed and file download performance despite preventing AI-driven threats.

Miercom’s report evaluates the security effectiveness of various vendors in real-world scenarios, whether on-premises, cloud, or Firewall-as-a-Service (SSE/SASE) environments. The evaluation is based on comprehensive assessments of actual malware samples and phishing URLs against each vendor’s end-to-end security features.

For more details on the evaluation metrics and findings, check out Check Point's blog or download the full report. This press release is based on an announcement made on April 21, 2026, US time.

About Check Point Software Technologies

Check Point Software Technologies (www.checkpoint.com) is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting over 100,000 organizations worldwide. The company is dedicated to safeguarding an organization’s secure AI transformation. With a prevention-focused approach and open ecosystem architecture, Check Point helps organizations reduce risks, simplify operations, and confidently drive innovation. Its integrated security architecture continuously adapts to evolving threats and expanding AI attack surfaces, providing comprehensive protection across hybrid networks, cloud environments, digital workspaces, and AI systems.

For more information about Check Point Software Technologies, please visit their Japanese subsidiary website at Check Point Software Technologies Japan.