As we mark the 5th anniversary of the Hacking Point program, a pivotal component of Check Point Infinity Global Services’ (IGS) MASTER pillar, it’s a moment of reflection, celebration, and anticipation. The journey of Hacking Point has been nothing short…
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7 Essentials Every Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Must Have
An interesting side-effect of the proliferation of cloud-native software development is the blurred lines between the roles of InfoSec and DevOps teams in protecting application and user data. Until recently, DevSecOps was mostly about securing and protecting the code, the…
Check Point Awarded AI Security Innovator of the Year at GISEC
In a year marked by rapidly evolving cyber threats, Check Point is thrilled to receive the edge Security Leadership Award for AI Security Innovator of the Year! The edge Security Leadership Award shines a spotlight on industry visionaries who are…
Check Point Named Strategic Leader in AV-Comparatives EPR Report
Check Point Harmony Endpoint has been recognized as a Strategic Leader in AV-Comparatives’ 2023 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) report. This accolade underscores Harmony Endpoint’s exceptional capabilities in proactively defending against advanced cyber threats. The AV-Comparatives EPR report is a…
Protecting Against DDoS Tsunami Attacks
Quantum DDoS Protector helps defend against sophisticated Tsunami DDoS Attacks without downtime or service disruption. Check Point has a long-standing history of protecting numerous customers worldwide from large-scale web DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, effectively handling large amounts of…
Taking Steps Toward Achieving FedRAMP
The federal, state, local government and education sectors continue to be the most targeted by cyberattacks in the United States. According to Check Point Research, education and research organizations experience 1,248 per week, on average — the most of any…
Getting to Know Netzer Shohet
Netzer Shohet is a Product Manager based in Givatayim, Israel. He joined Check Point as a developer on the IPS infrastructure team in 2005 and currently works on cloud development for our platform that enabled the launch of CloudGuard WAF,…
Earth Day 2024: Securing Our Earth
The critical role that cyber security plays in protecting our planet Cyber security solutions are the silent safeguard of our society, ensuring the smooth operation of economies, businesses, and critical infrastructure that keep the world running. While we often associate…
Miercom NGFW Security Benchmark 2024: Why It Matters for Cloud Network Security
As businesses increasingly transition to the cloud, cloud security is a top priority. Customers tell us that the greater their confidence in their cloud security, the faster they will migrate, and the more workloads they will move to the cloud.…
AI for Risk Discovery: 10 Ways to Make it Work For You
Beyond the buzz of chatbots or personalized recommendations, AI’s profound ability to anticipate and neutralize risks is gaining momentum among organizations. As the vast volumes of data surge and regulations tighten their grip, traditional risk assessment tools falter under the…
Securing the Financial Sector with Check Point Infinity Global Services
The digital transformation has significantly enhanced efficiency within the financial sector, but not without elevating the cyber risk landscape. Recent findings by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reveal a stark reality: cyberattacks have more than doubled since the pandemic, spotlighting…
Microsoft and Google Top the List in Q1 2024 Phishing Attacks: Check Point Research Highlights a Surge in Cyber Threats
Airbnb’s Entry into Top 10 imitated Brands Signals Expanding Cybercriminal Horizons In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, phishing attacks continue to pose a significant risk to individuals and organizations worldwide. Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of…
Enhancing Open-Source Software Security: Implementing NIST SP800-204d and Leveraging OpenSSF
Navigating the Intersection of Cyber Security and Software Repositories through Standardized Safety Measures As the impact of the open-source software (OSS) community continues to expand, comprehending the interplay between OSS practices and cyber security standards has become paramount. Recentlythe Open…
Shifting Attack Landscapes and Sectors in Q1 2024 with a 28% increase in cyber attacks globally
Recurring increase in cyber attacks: Q1 2024 saw a marked 28% increase in the average number of cyber attacks per organization from the last quarter of 2023, though a 5% increase in Q1 YoY Sustained Industry Attacks focus: The Hardware…
Check Point Supercharges Brisbane Catholic Education’s Security Stack to Improve Threat Detection and Streamline Manageability
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a learning community comprising more than 140 schools that deliver quality learning outcomes to 77,000 prep-to-year-12 students. BCE’s education and administrative workflows are powered by a large and distributed hybrid IT infrastructure. The organisation also…
March 2024’s Most Wanted Malware: Hackers Discover New Infection Chain Method to Deliver Remcos
Researchers have discovered a new method of deploying the Remote Access Trojan (RAT) Remcos, bypassing common security measures to gain unauthorized access to victims’ devices. Meanwhile, Blackbasta entered the top three of the most wanted ransomware groups and Communications jumped…
Attackers Find Your Session Cookies Irresistible
Cookies are one of the most important web technologies around, even though they are almost as old as the web browser itself. They sometimes have a bad reputation, but there’s no denying that cookies do make our lives a lot…
Protecting the weakest link: how human errors can put a company in risk
According to “The Global Risks Report 2022” 95% of cybersecurity issues originate from human errors. Check Point Software highlights essential measures that companies must implement to ensure their protection. In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a priority for businesses,…
Mastering The DevOps Toolchain: 10 Essential to Build a DevOps Assembly Line
DevOps is more than just a buzzword and the dev behind the magic is more than just a tech wizard who orchestrates software delivery single-handedly. Behind the curtains is an assembly line of toolchains that makes DevOps possible. 44% of…
Not So Private After All: How Dating Apps Can Reveal Your Exact Location
Check Point Research (CPR) recently analyzed several popular dating applications with over 10 million downloads combined in order to understand how safe they are for users. As dating apps traditionally utilize geolocation data, offering the opportunity to connect with people…