The report states that Check Point is widely used in the security field with AI, and customer feedback is above average.
Redwood City, California, USA, November 10th / PRNewswire / -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq ticker: CHKP) Today, the company announced that it has been recognized as a leader in the Forrester Wave ™ "Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Fourth Quarter of 2026" report. This recognition is due to Check Point's continuous advancement in hybrid mesh network security strategies, which include AI data center security, Check Point AI network firewalls, firewall subscription services, and Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator. These products collectively help companies protect their AI transformation.
Among the cybersecurity providers evaluated in Forrester, Check Point holds the highest score in its current product capability category and has also received customer feedback that exceeds the average level. Forrester noted that Check Point "widesely uses AI in the security field, demonstrating solid innovation capabilities," and suggested that "organizations with advanced AI use cases or complex firewall management needs should consider Check Point Software Technologies." This is important because companies are accelerating their adoption of AI. According to Check Point's "2026 Cloud Security Report," 77% of enterprises have updated their cloud security strategies due to AI, but only 26% of these enterprises have the infrastructure necessary to implement those strategies.
A free copy of Forrester Wave ™ "Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Fourth Quarter of 2026" can be obtained through the link. For more information regarding this recognition, please visit the Check Point blog.
Check Point Chief Product Officer Nataly Kremer stated: "We have been protecting enterprises for over 30 years and have continuously earned their trust by staying one step ahead of threats. Now, we are reshaping network security for the AI era. We first launched the Check Point AI network firewall, and then moved on to intelligent orchestration, all of which have contributed to our leadership position. Our mission is to change the way enterprise network security is managed, and being recognized as a leader is a great acknowledgment of this progress. We have just begun, and we are giving our customers the confidence to embrace AI and achieve growth."
Check Point received the highest scores in 15 out of 26 evaluation criteria, including advanced threat protection, threat intelligence, cloud/virtualization/containerization protection, performance and effectiveness, as well as product security and resilience. Other notable findings in the report include:
- AI Security: Forrester indicates that Check Point has already delivered a positive roadmap for protecting AI itself.
- Flexible and transparent pricing: Check Point received the highest scores in terms of pricing flexibility and transparency. Forrester noted that its flexible licensing model has driven the adoption of products within its portfolio.
- Above-average customer feedback: Forrester indicates that Check Point customers appreciate the level of detail in the product logs and praise the support provided during routine requests as well as during security incidents.
- Consistent protection across environments: Check Point received the highest score in terms of unified management and governance. Forrester pointed out that there is functional consistency between its local deployment and cloud management platforms.
- Forrester View: Forrester states that organizations with advanced AI use cases or complex firewall management requirements should consider Check Point.
Check Point Customers also agree with this leader ranking and state:
"We are confident that Check Point can prevent and respond to threats without causing friction, which brings great value to our business."
—— Elcatex Enterprise Software and Cybersecurity Solutions Manager Allan Vasquez
For more information about today's announcement, you can visit our blog and obtain a free copy of Forrester Wave ™ "Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Fourth Quarter of 2026" through the following links: Check Point Named a Leader in Forrester Wave 2026 | Check Point Software.
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Regarding Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ( www.checkpoint.com ) is a leading provider of AI-driven, cloud-delivered network security platforms, offering protection to over 100,000 organizations worldwide. Check Point utilizes ubiquitous AI to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of network security, achieving industry-leading detection rates through its Check Point platform. This enables more proactive threat prediction and faster, smarter responses. The comprehensive platform includes cloud delivery technologies that cover Check Point Workspace Security for protecting workspaces, Check Point for protecting the cloud, Check Point for protecting networks, as well as Check Point Core Services for collaborative security operations and services.
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