Check Point Recognized as a Leader in Cloud Network Security
Check Point has once again solidified its position as a prominent player in the cybersecurity field by being named a Leader and Fast Mover in the GigaOm Radar for Cloud Network Security 2025. This recognition marks the third consecutive year that Check Point has achieved top rankings, a testament to its ongoing commitment to innovation and robust security solutions.
Innovative Security Architecture
GigaOm highlights Check Point’s prevention-first architecture and its comprehensive unified cloud security platform as key factors behind its success. The company’s innovative approach has allowed it to consistently push boundaries and improve security measures. Check Point’s Open Garden strategy plays a crucial role, facilitating an increasing number of native integrations across both public and private cloud environments.
According to Andrew Green, an analyst at GigaOm, “Our research shows that Check Point is maintaining a strong pace of innovation, using its core networking strengths to build a unified platform that adapts to how modern organizations operate.”
Consistent Protection Across Hybrid and Multicloud Environments
This year’s evaluation emphasizes Check Point’s capability to deliver effective protection while simplifying operations for enterprises that must secure applications in complex hybrid and multicloud environments. GigaOm positioned Check Point in the Innovation / Platform Play quadrant, underscoring the advantages of its unified Infinity architecture, strong prevention abilities, and ease of use.
Key Strengths of Check Point’s Solutions
GigaOm recognized several standout features that contribute to Check Point’s strong performance:
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Advanced Threat Prevention for Cloud Applications: The CloudGuard Web Application Firewall (WAF) utilizes machine learning for analyzing data, behavioral validation, and contextual machine learning techniques. This ensures effective blocking of malicious traffic, bot attacks, brute-force intrusion attempts, and scraping activities.
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Automation-Driven Policy Management: The CloudGuard Controller efficiently polls cloud environments to automatically adjust network security policies. This capability significantly minimizes the need for manual intervention, thereby reducing the likelihood of errors and misconfigurations.
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Comprehensive Visibility Across Multicloud Environments: Check Point’s integration with Wiz offers clients a connected graph, allowing for faster detection of risk blind spots and prioritization for remediation. This feature enables organizations to maintain a clearer view of their security posture.
Commitment to Customer Success
Paul Barbosa, VP of Cloud Security at Check Point Software Technologies, expressed enthusiasm about the company’s recognition from GigaOm, stating, “We are thrilled that GigaOm has once again recognized Check Point as a Leader and Fast Mover in cloud network security. We’re proud of this accolade, but even more excited about what it means for our customers: stronger digital trust, less complexity, and better protection for the applications that run their business.”
Strengthening Cloud Security
GigaOm’s acknowledgment reinforces Check Point’s dedication to delivering substantial cloud security solutions that prioritize unified visibility, operational ease, and an excellent customer experience. With the ongoing development of its Open Garden strategy, Check Point continues to enhance interoperability across the cloud ecosystem, ensuring that organizations can integrate top-tier tools without sacrificing security performance.
With these advancements, Check Point stands out as a reliable and innovative choice for businesses looking to enhance their cloud security frameworks.
