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…
Category: Check Point Blog
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…