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Check Point Expands FedRAMP Certification to Include WAF Amid Rising Cyber Threats

Check Point Expands FedRAMP Certification to Include WAF Amid Rising Cyber Threats

First seen 12 Nov 2026, 18:46 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 18:47 UTC
  • •Check Point WAF achieves FedRAMP Certification to enhance security for government agencies.
  • •U.S. government organizations face an average of 1,840 cyber-attacks weekly, a 28% increase.
  • •Only 5% of organizations have full visibility into AI usage, creating significant security gaps.

Check Point Software Technologies announced that its Web Application and API Security platform (WAF) has achieved FedRAMP Certification, enhancing security for U.S. federal, state, local, and education agencies. This certification comes as government organizations face an average of 1,840 cyber-attacks weekly, a 28% increase year-over-year, with AI integration into services creating new vulnerabilities. The 2026 Cloud Security Report indicates that 70% of organizations run GenAI workloads, but only 5% have full visibility into AI usage, highlighting a significant security gap. The WAF expansion aims to provide prevention-first protection against web application threats, API vulnerabilities, and AI-driven attacks. The urgency for robust security solutions is underscored by the increasing complexity and exposure of government services due to digital transformation and AI integration.

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2025-01-01
Check Point achieves initial FedRAMP Certification
Check Point's platform for government received FedRAMP Certification, enabling compliance for federal agencies.
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2026-11-12
Check Point WAF achieves FedRAMP Certification
Check Point announces the expansion of its FedRAMP-certified platform to include WAF, enhancing security for government services.
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What does FedRAMP Certification mean for Check Point WAF?
FedRAMP Certification indicates that Check Point WAF meets stringent security standards for U.S. federal agencies, ensuring compliance and trust.
How many cyber-attacks are government organizations facing?
Government organizations are facing an average of 1,840 cyber-attacks per week, marking a 28% increase from the previous year.
What are the main features of Check Point WAF?
Check Point WAF provides prevention-first web application security, API protection, bot mitigation, DDoS defense, and GenAI application security.