Check Point Software Recognized as Leader in Application and API Security by GigaOm

Severity: Low (Score: 21.9)

Sources: Morningstar, Checkpoint

Summary

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has been named a Leader in GigaOm's Application and API Security Radar report for the third consecutive year. The report highlights Check Point's Web Application Firewall (WAF) for its high detection accuracy, achieving a 99.3% detection rate with only 0.81% false positives. This recognition emphasizes the platform's capability to protect modern web applications and APIs without disrupting legitimate traffic. Check Point's WAF is integrated with its Hybrid Mesh Network Security architecture, providing unified protection across network, cloud, and application layers. The report evaluated 17 leading solutions and positioned Check Point in the Maturity and Platform Play quadrant, showcasing its comprehensive Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) capabilities. The platform is designed to secure emerging AI-enabled applications and services, addressing the growing attack surface as organizations increasingly rely on APIs and microservices. Check Point's focus on strong security efficacy is critical for digital businesses that require reliable protection against sophisticated attacks. Key Points: • Check Point WAF recognized for high detection accuracy with 99.3% detection rate. • Only 0.81% false positives reported, ensuring minimal disruption to legitimate traffic. • Integrated with Hybrid Mesh Network Security for comprehensive protection across layers.

Key Entities

• Zero-day Exploit (attack_type)
• React2Shell (malware)