Check Point Software Tech (CHKP) Stock News

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platforms report for Q3 2025. The company received perfect scores (5/5) in several critical criteria including centralized management, least-privileged-access enforcement, segmentation and control, and deployment.

The evaluation analyzed the top 10 Zero Trust platform providers, highlighting Check Point's unified, prevention-first security platform that covers network, cloud, and endpoint controls across hybrid environments. The company also earned top marks in roadmap and supporting services, showcasing its strong vision and customer-focused approach.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP), a global cybersecurity solutions provider, has scheduled its 2025 second quarter financial results announcement for July 30, 2025, before U.S. markets open. The company will host a video conference call with investors at 8:30 AM EST/5:30 AM PST on the same day.

A live video webcast will be available on Check Point's investor relations website. This announcement is purely scheduling-related and contains no financial or operational information.

Check Point Software's 2025 Cloud Security Report reveals critical security gaps in enterprise cloud environments. The study, based on 900+ CISO surveys, shows 65% of organizations experienced cloud security incidents in 2024, up from 61% previously. Only 9% detected incidents within an hour, and just 6% remediated them in that timeframe. Key findings highlight widespread challenges: 71% use 10+ security tools, 62% take over 24 hours for breach remediation, and only 17% have full visibility into lateral cloud movement. While 68% prioritize AI for cyber defense, only 25% feel ready to counter AI-driven attacks. The report emphasizes the need for unified security platforms, improved threat detection, and automated incident response to address these vulnerabilities.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) has been named among U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For, both overall and specifically in the IT industry. The recognition is based on key employee-focused metrics including pay, benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and workplace culture. The cybersecurity leader has garnered multiple prestigious workplace awards, including recognition from Newsweek, TIME, Statista, and Forbes, where it has been listed among World's Best Employers for five consecutive years. Tom DiMartino, Head of HR Americas, emphasized the company's commitment to creating an environment where employees can thrive and innovate. Check Point continues to expand its global team with opportunities across engineering, cyber threat research, sales, and other departments.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) has unveiled its next-generation Quantum Smart-1 Management Appliances, featuring significant performance improvements and AI-powered security tools. The new appliances deliver a 2X increase in managed gateways and up to 70% higher log processing rates.

Key features include management capability for up to 10,000 gateways, up to 70TB of local log storage, and integration with over 250 third-party solutions. The 7th generation appliances are available in five models, including the high-performance 7000 Ultra, and incorporate AI tools such as Infinity AI Copilot, Policy Advisor, and Infinity AIOps.

Miercom's recent benchmark recognized Check Point as the top performer in management usability and security efficacy, validating the platform's capabilities in threat prevention and response.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) has announced significant upgrades to its Quantum Force Security Gateway lineup. Existing data center and perimeter gateways will receive a 15-25% performance boost through a software update. The company also launched four new AI-powered Branch Office Security Gateways with up to 4x faster threat prevention performance compared to previous models.

The new branch firewalls feature a 99.9% block rate and are optimized for SD-WAN to support hybrid networks. This launch addresses the rising cyber threats to branch offices, which face an average of 713 weekly attack attempts per location, a 36% increase year-over-year. The solutions offer enhanced cloud application performance, expanded network connectivity up to 10GbE, and unified security management across enterprise environments.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, a pioneer in Preemptive Exposure Management (PEM). Founded in 2021, Veriti offers automated, multi-vendor threat exposure and mitigation capabilities. The acquisition will enhance Check Point's Infinity Platform with key features including automated cross-vendor virtual patching, real-time threat intelligence enforcement, and integration with over 70 security vendors.

The deal strengthens Check Point's hybrid mesh security vision and complements its strategic partnership with Wiz. Veriti's technology reduces patching time from weeks to minutes through non-disruptive protections and enables coordinated multi-vendor threat response. The transaction is expected to close by the end of Q2 2025, with Veriti's capabilities being integrated into Check Point's Infinity Platform as part of the Threat Exposure and Risk Management offering.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) has been named to Newsweek's 2025 list of America's Best Cybersecurity Companies. The recognition is based on comprehensive criteria including service quality, professional quality, product satisfaction, false positive rate, and threat response time. Check Point serves over 100,000 organizations worldwide with AI-powered security solutions across networks, cloud, endpoints, and mobile devices.

The company has also received other notable recognitions, including being named one of the World's Best Companies by TIME and Statista in 2024 and appearing on the Forbes list of World's Best Employers for five consecutive years. This latest accolade reinforces Check Point's position as a leader in the cybersecurity industry and its commitment to protecting digital trust globally.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) has achieved Common Criteria EAL4+ certification for its Quantum Firewall Software R82, the company's latest network security software. The certification was granted by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and independently evaluated by TÜV Informationstechnik GmbH.

The certification covers Security Gateway, Security Management, and M Maestro Orchestrator Hyperscale Network configurations. EAL4+ is the highest level widely recognized for commercial technologies, and the certification enables deployment across more than 30 participating nations under the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) and European SOGIS Mutual Recognition Agreement.