Miercom’s Hybrid Mesh Network Security Benchmark Report

Check Point Ranks #1 in Security Effectiveness for the AI Era
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For the fourth consecutive year, Check Point ranked #1 in Miercom’s Hybrid Mesh Network Security Benchmark, achieving 99.8% security effectiveness against Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco, and Zscaler, even as AI accelerates the speed and scale of cyber attacks.
Independent testing shows organizations no longer need to trade performance for protection. As AI enables faster malware creation, more convincing phishing, and easier discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities, Check Point consistently blocked advanced threats, reduced exposure to actively exploited vulnerabilities, and maintained a high-quality user experience without introducing operational friction.

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100% Protection Against AI-Powered Phishing

 Blocked all phishing attempts, including zero-day and short-lived attacks


99.9% Early Malware Prevention

AI-driven detection delivered up to 56% higher protection in the first 24 hours, where traditional defenses fail


Up to 130× Fewer Missed Exploited Vulnerabilities

As AI accelerates the weaponization of vulnerabilities, prevention reduced high-risk exposure across real-world attacks


About Miercom

Miercom is an independent testing and research organization that evaluates the performance and effectiveness of networking and security products using objective, repeatable methodologies. Founded in 1988, it develops testing frameworks aligned to evolving enterprise technologies and publishes benchmark reports, comparative analyses, and validation studies used by organizations to inform technology decisions. Detailed methodologies and results are made available to support transparency and independent review.

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