Check Point named a Leader in Forrester Wave Zero Trust report
The independent analysis conducted by Forrester evaluated platforms for their ability to provide comprehensive security controls across network, cloud and endpoint environments within hybrid IT landscapes. Check Point's performance was highlighted specifically for its unified, prevention-first approach to security management.
Evaluation results
Check Point received the highest feasible scores, 5 out of 5, across several key criteria in the current offering category, including centralised management and usability, least-privileged-access enforcement, segmentation and control, as well as deployment. The company also achieved perfect marks in the roadmap and supporting services and offerings criteria within the strategy category.
The platform, referred to as the Infinity Platform, is designed to deliver centralised management, intelligent policy enforcement, and flexible deployment options across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, supporting organisations in securing users, assets, and data wherever they are located. "This recognition by Forrester affirms, for us, Check Point's leadership in delivering consistent Zero Trust security that is comprehensive, intuitive, and built for the AI-driven, hyperconnected world," said Nataly Kremer, Chief Product Officer at Check Point Software. "Our AI-powered Infinity Platform is purpose-built to help organisations secure users, assets, and data - wherever they reside - through centralised management, intelligent policy enforcement, and flexible deployment across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments."
Highlighted strengths
Key strengths for Check Point, as cited in the Forrester report, include its capabilities in centralised management, least-privileged access enforcement, network segmentation, and streamlined deployment processes. In the opinion of the analysts, the company's product roadmap and range of supporting services further reinforce Check Point's vision and customer-orientated approach to security.
The report also stated that organisations seeking a centralised, easy-to-manage, and holistic network security platform for local networks should consider including Check Point among their shortlist.
Strategy and prevention-first focus
Check Point's approach to Zero Trust security is underpinned by a prevention-first strategy, which the company states assists enterprises in proactively protecting their infrastructure against evolving threats, as well as accelerating Zero Trust adoption. The platform is described as offering unified security controls for contemporary IT environments that encompass a range of deployment options and management requirements.
The Forrester Wave: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025, is produced as part of an independent comparative research process that assesses vendors by a defined set of criteria. Forrester's disclaimer notes that it does not endorse any company, product, or service included within its research, nor does it advise any party to select solutions exclusively based on the research findings or ratings. All information in the report is based on the best available resources at the time and reflects the analysts' judgement, which may be subject to change.
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