Check Point adds new capabilities to SandBlast Mobile Solution in response to increased mobile cyber threats
LAGOS, Nigeria, November 21 2017, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, recently announced results from the first ever study on the impact of mobile attacks in enterprise environments. Findings from the research are based on data collected from more than 850 organisations spread across four continents. The results are stark: enterprise mobility is found to be susceptible to attack on both major mobile platforms, Android and iOS.
Threats to mobile users are capable of compromising any device and accessing sensitive data at any time. These threats impact every type of business from financial services to government to manufacturing.
Some key findings:
* 100% of all businesses had experienced a mobile malware attack
* 54 is the average number of mobile malware attacks per business
* 89% of businesses experienced a man-in-the-middle attack over Wi-Fi
* 75% averaged 35 rooted or jailbroken devices on network
In response to these research findings, Check Point has announced improved capabilities for SandBlast Mobile, the industry leading threat defense solution to prevent advanced mobile cyber-attacks. Check Point SandBlast Mobile technology protects against mobile device, apps, and in-network threats and provides the industry’s highest threat catch rate. Check Point SandBlast Mobile is now enhanced with improved capabilities to keep enterprises and consumers ahead of the game:
* Artificial intelligence detection to immediately block zero-day malware
* Blocking targeted SMiShing attacks on iOS and Android devices
* A new app that allows end users to monitor and control device security
“The financial value and frequency of attacks on mobile devices exceeded that for PCs in 2017, which help explain the findings of the report,” said Rick Rogers, Area Manager, Africa Check Point. “Mobile devices are essentially the new ‘backdoor’ for cyber-criminals, and we are pleased to provide this improved SandBlast Mobile solution to proactively protect enterprises and individual consumers.”
In Miercom’s independent 2017 Mobile Threat Defense Industry Assessment, Check Point achieved the highest threat catch rate of all tested vendors. Check Point has seen the attack vectors on mobile devices expand from just known malware, network and OS exploits, to now include zero-day malware, SMS attacks and Bluetooth exploits. To address this, the company offers a complete solution to enterprise customers, part of Check Point’s Infinity security architecture. Infinity seamlessly shares indicators between network appliances, PC endpoints, cloud, and mobile. There is also an offering for consumers/individuals marketed under the ZoneAlarm brand.
For more information about SandBlast Mobile’s newest capabilities, visit: www.checkpoint.com/mobilesecurity
To access the full results of the research report ‘Mobile Cyberattacks Impact Every Business’, visit: http://pages.checkpoint.com/mobile-impact-report.html
To retrieve a blog about the product:
http://blog.checkpoint.com/2017/11/17/sandblast-mobile-the-best-mobile-security-solution-just-got-better
To retrieve a blog about the research:
http://blog.checkpoint.com/2017/11/17/new-research-mobile-malware-hits-every-business
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About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is the largest network cyber security vendor globally, providing industry-leading solutions and protecting customers from cyber attacks with an unmatched catch rate of malware and other types of threats. Check Point offers a complete security architecture defending enterprises – from networks to mobile devices – in addition to the most comprehensive and intuitive security management. Check Point protects over 100,000 organisations of all sizes.
Source: African Media Agency
