Check Point Software Technologies has announced major advancements to its family of Quantum Force Security Gateways.
All Quantum Force Security Gateways for the data center and perimeter are receiving a 15%-25% performance boost in threat prevention throughput – delivered automatically via software update.
In parallel, Check Point is launching a new lineup of AI-powered Quantum Force Branch Office Security Gateways designed to provide enterprise-level firewall security with up to a 4x increase in threat prevention performance from previous models.
These four new branch firewalls deliver industry-leading 99,9% block rate, lightning-fast cloud application performance, and are optimised for SD-WAN to meet the growing demands of hybrid networks and the modern distributed workforce.
According to the latest data from Check Point Research (CPR), branch offices are now facing an average of 713 weekly attack attempts per location, a 36% rise from the same period last year. Additionally, 50% of branch offices encounter attempts to exploit vulnerabilities from external sources, highlighting the urgent requirement for robust branch security and scalable management in the AI era.
“As we continue to prioritise innovation and efficiency, Check Point’s new Quantum Force Branch Office Security Gateway firewalls are built for speed, simplicity, and security,” says Nataly Kremer, chief product officer at Check Point. “They’re 4x faster than previous models, optimised for SD-WAN, and backed by our latest AI-powered threat prevention. And with automatic performance upgrades, existing Quantum Force customers will receive a 15-25% performance boost with a software update — no hardware changes required.”
Today’s branch offices play a crucial role in engaging directly with customers but often represent the most vulnerable point in network security. Their direct links to the public cloud and the internet make them more susceptible to cyber threats.
With the current threat environment and a staggering 44% rise in cyber-attacks year over year, as highlighted in CPR’s 2025 Security Report, there is a significant need to implement strong enterprise firewalls that can effectively defend against online threats without impacting network performance by causing delays or disruptions.
Check Point’s Quantum Force Branch Office Security Gateways capabilities include:
* Industry-leading threat prevention: A 4x boost in threat prevention throughput with a 99,9% block rate based on Miercom’s 2025 security benchmark report.
* Optimised for Cloud Applications: Lightning-fast security performance for SaaS apps by optimising for SD-WAN, expanding network connectivity up to 10X to 10 GbE, and increasing port capacity 2X.
* Unified Management: Top-rated unified security management for enterprise, campus, branch, and cloud environments, along with zero-trust policy across the entire enterprise.