Check Point Tops Miercom 2026 Security Benchmark with 99.8% Score
Check Point Software led Miercom’s 2026 Hybrid Mesh Network Security assessment with a top overall effectiveness score of 99.8%, achieving 100% phishing detection and 99.9% AI-powered malware prevention. The company outperformed rivals by delivering 36% higher malware threat prevention and reducing vulnerability exposure by up to 97%.
1. Miercom Security Benchmark Results
Check Point secured the highest overall security effectiveness score of 99.8% in Miercom’s 2026 Hybrid Mesh Network Security assessment, outperforming all evaluated vendors across on-premises, cloud and SSE/SASE deployments. This marks the fourth consecutive year the company has led the benchmark, reinforcing its prevention-first strategy against accelerating cyber threats.
2. AI-Powered Threat Prevention
The platform achieved 100% detection of malicious AI-driven phishing URLs and 99.9% prevention of AI-generated malware, delivering 36% better malware threat prevention than leading competitors. These metrics underscore Check Point’s ability to block emerging threats during their earliest, most dangerous stages without compromising performance.
3. Reduced Vulnerability Exposure
Check Point reported up to 97% fewer known exploited vulnerabilities compared with rivals, lowering risk exposure as AI accelerates the discovery and exploitation of security flaws. This reduction enhances enterprise resilience by minimizing attack surfaces across hybrid mesh architectures.