Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has announced that it has been named as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security Platforms (ESP). Check Point provides email security through Harmony Email Collaboration, protecting email and collaboration apps from advanced threats, seamlessly integrating with the Check Point Infinity Platform for unified protection. As a unique vendor in the API space, Check Point believes that Gartner® has acknowledged its outstanding ability to serve and support email security clients, with strong detection capabilities needed to secure the workforce.
Businesses of all sizes need robust threat detection to safeguard their email systems, ensuring seamless and secure operations. According to Check Point’s 2024 Security Report, email remains the main entry point for initial infections, responsible for 88% of all harmful file distributions. Additionally, Check Point Research has reported a significant 75% increase in worldwide cyber-attacks in the third quarter of 2024. These concerning figures highlight the critical importance of strengthening email security measures.
Check Point believes that it has been recognised for its consistent innovation and advanced AI technology. Gil Friedrich, VP of Email Security at Check Point Software, said: “Over the past three years, Harmony Email & Collaboration has consistently earned top recognition from leading analyst firms. Check Point is honoured to be acknowledged by Gartner as a Leader in email security, and we thank our customers and partners for their deep trust in Check Point. As one of the fastest-growing email security providers, Check Point is committed to providing an industry-leading email security solution that safeguards all users, no matter where they are or what devices and applications they use.”
Egress, a KnowBe4 company, were also recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security Platforms. Egress believes it has been recognised for its advanced AI-enabled detection that mitigates the full spectrum of threats, its holistic understanding of human risk generated through deep per-user behavioural analytics and threat intelligence, which is used to deliver personalised security at the point of risk, and its offering of the first adaptive security architecture for cloud email, delivering continuous behavioural-based training through real-time nudges.
