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Check Point Recognized as a Leader in Forrester Wave for Mobile Threat Defense Solutions
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In today’s mobile-first world, the security of mobile devices is paramount for organizations of all sizes. Check Point is a pioneer in this space, having developed its Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) solution, Harmony Mobile, which has been safeguarding organizations for over a decade. Since its debut, Harmony Mobile has successfully blocked millions of attacks, demonstrating its effectiveness in protecting mobile fleets against ever-evolving threats.
Today, we are thrilled to announce that Check Point’s Harmony Mobile has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Mobile Threat Defense Solutions, Q3 2024 report.
This recognition from Forrester, a renowned independent research firm, validates for us our commitment to providing cutting-edge mobile security solutions and underscores the strength of our offering in the competitive mobile threat defense market
The report highlights several qualities organizations should look for for in an MTD solutions:
- Offer deep protection for your chosen mobile platform
- Take real-time actions to protect your digital assets
- Prioritize the protection of mobile devices
Check Point’s Harmony Mobile excels in all these areas, providing comprehensive protection across the entire mobile attack surface.
Harmony Mobile’s Key Strengths:
- Provides superior mobile application protection, network defense, and vulnerability mitigation
- Offers flexibility in purchasing and deployment options
- Has a solid vision aligning mobile threat defense with the Zero Trust Model
- Provides the option to maintain personally identifiable information (PII) on-premises for privacy-conscious customers
How did we do?
Harmony Mobile received a 5/5 score in 14 criteria, including:
- Application Integrity and Malicious Application Prevention: In an era of sophisticated mobile malware, our advanced detection and prevention mechanisms provide a crucial line of defense.
- Network Defense and Web Security (mobile browser protection): Harmony Mobile offers robust protection across various network environments, whether your employees are connecting through cellular networks, public Wi-Fi, or VPNs.
- Privacy Controls: We offer strong privacy controls, including the ability to maintain personally identifiable information (PII) on-premises, catering to organizations with strict data sovereignty requirements.
- Real-Time Threat Detection and Vulnerability Mitigation: Our solution’s ability to detect and respond to threats in real-time was praised, as was our approach to vulnerability mitigation.
- Phishing Defense: Harmony Mobile provides superior protection against various phishing methods, including those unique to mobile platforms like SMS phishing and QR code phishing (Quishing).
In the Strategy category, Check Point received 5 out of 5 scores in the vision, innovation, and roadmap criteria, underlining, in our opinion, our forward-thinking approach to mobile security.
Superior Mobile Protection
The Forrester report states: “Harmony Mobile provides superior mobile application protection, network defense, and vulnerability mitigation.” This aligns with Check Point’s prevention-first and multi-layered protection strategy. Our solution goes beyond basic threat detection, offering proactive defense mechanisms that prevent attacks before they can cause damage. This approach extends to supporting various use cases, from anywhere-work employees to executive protection and Zero Trust endpoint scenarios.
Flexibility and Integration
Forrester noted that Harmony Mobile offers flexibility in deployment and integration. It can be bundled with other Check Point offerings or sold as a standalone solution, giving customers purchasing and deployment flexibility. This adaptability makes it an excellent choice for both existing Check Point customers and those new to our ecosystem.
Meeting Extended Use Cases
Forrester’s The Mobile Threat Defense Solutions Landscape, Q1 2024 report, identified several core and extended use cases for MTD solutions. Harmony Mobile self-reported the following extended use cases as the top three for which clients select them:
Extended Use Cases:
- Compliance assurance
- Executive protection
- Zero Trust endpoint
Our focus on these extended use cases demonstrates our commitment to addressing the evolving needs of modern enterprises, from ensuring regulatory compliance to protecting high-risk executive devices and implementing Zero Trust security models.
Customer Satisfaction
We’re particularly proud that our reference customers appreciated Harmony Mobile’s security capabilities and were complimentary of our support and account management teams. This feedback reinforces our commitment to not just providing excellent technology, but also supporting our customers throughout their
Looking ahead
While we’re honoured by this recognition, we’re not resting on our laurels. The mobile threat landscape is constantly evolving, and so are we. Our roadmap is focused on continued innovation, including deeper integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, enhanced protection against emerging threat vectors, and even more streamlined management capabilities.
As Forrester’s The Mobile Threat Defense Solutions Landscape, Q1 2024 report notes: , “The regulatory environment is ready to force transformations on the mobile security market”. With Harmony Mobile, organizations can stay ahead of these changes, confidently enabling mobile productivity without compromising on security
In an increasingly mobile-first world, robust mobile security isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. With Harmony Mobile, you can embrace the benefits of mobile technology with confidence, knowing that your devices, data, and users are protected by a leader in mobile threat defense.
Download your complimentary copy today and read The Forrester Wave™: Mobile Threat Defense Solutions, Q3 2024 report
To learn more about how Harmony Mobile can strengthen your organization’s mobile security posture, visit our website. Let’s work together to keep your mobile workforce secure, productive, and ready for whatever challenges the future may bring.