Check Point Harmony Endpoint has been recognized as a Strategic Leader in AV-Comparatives’ 2023 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) report. This accolade underscores Harmony Endpoint’s exceptional capabilities in proactively defending against advanced cyber threats.

The AV-Comparatives EPR report is a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of endpoint security solutions in the industry. This year’s evaluation subjected 12 leading products to a challenging test of 50 real-world attack scenarios, emulating the entire attack chain from initial intrusion to data exfiltration.

The Scope of Testing

What sets the EPR report apart is its adherence to the highest standards of testing complexity and realism. The attack scenarios were inspired by the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by notorious advanced persistent threat (APT) groups attributed to nation-states like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Vendors had no prior knowledge of the specific attacks, simulating real-world conditions where threats strike without warning.

Check Point excelled in all three phases of the test – Endpoint Compromise and Foothold, Internal Propagation, and Asset Breach. Harmony Endpoint achieved a perfect 100% score in both Active Prevention and Passive Detection, showcasing its robust capability to automatically block threats while offering comprehensive visibility into attack details.

Figure 1- Response per Scenario

Uncompromising Prevention and Detection

One of the key strengths highlighted in the report is Harmony Endpoint’s ability to prevent threats at the earliest possible stage. In 88% of the scenarios, it proactively blocked the initial intrusion attempt, denying attackers a foothold in the first place. When faced with evasive tactics like defense evasion and privilege escalation in the lateral movement phase, Harmony Endpoint maintained its resilience, preventing 100% of the attacks.

The solution demonstrated an unmatched 100% passive detection rate across all three phases. Even in the rare instances where an attack managed to progress, Harmony Endpoint’s comprehensive telemetry and analytics empowered security teams with complete visibility, enabling swift incident response and remediation.

The EPR report goes beyond just prevention and detection metrics. It factors in the total cost of ownership (TCO), operational accuracy costs arising from false positives, and workflow delays that could impact productivity. Harmony Endpoint excelled in these areas as well, incurring no additional costs due to over-blocking, under-blocking, or analysis delays.

Empowering Enterprises with Comprehensive Protection

As cyber threats continue to evolve in sophistication, enterprises need a multi-layered defense strategy that combines robust prevention, comprehensive detection, and rapid response capabilities. Our recognition as a Strategic Leader in the AV-Comparatives EPR test validates Harmony Endpoint as a powerful solution that meets these stringent requirements.

We are honored to be recognized as a Strategic Leader in AV-Comparatives’ EPR report. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge endpoint security that empowers enterprises to stay ahead of even the most advanced threats. With Harmony Endpoint, organizations can confidently embrace digital transformation while safeguarding their critical assets and ensuring business continuity.

Harmony Endpoint is a complete and consolidated endpoint security solution with advanced EPP, EDR, and XDR capabilities, built to protect the remote workforce from an evolving threat landscape. Learn more about Check Point Harmony Endpoint and request a demo.

To view the full test results, visit AV-Comparatives