Check Point launches Quantum Firewall Software R82. This includes AI engines and post-quantum encryption to prevent threats such as zero-day malware and phishing.
Check Point Software Technologies has announced Quantum Firewall Software R82. According to Check Point, this software integrates more than 50 new features, including four AI engines that better identify and block zero-day attacks.
These engines analyze hidden patterns and connections. According to the announcement, the tool is expected to stop more than 500,000 additional attacks per month. In addition, R82 supports post-quantum cryptography based on Kyber: a quantum-safe encryption standard approved by NIST.
Scalability
The software was developed with operational simplicity and scalability in mind. Data centers would benefit from faster management through firewall virtualization, which is expected to accelerate virtual system deployment by up to three times. ElasticXL technology enables it to handle peaks in network traffic and scale as business environments grow.
R82 is part of Check Point’s broader Infinity platform. This platform includes AI Copilot, an assistant that automates security management, and GenAI Protect, a solution for the safe adoption of generative AI. Additionally, the platform offers real-time threat prevention and continuous monitoring with external risk management.