CPX Vienna 2025: A New Era for Check Point and cyber security Innovation

Thursday 13th February 2025

John Tait

Head of Technical Pre-sales

Author

Daniela Miccardi

Cyber Security Marketing Manager

Editor

Last week’s CPX Vienna was an eye-opener, not just for the sheer volume of innovation on display, but for the bold direction Check Point is taking under its new CEO. From game-changing enhancements in R82 to the deep integration of Cyberint’s External Risk Management (ERM) capabilities, it’s clear that Check Point is accelerating at full speed.

The overarching message? Cyber security is evolving—fast. AI-powered threats, hybrid workforces, and multi-cloud complexity demand smarter, faster, and more adaptable security solutions. Here are my key takeaways:

1️- Hybrid Mesh Security Takes Centre Stage

With the rise of Harmony SASE Hybrid Mesh, Check Point is tackling one of the biggest challenges in modern security: how to unify policy enforcement across hybrid networks without sacrificing performance. The ability to seamlessly bridge on-prem and cloud security is a game-changer, especially for enterprises navigating the shift to zero trust.

Takeaway: If your security stack isn’t hybrid-ready, you’re already behind.

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2️ - R82: A Major Leap Forward

The R82 release is more than just an upgrade—it’s a full-scale transformation. With enhancements like ElasticXL for ultra-scalable traffic processing and VSNext for next-gen virtualization, Check Point is cementing its place as a leader in high-performance security.

Takeaway: Security isn’t just about protection; it’s about scalability and efficiency.

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3️ - Cyberint Acquisition: ERM Meets Deep Web Intelligence

The Cyberint acquisition is an aggressive move into External Risk Management (ERM), bringing deep web enterprise threat analysis into Check Point’s portfolio. Dark web intelligence, external attack surface monitoring, and predictive threat detection will give organisations a proactive edge—something that traditional perimeter defenses simply can’t provide.

Takeaway: If you’re not looking beyond your own network, you’re missing half the battle.

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4️ - API-First Security & Quantum-Grade Encryption

With cyber threats increasingly targeting APIs, the new API firewall policy builds and CloudGuard WAF API inspection are major steps forward. Security teams can now harden API endpoints dynamically, reducing exposure to supply chain and zero-day exploits.

Moveover, with NIST IPSec VPN and Quantum Standard Cryptography, Check Point is laying the foundation for post-quantum security, ensuring VPN traffic remains resilient against future cryptographic threats.

Takeaway: API security isn’t a “nice to have” anymore—it’s a necessity.

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5️ - Smarter, More Unified Management & Automation

Two major shifts stood out here:

Gaia API Gateway & Dynamic Rules Configuration—Automation-driven security is becoming the norm, and Check Point is making it easier than ever to implement Terraform & Ansible-powered workflows
Web SmartConsole—The days of the legacy fat SmartConsole app are numbered. By the end of 2025, Check Point will have a full-featured, modern web-based console, simplifying security management across environments

Takeaway: Security teams need faster, simpler ways to operate—and Check Point is delivering.

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Final Thoughts

With R82.10 and R82.20 on the horizon, the pace of innovation is undeniable. The industry is shifting towards cloud-native security, API-first protection, and hybrid mesh architectures, and Check Point is placing itself right at the centre of that evolution.

For enterprises looking to future-proof their security strategy, the message from CPX Vienna was clear:

Unify your security across hybrid environments
Leverage automation and AI-powered intelligence
Prepare for the next wave of quantum and API-based threats

The future of cyber security isn’t just about stopping attacks — it’s about building smarter, more resilient architectures that adapt as fast as threats evolve.

What are your thoughts on these new capabilities? How is your organisation adapting to this next phase of security innovation?

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