Check Point Software Technologies Receives Common Criteria EAL4+ Certification for Quantum Firewall Software R82
Certification expands global assurance for Check Point’s security platform, supporting trusted deployment in high-assurance environments across more than 30 nations
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- . (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced that its Quantum Firewall Software R82, the latest version of Check Point’s core network security software delivering advanced threat prevention and scalable policy management — has received Common Criteria EAL4+ certification, further reinforcing its position as a trusted security foundation for critical infrastructure, government, and defense organizations worldwide.
“This certification reflects our continued investment in providing trusted and verifiable security to customers operating in highly regulated sectors,” said Eyal Manor, VP of Product Management at Check Point Software Technologies. “It confirms that Check Point Quantum R82 security platform meets stringent global standards and provides verifiable protection for the world’s most demanding environments.”
Certified by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), the Target of Evaluation (TOE) for Check Point’s R82 security platform — covering Security Gateway, Security Management, and M Maestro Orchestrator Hyperscale Network configurations — complies with the internationally recognized Common Criteria for IT Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 15408) at Evaluation Assurance Level 4+, with augmentation components ALC_FLR.1 and AVA_VAN.4. The evaluation was independently conducted by TÜV Informationstechnik GmbH, a BSI-accredited testing facility.
Common Criteria is the most widely adopted framework for security certification of IT products, and EAL4+ is the highest level widely recognized for commercial technologies. The certification is accepted under the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) and the European SOGIS Mutual Recognition Agreement (SOGIS-MRA), supporting deployment in over 30 participating nations.
For more information on the R82 TOE and official certification details, please visit:
- Check Point's Common Criteria Certifications:
- BSI R82 Common Criteria EAL4+ Certification Document: sk181211 - R82 Common Criteria EAL4+ AVA_VAN.4 BSI Certification
- BSI’s official registry of certified products:
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. () is a leading protector of digital trust, utilizing AI-powered cyber security solutions to safeguard over 100,000 organizations globally. Through its Infinity Platform and an open garden ecosystem, Check Point’s prevention-first approach delivers industry-leading security efficacy while reducing risk. Employing a hybrid mesh network architecture with SASE at its core, the Infinity Platform unifies the management of on-premises, cloud, and workspace environments to offer flexibility, simplicity and scale for enterprises and service providers.
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