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Check Point Software Technologies named a mobile security leader in Omdia report

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Technologies has announced it has been recognised as a market leader in the Omdia Market Radar Mobile Security Management Solutions Report .
This year ’ s recognition highlights Check Point Harmony Mobile ’ s ability to deliver a comprehensive set of capabilities that help businesses protect data across application , network and device attack vectors .
Omdia assessed the Mobile Security Management solutions with the following seven criteria :
• Endpoint threat detection
• App threat detection
• Network threat detection
• Integration and partner ecosystem
• Maturity
• Strategy and vision
• Market impact
Check Point Harmony Mobile was named a leader for its advanced abilities across all categories on the Omdia Market Radar ’ s Heatmap , while exceeding threat prevention , detection , response and remediation capabilities .
“ The hybrid work environment is here to stay . Bring-Your-Own-Device ( BYOD ) is back in full force and companies need to implement strategies to keep their data and that of their employees safe ,” said Rafi Kretchmer , VP of Product Marketing , Check Point Software .
“ As mobile breaches are becoming increasingly pervasive and complex , Check Point Harmony Mobile protects remote users in a single solution that is easy to use .”
Adam Holtby , Principal Analyst , Omdia , added : “ At Omdia we understand that mobile security is much more than mobile devices and that businesses must be cognizant of the range of threats to accurately secure the mobile workforce .
“ Check Point Software has experienced significant traction of its mobile security offering , largely driven by the need to better secure and enable employees working across both corporate-owned and / or personal devices .”
As confirmed by Omdia ’ s report , mobile security is no longer optional .
While workforces adapt to a hybrid work environment , Check Point Software ’ s Mobile Security Report 2021 found that 97 % of organisations have faced mobile threats that used multiple attack vectors .
Moreover , Check Point Software found that at least 40 % of the world ’ s mobile devices are inherently vulnerable to cyberattacks , making mobile security a vital tool in the fight against cybercrime . u intelligent MOBILE SECURITY
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