Check Point Software Technologies Partners with Cardano to deliver Real-Time Threat Prevention Security Solution for Web3 and Blockchain

Unlocking Web3: How Real-Time Security Can Drive Blockchain Adoption
India, March 10, 2025 -- Check Point Software
Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:
CHKP), a
pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions and public crypto
currency platform Cardano have announced a groundbreaking partnership to
develop and deliver the first comprehensive real-time security solution for
blockchain. This collaboration aims to leverage Check Point’s industry-leading
cyber security expertise and Cardano’s robust blockchain infrastructure to
create a secure environment for Web3 applications.
Addressing the Growing Security Risks in Blockchain and
Web3
As blockchain technology
continues to gain traction across industries, last week’s $1.5 billion Bybit hack
was a stark reminder that security remains a critical challenge hindering
widespread adoption. Cyber threats in the Web3 space have escalated, with
hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in smart contracts, digital wallets, and
decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms among others. In 2024 alone,
cybercriminals stole over $2.2 billion from blockchain-based projects, marking
a 21% year-over-year increase in stolen funds, according to the Chainalysis 2025 Crypto
Crime Report.
The rise of institutional
blockchain adoption has further emphasized the urgent need for enhanced
security measures. Institutional investment in cryptocurrency markets reached a
record-breaking $70 billion in 2024, with over 58% of hedge funds now holding
digital assets, up from just 36% in 2021. Despite this growth, security
concerns remain a primary barrier, preventing businesses from fully integrating
blockchain into their operations.
According to a Deloitte 2020 Blockchain
Survey of financial service industry leaders,
concerns about cyber security is the biggest (71%) obstacle to the acceptance
of digital assets.
How Cardano is Enhancing Security with Check Point’s
Real-Time Threat Prevention
Recognizing the pressing need
for robust security, Cardano has integrated Check Point’s real-time security
solutions to safeguard its blockchain infrastructure. Cardano, which has about
$27.83-billion worth of assets and is known for its focus on sustainability,
scalability, and transparency, is taking a proactive approach to cyber security
by implementing real-time threat detection and prevention mechanisms.
Funding for the Check Point -
Cardano initiative was provided by Project Catalyst, which empowers the Cardano
community to propose, evaluate and vote on value-added projects to drive wider
adoption. Recognising the critical need
for a holistic security solution, the Cardano ecosystem expressed overwhelming
support for the initiative.
Check Point’s advanced
security framework provides continuous monitoring and proactive defense against
evolving cyber threats. By leveraging real-time threat intelligence, Cardano’s
ecosystem can detect and mitigate attacks before they cause significant damage.
This ensures that smart contracts, digital assets, and user transactions remain
protected, reinforcing trust among institutional and retail users alike.
How Check Point’s Real-Time Security Works for Blockchain
and Web3
Unlike traditional security
solutions that primarily focus on pre-deployment measures such as smart
contract audits, Check Point’s real-time security approach offers continuous,
end-to-end protection for blockchain network transactions. Key features of Check
Point’s blockchain security solution include:
- Real-Time Threat
Intelligence: Continuous monitoring of transactions and
smart contracts to detect malicious activity before execution.
- AI-Powered Anomaly Detection:
Identifies suspicious behavior and potential vulnerabilities using artificial
intelligence and machine learning.
- On-Chain and Off-Chain
Protection: Secures both blockchain-based transactions
and the surrounding digital ecosystem, including wallets, dApps, and DeFi
platforms.
- Automated Response
Mechanisms: Proactively blocks threats, preventing
unauthorized access and fraudulent transactions in real-time.
By integrating these security
measures directly into the Cardano blockchain, Check Point ensures that every
transaction is monitored by state-of-the-art AI-powered security engines,
providing a higher level of confidence for businesses, developers, and institutional
investors looking to leverage blockchain technology.
Industry Leaders on the Importance of Real-Time Blockchain
Security
"The collaboration
between Check Point and Cardano is poised to drive widespread adoption of
blockchain technology by addressing the most significant barrier to entry:
security. By providing a comprehensive, real-time security solution, we aim to
instill confidence in institutional players and large-scale enterprises,
encouraging them to build and innovate on the Cardano network," says Dan
Danay, Head of Web3 at Check Point Software Technologies.
"The partnership between
Check Point and Cardano represents a significant step forward in the quest for
a secure and resilient Web3 ecosystem. As we work together to develop and
implement innovative security solutions, we can look forward to a more robust
and secure block chain in the future," says Kriss Baird, General Manager
for Cardano's Catalyst.
As blockchain technology
evolves, the need for real-time security solutions will only grow. By working
together, Check Point and Cardano are setting a new industry standard for
blockchain security, paving the way for a safer, more scalable Web3 future.
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About Cardano
Cardano is a publicly
accessible, decentralized blockchain platform designed to enable secure and
efficient digital transactions. It utilizes a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus
mechanism, which enhances energy efficiency compared to traditional proof-of-work
(PoW) systems. The platform facilitates peer-to-peer transactions through its
native cryptocurrency, ADA.The development of Cardano commenced in 2015 under
the leadership of Charles Hoskinson, one of the co-founders of Ethereum. The
project is managed and supervised by the Cardano Foundation, a non-profit
organization headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. Upon its official launch in
2017, Cardano became the largest cryptocurrency to implement a proof-of-stake
blockchain, which is widely regarded as a more environmentally sustainable
alternative to proof-of-work consensus mechanisms.
About
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider protecting over 100,000 organizations worldwide. Check Point leverages the power of AI everywhere to enhance cyber security efficiency and accuracy through its Infinity Platform, with industry-leading catch rates enabling proactive threat anticipation and smarter, faster response times. The comprehensive platform includes cloud-delivered technologies consisting of Check Point Harmony to secure the workspace, Check Point CloudGuard to secure the cloud, Check Point Quantum to secure the network, and Check Point Infinity Platform Services for collaborative security operations and services.
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