Report | Miercom AI-Powered Cyber Security Platform Assessment, 2025

Table of Contents

1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 Test Summary 3.0 Introduction 4.0 Products Tested 5.0 AI-Powered Cyber Security Platform Use Cases 6.0 About Miercom 7.0 Use of This Report

1.0 Executive Summary

Cybersecurity is rapidly shifting and becoming more sophisticated, demanding continuous evolution and proactive measures to stay ahead of emerging risks. Most enterprises operate in a hybrid IT environment that requires consistent unified security across on-premises, cloud, remote, and mobile use cases. This includes implementing Zero Trust controls to bolster the organization’s security posture.

Success factors that are often overlooked include security management ease of use, breadth of security platform capabilities, and end-user experience (UX). These play critical roles in mitigating risks, particularly those arising from human error, often preventable through proper configuration, policy enforcement, and access to effective AI-based tools.

A well-designed management interface enables swift adjustments to critical settings, empowering users to engage productively while upholding cybersecurity.

Specialized AI-based assistants are playing an increasingly important role in making cyber security administration much easier and more effective. This detailed report evaluates the essential capabilities for an AI-powered cyber security platform to effectively protect digital assets—emphasizing three foundational pillars necessary for the successful implementation of comprehensive and unified security:

• The Power of AI to Boost Advanced Threat Prevention: AI/ML is essential for modern threat defense, addressing complex security policies, continuous CVE alerts, and evolving AI-driven attacks.
• Hybrid Mesh Firewalls and Diverse Deployment Enforcement Points: The flexibility to support traditional enterprise firewalls and hybrid mesh firewalls with diverse deployment models is essential.
• Unified Management, User-friendly Interfaces, and AI Assistants: A cyber security platform should provide centralized management for seamless integration and control across security components.

2.0 Test Summary

The AI-Powered Cyber Security Platform Assessment marks the performance of cybersecurity vendors based on Security Efficacy and Admin & User Experience. Check Point leads, demonstrating the highest Security Efficacy and best Admin & User Experience.

Key Findings

• Security Efficacy: Check Point’s Infinity Platform demonstrated superior security efficacy, outperforming competitors in comprehensive threat prevention and response.
• Admin and User Experience: The platform’s straightforward user interface provides effortless management and precise decision-making for administrators.
• Zero Trust Implementation: Check Point surpassed competitors in executing common security policy implementation tasks in speed, accuracy, and completeness.

3.0 Introduction

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, the need for robust, comprehensive cybersecurity solutions cannot be overstated. Corporations are seeking platforms that not only protect their digital assets but also offer adaptability, scalability, and ease of integration within their existing hybrid IT infrastructures. This report explores key capabilities offered by AI-Powered Cyber Security platform providers.

4.0 Products Tested

Vendor/Software Version

• Check Point Infinity Portal/Smart-1 Cloud
• Cisco Security Cloud Control / Secure FMC
• Fortinet FortiManager
• Palo Alto Networks Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager
• Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/Client Connectors

5.0 AI-Powered Cyber Security Platform Use Cases

5.1 On-Premise and Cloud Firewall Threat Protection Assessment

• Significance: Traditional NGFWs struggle to defend against sophisticated cyber threats.
• Evaluation: Assess the firewall’s ability to detect and prevent unknown malware, mitigate high and critical-severity Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), and detect and block zero-day phishing attacks.

5.2 AI-Powered Security Policy Analysis, Automation and Active Implementation

• Significance: Automation enhances policy management efficiency, ensuring consistency and reducing security gaps.

5.3 AI-Powered Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation

• Significance: Proactively identify and mitigate emerging threats to maintain security resilience.

5.4 AI-Powered Threat Analysis & Mitigation Recommendations

• Significance: Identify and address threats that bypass initial defenses.

5.5 Collaborative and Delegated Security Administration

• Significance: Enable collaborative efforts among multiple administrators without introducing conflicts or vulnerabilities.

5.6 Cloud Service Providers Integration

• Significance: Essential for Zero-Trust platforms to maintain stringent security controls over cloud resources.

5.7 Fast and Secure Internet Access for Remote Users

• Significance: Critical for employees to work efficiently and securely from any location.

5.8 Clientless ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)

• Significance: Enable secure remote access for users without a dedicated security client.

5.9 Email Phishing Robustness

• Significance: Evaluate the effectiveness of email security solutions against phishing attacks.

5.10 Mobile Threat Defense (MTD)

• Significance: Secure mobile devices against evolving threats.

6.0 About Miercom

Miercom has published hundreds of network product analyses in leading trade periodicals. Miercom's reputation as the leading, independent product test center is undisputed.

7.0 Use of This Report

Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the data contained in this report. This document is provided “as is,” and gives no warranty, representation, or undertaking, whether express or implied.