Check Point Software Technologies has been named on Fast Company’s prestigious “Next Big Things in Tech 2025” list, recognising its pioneering work in securing public blockchains against emerging cyber threats. The recognition highlights the company’s latest innovation in blockchain threat prevention, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity for decentralised ecosystems.
Advancing blockchain security
Check Point’s inclusion in the list underscores its leadership in cybersecurity and its ability to adapt enterprise-grade protection for the evolving world of blockchain. The company’s latest innovation brings real-time, in-chain threat prevention to public blockchains, moving beyond traditional reactive detection methods. This capability is already active on the Cardano mainnet, among others, and represents a fundamental shift in how blockchain security is approached — protecting users, digital assets, and infrastructure before attacks can occur.
“At Check Point, innovation isn’t just about keeping up — it’s about staying ahead,” said Roi Karo, Chief Strategy Officer at Check Point. “Just as Check Point’s original Firewall-1 secured the early internet, our blockchain solution protects the decentralised future, offering enterprise-grade, compliance-ready security for a safer blockchain ecosystem. We’re proud that Fast Company recognises our mission to bring real-time threat detection and prevention to the blockchain, ensuring trust, transparency, and safety across the decentralised world.”
The company’s approach combines forward-looking strategy with deep technical expertise, enabling it to deliver solutions that are both innovative and practical. This proactive security model addresses the unique vulnerabilities of decentralised networks and aims to build trust in blockchain technologies as they become more deeply integrated into industries and economies.
A spotlight on transformative technologies
Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech list celebrates technologies and innovations with the potential to transform industries, businesses, and society. It highlights work from established companies, startups, and research teams pushing the boundaries of what is possible across various sectors.
“Next Big Things in Tech is both a snapshot of the most interesting tech of the moment and a crystal ball that predicts the next several years,” said Brendan Vaughan, Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company. “We’re excited to share this list with our readers, and we congratulate the winners for their vision and innovation.”
Check Point’s recognition reflects its ongoing focus on future-proofing digital ecosystems. By extending its cybersecurity expertise into the blockchain space, the company is addressing a critical need as decentralised platforms continue to grow in use and importance. This work is part of Check Point’s broader mission to provide advanced, real-time protection across an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Continued industry recognition
This latest accolade adds to a growing list of industry honours for Check Point. The company was recently named one of the World’s Best Companies of 2025 by TIME and Statista, one of America’s Best Cybersecurity Companies by Newsweek and Statista, and was featured in Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2024 list. These recognitions highlight Check Point’s commitment to innovation and leadership in cybersecurity across multiple domains.
As blockchain technology becomes more central to digital infrastructure, security remains a critical concern. Check Point’s proactive approach and recognition by Fast Company reaffirm its position as a leader shaping the future of secure, decentralised systems.
