Check Point Software Technologies has introduced the Quantum Spark 2500 series, a next-generation firewall family designed to provide small and medium-sized businesses and managed service providers with secure, high-speed, and AI-driven threat prevention, including support for Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and SD-WAN.
SINGAPORE, 23 JULY 2025 – Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has unveiled the Quantum Spark 2500 series, an advanced firewall appliance lineup aimed at bolstering cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs). This latest innovation combines AI-powered threat prevention, Wi-Fi 7, 5G connectivity, and SD-WAN, delivering robust performance, simplified operations, and cloud-first security architecture.
Part of the Check Point Infinity Platform, the Quantum Spark 2500 series is purpose-built to help smaller enterprises and service providers combat rising cyber threats. According to Check Point Research, SMBs experienced a 61 percent increase in cyberattacks year-over-year, highlighting the urgent need for enterprise-grade protection without the complexity or overhead.
The Quantum Spark 2500 appliances offer key capabilities that enable seamless deployment and centralized management. These include:
- Built-in Wi-Fi 7 and 5G: Enhanced wireless performance with up to 2.4 times faster speeds and dual-SIM 5G for remote access and network redundancy
- SD-WAN Support: Ensures reliable cloud connectivity and dynamic traffic routing for hybrid and cloud-first environments
- AI-Powered Threat Prevention: Leveraging ThreatCloud AI, the system blocks 99.9 percent of malware, phishing attempts, and zero-day exploits, with up to 2.7 Gbps firewall throughput
- Managed Application Protection (MAP): Helps organizations gain visibility and control over shadow IT and risky SaaS usage to meet compliance and data protection needs
- Built-In Resilience: Redundant power supplies, dual ISP ports, and clustering options ensure uninterrupted business continuity
- Cloud-Enabled Zero-Touch Provisioning: Fully integrated with Check Point’s Infinity Portal, enabling remote setup, multi-tenant dashboards, and real-time alerts for efficient MSP operations
Shahar Divon, Director of Worldwide MSSP and SMB Sales at Check Point, stated that the new series brings a critical mix of security, speed, and simplicity. Designed to reduce operational burdens while improving threat protection, the 2500 series enables businesses to scale confidently.
Pete Finalle, Research Manager at IDC, highlighted the solution’s relevance for SMBs that face enterprise-level threats without the luxury of large IT teams. He noted that the Quantum Spark 2500 series offers high-performance security and centralized cloud-based management, which are ideal for MSPs delivering scalable security solutions.
The 2500 series is also aligned with Check Point’s open garden philosophy, promoting interoperability with third-party platforms and reducing vendor lock-in—key for businesses seeking flexibility in today’s multi-cloud, multi-device environments.
With the introduction of the Quantum Spark 2500 series, Check Point continues its mission to make advanced cybersecurity accessible to all business sizes, safeguarding operations in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
