Media Alert: Check Point's ZoneAlarm ForceField Protects Against Gumblar Web Attack

Media Alert: Check Point's ZoneAlarm ForceField Protects Against Gumblar Web Attack That Targets Google Search and Internet Explorer Users

Included within ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, ForceField's unique virtualization and browser security automatically stops Gumblar from infecting consumer PCs

Redwood City, CA — June 04, 2009

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that ZoneAlarm® ForceField protects consumers against Gumblar, a Web attack that compromises Web sites and downloads malware onto unsuspecting computers. ZoneAlarm ForceField, available separately or integrated within ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, places a two-way “bubble of security” around the browser to automatically catch and neutralize malicious Web browser downloads. The safe, virtual ForceField sandbox prevents the unwanted malware from damaging a user's PCs or accessing any information residing on a targeted machine.

Gumblar is named after the Gumblar.cn exploit, which so far targets users of Internet Explorer and Google search, delivering malware through compromised sites to infect a user’s PC and subsequently intercept traffic between the user and the visited sites. Once infected, anything the victim types could be monitored and used to commit identity theft, such as stealing credit card numbers, Web passwords or other sensitive data. Visitors encountering the compromised website also risk having their subsequent search results replaced with links that point to other malicious websites. The malware can also steal FTP credentials from the victim’s computer and use them to infect more sites, thus increasing the spread of this threat. So far, more than 3,000 Web sites have been attacked including a popular entertainment site and sports site.

“We are witnessing a tremendous increase in Web browser-based attacks such as Gumblar, which traditional security products are not able to defend against,” said Ben Khoushy, vice president of endpoint products for Check Point. “Our unique ZoneAlarm ForceField virtualized browser security solution provides additional layers of protection and helps divert users away from malicious Web sites, delivering the highest level of security needed to stop such sophisticated attacks.”

ZoneAlarm ForceField successfully protects computers against Gumblar by placing an impenetrable two-way “bubble of security” around the browser. The ZoneAlarm ForceField sandbox prevents unwanted malware such as Gumblar from damaging users’ PCs or from stealing users’ private information. ForceField also includes additional security layers that augment its virtualization capability, such as heuristic anti-phishing and site ratings, designed to analyze websites and if malicious, warn the user not to download anything from the site or enter personal information. In addition, ZoneAlarm anti-virus solution has been updated to offer automatic protection against Gumblar.

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Check Point Announces Immediate Availability of IP Appliances

New IP appliance line includes Check Point's revolutionary intrusion prevention software blade and delivers highest performance with lower cost of ownership


Redwood City, CA — June 01, 2009

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced a new IP appliance line based on former Nokia hardware with breakthrough performance of up to 29 Gbps, now offered as a single solution integrated with Check Point R70™ security gateway software. Through the Software Blade architecture, the new IP appliances are available standard with Check Point’s latest intrusion prevention (IPS) software blade. The Check Point IP appliance line now provides enterprises a fully integrated security solution backed by a new support plan, helping lower total cost of ownership.

Following a twelve-year strategic partnership, Check Point acquired the Nokia security appliance business in April of this year. The new Check Point IP appliance line leverages carrier-grade Nokia hardware renowned for its scalability and modularity and integrates it with Check Point’s leading security software. Check Point IP appliances provide flexible, extensible security through Check Point’s Software Blade architecture that allows customers to select the exact security protection needed for a given environment. Delivering up to 29 Gbps of firewall throughput, an increase of more than 20 percent from previous models and up to 8 Gbps of virtual private network (VPN) throughput, the IP appliance line also includes multiple acceleration and interface options.

“Just a few weeks after our close of the Nokia security appliance business acquisition, we are pleased to bring to market a new line of integrated IP appliances with added value and security,” said Dr. Dorit Dor, vice president of products at Check Point. “The new IP appliance line comes with enhanced support service level agreements and provides our customers stronger integrated security at better value.”

Check Point’s new IPS software blade is provided in the standard software configuration with a year of updates subscription included. The IPS software blade adds a strong security layer at the gateway, providing thousands of behavioral and signature-based protections with best-in-class IPS performance throughput of up to 9 Gbps.

“The Check Point IP appliance line builds upon a hardware platform already popular with customers and adds to it a better level of solution integration and new IPS capabilities,” said Ira Silverman, chief executive office, Gotham Technology Group LLC. “Through the new product line from Check Point, customers can cost-effectively secure their networks today, while keeping their options open to expand functionality should their networks grow or change over time.”

Features and benefits of the Check Point IP appliance line include:

* Industry-leading appliances integrated with Check Point R70 software licenses and with support, all for one price
* Standard software blades include firewall, VPN, IPS, Advanced Networking and Acceleration and Clustering blades, with the extensibility to add additional software blades if needed
* New record performance level of up to 29 Gbps throughput of the new IP2455 including the ADP accelerators, an increase of over 20 percent from the previous Nokia IP2450 model
* Dual image with both Check Point R70 and NGX R65® is included on the IP appliances
* Industry-standard VRRP (virtual redundancy routing protocols) technology delivers fail-over capabilities
* Hardware add-ons, Accelerated Data Path (ADP) service modules, boost acceleration of an appliance up to five times
* Connectivity options of 1 GbE to 10 GbE, copper, fiber (long range, short range) increase hardware flexibility and reduces costs
* Collection of hot swappable interfaces, interchangeable components and redundant power supplies enable customer to service without bringing down the appliance
* Single support programs include unified service level agreements (SLA) at lower rates

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Check Point Introduces New Line of Security Management Appliances

Smart-1 appliances are first to unify network, IPS and endpoint security policy management and provide up to 12 TB of integrated storage

Redwood City, CA — May 26, 2009

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced the Check Point Smart-1™ security management appliance line. The new line of four appliances are the first to offer enterprises an extensible solution that unifies network, IPS and endpoint security policy management and provide up to 12 terabytes (TB) of integrated log storage. Through Smart-1 appliances, businesses can greatly improve administration efficiency and overall security.

Security administrators invest great effort into managing the security policies responsible for safeguarding networks and endpoints. The Smart-1 appliances are designed to ease the process. From one console, administrators can manage IPS, network and endpoint security policies, and through Check Point’s unique Software Blade architecture, customers can extend the standard capabilities of Smart-1 appliances by adding additional management blades as needed. Smart-1 appliances also streamline security management by offering integrated storage of log data from across multiple enterprise-wide devices. This significantly aids administrators meet compliance requirements and perform forensic analysis.

"Check Point Smart-1 solutions represent the next step in our effort to simplify security management for the enterprise while providing the highest levels of security," said Dr. Dorit Dor, vice president of products at Check Point. "Smart-1 takes the benefits of Check Point’s Software Blade architecture and brings that flexibility and extensibility to the network administrator, helping to enforce security policy across the organization."

Check Point Smart-1 security management appliances offer enterprises easy log access with unsurpassed log storage and performance capabilities. Up to 12 TB of integrated RAID log storage provides approximately three years of enterprise-wide logs. System performance supports up to approximately 30,000 logs per second for high-throughput data capture. Combined with built-in Storage Area Networks (SAN) support including high performance fiber optic connectivity, Smart-1 appliances reduce the costs of acquiring, deploying and maintaining server attached distributed storage for customers.

The Smart-1 appliance line includes:

* Smart-1 150: Security management for large enterprises and service providers with 150 gateways or more that provides up to 12 TB of integrated log storage
* Smart-1 50: Security management for enterprises and service providers with 50 to 150 gateways that provides up to 4 TB of integrated log storage
* Smart-1 25: Security management for enterprises with 25 to 50 gateways that provides 2 TB of integrated log storage
* Smart-1 5: Security management for businesses with 5 to 25 gateways including up to 500 GB of integrated log storage

Features and benefits of the new Smart-1 security management appliances also include:

* Software Blade architecture provides unparalleled security flexibility and extensibility, allowing customers to select the exact security management solutions they need and expand further with additional software blades
* Library of 10 management software blades to choose from including: Network Policy Management, Endpoint Policy Management, Logging & Status, Monitoring, Management Portal, User Directory, IPS Event Analysis, Provisioning, Reporting, and Event Correlation
* Check Point Provider-1® functionality is also included in Smart-1 50 and Smart-1 150 appliances, enabling multi-domain management by unifying data from multiple management servers.
* Integrated Lights Out Management (LOM) provides out-of-band remote monitoring and management
* Redundant and hot swappable components ensure a high degree of reliability, availability and serviceability
* Hardware health check monitoring identifies problems before they arise
* Smart-1 all-in-one devices preserve valuable data center rack and floor space and reduce power and cooling requirements

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Check Point Software Announces Participation In Second Quarter Investor Conferences

Management Presentations Available via Webcast

vRedwood City, CA — May 20, 2009
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced the company’s expected investor conference participation for the second quarter of 2009. Events include:

* Cowen & Co. 37th Annual Technology, Media, & Telecom Conference
May 27, 2009 – New York, NY
* Bank of America Securities & Merrill Lynch U.S. Technology Conference
June 4, 2009 – New York, NY
* RBC Technology, Media & Communications Conference
June 9, 2009 – San Francisco, CA
* UBS Global Technology & Services
June 10, 2009 – New York, NY

Members of Check Point's management team will present at the conference and will discuss the latest company strategies and initiatives. Check Point’s conference presentations are expected to be available via webcast at the company's web site.

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Check Point Security Solutions Win 2009 SC Magazine Reader Trust Awards

Security professionals again vote Check Point VPN-1 Power as best enterprise firewall, and Check Point Media Encryption wins best mobile device security

Redwood City, CA — May 07, 2009

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has been recognized with SC Magazine’s 2009 Reader Trust Awards as the company with the best enterprise firewall and best mobile device security solution, making this Check Point’s fourth SC Magazine Reader Trust Award for best enterprise firewall. The announcement was made on April 21st at the exclusive SC Awards Gala in San Francisco, CA.

SC Magazine readers representing IT’s most knowledgeable security professionals selected Check Point’s VPN-1® Power and Media Encryption™ from among the industry’s leading solutions. Check Point VPN-1 Power is an integrated firewall, VPN and intrusion prevention solution with the unique ability to adapt as new threats emerge, delivering proactive protection. Check Point Media Encryption is a combination of endpoint port and device management, content filtering and centralized auditing with robust media encryption. Media Encryption provides comprehensive control of security policies on the endpoint to plug potential data leak points while logging data management movement to and from any plug and play device.Winning awards for both network and endpoint security products is a validation of Check Point’s Total Security strategy and recognizes the company for its innovative security solutions.

"Our selection as the winner of two SC Magazine Reader Trust Awards testifies to our success in providing the market with superior Total Security solutions that fulfill customer needs," said Dorit Dor, vice president of products at Check Point. "Check Point’s Total Security strategy focuses on the need to provide the highest quality network, data and endpoint security solutions to address the critical IT security challenges businesses face on a daily basis."

The annual SC Awards highlight and showcase the best solutions, services and professionals while recognizing achievement and technical excellence in the information security industry. With almost 700 entries submitted in thirty categories, the 2009 SC Awards was the most competitive yet in the program’s twelve year history.

"SC Magazine readers have voted for Check Point as best enterprise firewall and best mobile device security solution from among hundreds of high quality, competitive entries," said Illena Armstrong, editor in chief, SC Magazine. "The Reader Trust Award is a true recognition of the leadership and success of Check Point in IT security."

"We are pleased the readers recognize the value and innovation of Check Point products, and we will continue to pioneer the way by developing security solutions for the future," concluded Dor.

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Check Point Earns VB100 Award for ZoneAlarm Extreme PC Security Suite

For the second consecutive year ZoneAlarm earns top honors from Virus Bulletin


Redwood City, CA — May 06, 2009

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced ZoneAlarm® Extreme Security received the VB100 Award from Virus Bulletin. The publication’s April comparative review of personal antivirus solutions, conducted on computers running Microsoft Windows XP SP3, included 39 product tests focused on virus detection rates and scanning speeds.

"We are pleased to see the results of the Virus Bulletin tests further validate ZoneAlarm Extreme Security’s superior protection against the latest malware," said Juliette Sultan, head of global marketing for Check Point. "The multiple layers of advanced protection included in the new ZoneAlarm Extreme Security combined with comprehensive browser security provide unsurpassed defense against sophisticated computer and Web attacks."

ZoneAlarm Extreme Security, the most comprehensive PC and browser security suite available to consumers, was praised for its "superb" detection rates and advanced firewall and intrusion prevention technologies that detect and prevent the latest attacks from infecting the PC. The author of the review, John Hawes, said, "The WildList and clean sets presented no difficulties, and Check Point’s solid product earns its second VB100 award with its head held high."

Key features and benefits of ZoneAlarm Extreme Security include:

* Industry’s number one firewall utilizes latest application and process monitoring technologies to safeguard PCs against threats you don’t know about
* Complete antivirus, anti-spam, anti-spyware and a comprehensive set of additional top-rated PC defenses
* Comprehensive browser security, featuring state-of-the-art ZoneAlarm ForceField, a virtualized browser security add-on enabling users to bank, shop and surf safely online
* Secure online backup to protect users’ important files and data from loss, theft, accidental deletion or disk failure
* Optional private-key encryption further strengthens data security by protecting important documents should the storage server ever be compromised
* PC tune-up and system maintenance tools that automatically clean, organize and streamline the system
* Fast install time and enhanced scan speed provides minimal impact to end-user
* Support for Windows XP and Windows Vista 64-bit and 32-bit platforms

For more information and a full list of ZoneAlarm Extreme Security features and benefits visit: http://www.zonealarm.com.

"Receiving a VB100 award for the second year in a row gives our customers the confidence that ZoneAlarm products are the best solutions for securing their online lives," concluded Su

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Check Point Awarded 2009 Five-Star Partner Program Guide Certification

PureAdvantage partner program recognized as exceptional by leading channel authority



Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced it has been recognized by Everything Channel as one of North America’s top information-technology (IT) vendors. Check Point’s PureAdvantage partner program was awarded a Five-Star certification in the security category of Everything Channel’s 15th annual 2009 Partner Program Guide (PPG), acknowledging the commitment and strength of the PureAdvantage program.

Check Point is 100 percent channel focused and as such seeks works directly with partners and distributors to incorporate their needs into the PureAdvantage program. Check Point’s PureAdvantage partner program is designed to create new revenue opportunities for partners of all sizes, supporting their investment in developing skilled sales and technical resources. Check Point enables its partners to deliver security solutions, which allow enterprises to improve security, reduce cost and complexity, and implement protections that adapt to new and evolving threats.

As a key to Check Point’s success, Check Point offers partners through the PureAdvantage program all of the benefits solution providers identify as most important, including quality security solutions, knowledge transfer with online sales training, co-op funds, marketing and sales tools and 24/7 availability of pre and post sales and technical support. The PureAdvantage program maximizes partner satisfaction with dedicated Check Point representatives, channel managers and technical experts who provide quick responses and customized solutions to meet specific needs of each partner.

Research for the 2009 Everything Channel Partner Program Guide and the Everything Channel Five-Star Program was conducted by Everything Channel's Institute for Partner Education & Development (IPED). IPED analyzed 130 vendor programs rating sales support, marketing support, partner profitability, channel operations, communications and partner recruitment. The companies with the highest overall weighted scores received the Everything Channel Five-Star Program designation.

"A Five-Star accolade attests to Check Point’s world-class partner program and the dedication that we put forth to support and ensure the profitability of our partners," said Amnon Bar-Lev, vice president of world wide field operations at Check Point. "Check Point values its partners and the growth of their businesses and will remain committed to providing them the most comprehensive technical, sales and marketing support while progressively enhancing the rewards and program opportunities to always accommodate their needs."

"Now more than ever, the quality of a vendor’s partner program determines how profitable its partners will be," said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director, Everything Channel. "We congratulate Check Point as one of the Five-Star Partner Program Guide winners for their commitment to their partners, their efforts to build a quality program and helping to drive greater revenue in the channel."

To sign up for the Check Point PureAdvantage Partner Program or for more information about the program and its benefits, please visit http://www.checkpoint.com/partners/signup.html

"In addition to the benefits the award-winning PureAdvantage program provides partners, Check Point’s Total Security strategy offers partners a broad product portfolio with highest quality network, data and endpoint security solutions," concluded Bar-Lev.

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Check Point Awarded International Common Criteria EAL4 Certification for Enterprise Security Product

Rigorous testing process validates reliability of Check Point VPN-1 R65 integrated firewall and intrusion prevention solution


Redwood City, CA — April 29, 2009

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced Check Point VPN-1 R65 security gateway and SmartConsole management system have received after a long and stringent testing process Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (EAL4) certification from the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP). Government agencies requiring EAL4 certification can now benefit from the unprecedented protection VPN-1 R65 provides with its integrated firewall, intrusion prevention (IPS), virtual private network (VPN) and remote access capabilities.

EAL4 certification is the highest standard level existing commercial firewall product lines can receive, and indicates a product is engineered with a high degree of quality. The International Standard Organization initially adopted Common Criteria and uses EAL levels as global standards that attest to the reliability of a security solution – the higher the level, the more reliable the product. EAL4 certification provides assurance to government agencies, and any organization protecting mission critical assets, that Check Point security solutions meet or exceed strict criteria. Many government agencies require network security solutions to have at the minimum EAL4 certification.

"Just as equal to the security features of a solution is the dependability of the system itself," said Dr. Dorit Dor, vice president of products at Check Point."The new EAL4 certification not only allows additional government entities to benefit from Check Point’s single management console and integrated security gateway, but also reinforces the reliability of Check Point network security solutions. Customers can be confident Check Point security gateways will excel under the most demanding, strictest environments."

All Check Point products running VPN-1® NGX R65 HFA-30 are EAL4 certified. This includes Check Point’s UTM-1® and Power-1™ appliance lines as well as former Nokia IP appliances and Check Point Integrated Appliance Solutions (excluding the newly launched Power-1 11000 series). As a part of a unified architecture, Check Point security gateways can be managed centrally from a single console. Consequently, Check Point’s management solution SmartConsole HFA-01 also achieved EAL4 certification.

“It’s imperative government agency systems remain secure," said Bruce Tucker, president and co-founder at Patriot Technologies."EAL4 certification of Check Point’s security gateway attests to the quality and capability of the solutions in preserving critical applications and networks."

EAL4 certification is the latest of many industry standards Check Point products consistently meet, including FIPS, Common Criteria and NSS certifications. More information on third-party certifications received by Check Point can be found at: www.checkpoint.com/products/certifications/.

"Government agencies face unique security concerns and our ability to consistently meet their stringent requirements shows the strength of Check Point’s solutions," concluded Dor.


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Check Point Software Reports Record First Quarter Financial Results
Growth in revenues and earnings with revenues of $195M, non-GAAP EPS of $0.45 and cash flow from operations of $172M


Redwood City, CA — April 27, 2009

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced record financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

"We posted record first quarter revenues of $195 million and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.45 cents during the quarter providing a good start for the year", said Gil Shwed, chairman and chief executive officer at Check Point. "Our operational discipline continues to translate into increased profitability with non-GAAP operating margin of 56 percent and record cash flow from operations of $172 million."

Financial Highlights for the First Quarter of 2009:

* Total Revenues: $195.0 million, an increase of 2 percent, compared to $191.6 million in the first quarter of 2008.
* Operating Income: GAAP operating income was $92.3 million, up from $78.7 million a year ago.
Non-GAAP operating income was $109.0 million an increase of 11 percent compared to $98.1 million a year ago. Non-GAAP operating margin reached a record level of 56 percent, compared to 51 percent a year ago.
* Net Income: GAAP net income was $80.9 million compared to $78.3 million in the first quarter of 2008. Non-GAAP net income was $95.5 million, compared to $93.4 million in the first quarter of 2008.
* Earnings per Diluted Share (EPS): $0.38 compared to $0.36 in the first quarter of 2008.
Non-GAAP EPS was $0.45, an increase of 6 percent, compared to $0.43 in the first quarter of 2008.
* Deferred Revenues: As of March 31, 2009, we had deferred revenue of $325.0 million, which represented a $46.6 million increase compared to deferred revenues as of March 31, 2008.
* Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations was $171.8 million, an increase of 20 percent, compared to $142.9 million in the first quarter of 2008. We had $1,590.8 million in cash and investments as of March 31, 2009.
* Share Repurchase Program: During the first quarter of 2009, we repurchased 2.3 million shares at a total cost of $52.3 million.

Our Non-GAAP operating income reached a record high first quarter result of $109.0 million representing 56 percent of revenues, primarily as a result of our operational efficiency and aided by the favorable foreign exchange currency trends on our expenses. We realized record cash flow from operations of $171.8 million and ended the quarter with $1,590.8 million in cash and investments.

Mr. Shwed continued, "Producing record first quarter results despite the current macro economic situation is a testimony to the continued demand for internet security and to Check Point’s leadership position."

Business Highlights
The first quarter of 2009 marked the introduction of Check Point’s revolutionary software blade architecture designed to address the security needs of any size customer by delivering total, flexible, and manageable security solutions. The new software blade architecture allows customers to configure their security solutions by choosing from a comprehensive library of over 20 security software blades.

Subsequent to the end of the first quarter on April 13, 2009, we completed the acquisition of the Nokia Security Appliance Business. Customers can now purchase the former Nokia appliances as Check Point IP appliances with integrated software, services and hardware from Check Point. These appliances join Check Point’s UTM-1 and Power-1 appliance lines providing the industry’s most comprehensive line of security appliances.

In addition, during April, we introduced the new Power-1 11000 series appliances for high performance environments. The new Power-1 11000 series provides customers with breakthrough flexibility and performance upgradability of up to 25 Gbps for firewall throughput and 15 Gbps for IPS in a 2-U form factor.

Mr. Shwed concluded, "Our Software Blade architecture, combined with our expanded appliance portfolio will allow us to continue providing the best solutions to our customers worldwide and will enable us to continue realizing increased revenues and earnings per share in 2009."


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Check Point Introduces New High-End Appliance Series with Breakthrough Flexibility and Performance Upgradability

Check Point Power-1 11000 series combines Software Blade Architecture with latest Intel® Xeon® 5500 processors to provide unique high performance security gateways

Redwood City, CA — April 21, 2009

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced a new high-end Power-1™ series of appliances designed to meet the heavy demands of large enterprises and data centers. The Power-1 11000 series is the first to feature simple and flexible field performance upgradability, providing customers appliance scalability without a forklift upgrade. The appliances are also the first security gateways to benefit from the latest Intel Xeon processor 5500 chipset (Nehalem) announced earlier this year. Combined with Check Point’s innovative Software Blade Architecture, the Power-1 11000 appliances provide customers the best threat protection at the highest performance in the most extensible way.

The Power-1 11000 series offers businesses world-class firewall performance of up to 25 Gbps throughput combined with breakthrough intrusion prevention (IPS) performance of up to 15 Gbps, ensuring the availability of vital applications in the most demanding environments. The series includes the Power-1 11065, 11075 and 11085 models, and provides customers the ability to easily boost the performance by up to 66 percent from the lowest to the highest model, through a simple field upgrade.

“Businesses need flexible, extensible security solutions that perform at high-levels, capable of adapting to today’s evolving threats,” said Dr. Dorit Dor, vice president of products at Check Point. “With the Power-1 11000, we’ve developed a series of appliances enabling customers to expand their security needs through our Software Blade Architecture and upgrade their performance without having to replace their entire appliance. This offers enterprise customers unprecedented flexibility.”

High-performance Check Point Power-1 11000 appliances provide flexibility previously unavailable in a security appliance gateway. The extensibility of the Power-1 11000 series maximizes a business’s investment, allowing customers to augment the performance and protection of the solution through an easy field upgrade. Each of the three Power-1 11000 appliances includes Intel Xeon 5500 processors and comes standard with five Software Blades, including market-leading Check Point firewall, VPN, IPS, advanced networking, and acceleration and clustering blades.

“By utilizing the power of the Intel® Xeon® 5500 processor family, Check Point is at the technology forefront for network security appliances,” said Steve Price, director of marketing, Embedded Computing Division, Intel. “The Intel Xeon processor 5500 delivers outstanding performance and energy efficiency, and together with Check Point’s innovations, provides enterprise customers a new level of firewall performance.”

The Power-1 11000 series includes:

* The Power-1 11065, offering up to 15 Gbps of firewall throughput and 10 Gbps IPS performance, upgradable to 25 Gbps of firewall throughput
* The Power-1 11075, offering up to 20 Gbps of firewall throughput and 12 Gbps IPS performance, upgradable to 25 Gbps of firewall throughput
* The Power-1 11085, offering up to 25 Gbps of firewall throughput and 15 Gbps IPS performance

Features and benefits of the Power-1 11000 series include:

* Market-leading Firewall, VPN and IPS software blades for comprehensive security
* Check Point acceleration and clustering and advanced networking capabilities ensure availability of mission critical applications
* Simple activation of additional software blades, including full XTM, optimizes return on investment. Check Point Software Blades offer over 20 security functionality choices, such as anti-virus, anti-spam, VOIP security, URL filtering and more.
* Multi-tier intrusion prevention engine provides unrivaled preemptive threat protection
* Central management simplifies the administration of security policies and updates
* Remote, out-of-band control through lights-out management
* Convenient 2U form factor preserves rack space and conserves power

Additional information on the Power-1 11000 series can be found at: www.checkpoint.com/products/power-1/contact-us.html.

“With this new series of security appliances, Check Point continues to bring to market the latest technologies benefitting our customers, providing them with best-in-class threat protection and unparalleled scalability,” concluded Dor.

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Check Point Honors Partner Excellence At Check Point Experience 2009
Check Point recognizes partners Avnet, Fishnet Security and Brite Computers for demonstrating value and outstanding success

Redwood City, CA — April 15, 2009

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, celebrated at the company's annual customer and partner conference, Check Point Experience 2009, with an awards ceremony honoring three of the company's key channel partners. The Americas channel partners and customers attended a two day event, held at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

"We're very pleased to share our momentum and vision during CPX, and to recognize those who have made exceptional strides in securing enterprises with Check Point solutions," said Amnon Bar-Lev, vice president of world wide field operations at Check Point. "The companies awarded today exemplify strong commitment and outstanding performance and further solidify the success of our channel program."
Honorees included:
Distributor of the Year Award North America:

* Avnet, an industrial distributor of electronic parts, enterprise computing, storage products and embedded subsystems and Check Point Platinum channel partner.

"Avnet has shown exceptional product sales growth year over year with an outstanding track record of customer loyalty," said Bob O'Keefe, vice president of North America sales. "Consistently adding value to the reseller channel and the Check Point field, Avnet remains successful in providing solid technical expertise and 100% commitment to Check Point."

PureAdvantage Partner Award North America:

* Fishnet Security, a national leader in Information Security solutions, integration, professional and managed services and Check Point Platinum channel partner.

"Fishnet Security has demonstrated a strategic partnership that has resulted in significant value and successful growth of Check Point sales," said O'Keefe. "They have been quick to adopt support models and solutions, while creating robust marketing plans to attract new customers."

Endpoint Security Partner Award North America:

* Brite Computers, an IT security sales & marketing company specializing in endpoint security solutions and Check Point Bronze channel partner.

"Brite Computers embraced Endpoint Security out of the gate, proactively promoting Check Point Endpoint Total Security," said O'Keefe. "They have proven technical expertise and dedication to support Check Point Endpoint Security sales with extensive experience in large scaled deployments."

Concluded Bar-Lev, "Check Point is 100 percent channel focused and as such always looks for ways to better accommodate the needs of its partners and distributors. Check Point is dedicated in the effort to foster its channel partnerships through increased investments, customized programs and rewards."

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Check Point Completes Acquisition of Nokia Security Appliance Business

IP appliances now available through Check Point

Redwood City, CA — April 13, 2009

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced it completed the acquisition of the Nokia security appliance business, a natural culmination of a twelve-year strategic partnership. In addition to Check Point UTM-1® and Power-1™ appliances, businesses can purchase immediately through Check Point former Nokia IP hardware running Check Point security software.

Check Point is committed to preserving continuity for its customers and partners following the acquisition and plans on introducing, in the near future, a new line of all-inclusive IP appliances. The line of IP appliances will come pre-loaded with either Check Point R70™, Check Point’s latest security gateway based on the innovative Software Blade Architecture, or Check Point NGX R65®. In the mean time, Nokia IP appliances are now available from Check Point, eliminating the need for customers to obtain two separate licenses from two different vendors, easing procurement and deployment. Similarly, existing Nokia customer support contracts will be immediately supported by Check Point, including support for older platforms and OS versions.

“Check Point now leads the security appliance market with an unprecedented variety of security solutions,” said Gil Shwed, chairman and chief executive officer at Check Point. “Through the acquisition, we’ll be able to better meet customers’ needs and preferences with the latest security software on the leading hardware platforms. Our unique Software Blade architecture allows customers to select the exact security protections they need for a given environment, and our comprehensive line of appliances lets customers deploy their custom gateway on the hardware of their choice.”

Between Check Point UTM-1, Power-1 and IP appliances, Check Point delivers the industry’s most comprehensive line of security appliances to protect any environment from small offices and branches to large-scale enterprises and high-performance data centers. Additional information on Check Point appliances can be found at: www.checkpoint.com/products/appliances/index.html.

“Over the last few years Check Point has steadily enhanced its appliance portfolio. The acquisition of the Nokia hardware security business vaults Check Point to the appliance forefront,” said Alex Smith, research analyst at Canalys. “With a wider appliance portfolio Check Point expands its market reach, particularly among large enterprises.”

Features and benefits of IP appliances offered by Check Point include:

* Comprehensive and integrated security gateway functionality with firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention (IPS) and UTM capabilities.
* Scalable, modular security architecture with multiple acceleration and interface options to respond to complex network environments
* Enterprise-class feature set for resilience, including high port density and high availability
* High performance for broad spectrum of traffic types
* Carrier-class reliability and serviceability features
* Streamlined IT efficiency with advanced management tools for installation, configuration and maintenance

“By combining the resources and technologies of the two companies, Check Point is poised to once again redefine the industry,” concluded Shwed.

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