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Check Point Expands Renowned OPSEC Partner Program to Address Evolving
Check Point Expands Renowned OPSEC Partner Program to Address Evolving Security Issues New Solutions Focus for OPSEC Enables Customers to Achieve Security Goals Through Best-of-Breed Framework
Check Point(R) Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced a new solutions focus for its highly regarded OPSEC(TM) (Open Platform for Security) partner alliance program that centers on helping customers overcome today's emerging network security threats through a comprehensive security architecture. The new initiative evolved from customer demand in six critical OPSEC solution areas -- internal security, Web security, content security, Total Access Protection (TAP), Voice over IP (VoIP) and regulatory compliance.
Check Point's expanded OPSEC program makes it simpler than ever for customers and solution providers to combat today's security issues by creating a complete security architecture where industry-leading OPSEC solutions seamlessly interoperate with Check Point's intelligent Perimeter, Internal, Web and Endpoint security solutions. In addition, this new solutions focus provides the following benefits:
"This new solutions focus for our OPSEC program ensures that our customers will achieve the highest levels of security by deploying a best-of-breed solution set," said Paul Weinstein, vice president, business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "Customers demand best-of-breed products and technologies when building a complete security framework, and they have come to rely on our OPSEC program and OPSEC partners for nearly 10 years to set the standard for integration and interoperability."
First introduced in 1996, Check Point's OPSEC program was created with the vision of delivering the industry's best multi-vendor security framework. Today's distinguished OPSEC program has grown to include more than 350 partners, offering customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's market-leading security solutions. For more information on Check Point's OPSEC partner program, please visit http://www.opsec.com.
About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the market leader in the worldwide enterprise firewall, personal firewall and VPN markets. Through its Next Generation product line, the company delivers a broad range of intelligent Perimeter, Internal and Web security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company's ZoneAlarm product line is one of the most trusted brands in Internet security, creating award-winning endpoint security solutions that protect millions of PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft. Extending the power of the Check Point solution is its Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 350 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of more than 2,200 Check Point partners in 88 countries.
(C)2003-2005 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.
Check Point, Application Intelligence, Check Point Express, the Check Point logo, AlertAdvisor, ClusterXL, Cooperative Enforcement, ConnectControl, Connectra, CoSa, Cooperative Security Alliance, Eventia, Eventia Analyzer, FireWall-1, FireWall-1 GX, FireWall-1 SecureServer, FloodGate-1, Hacker ID, IMsecure, INSPECT, INSPECT XL, Integrity, InterSpect, IQ Engine, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, Policy Lifecycle Management, Provider-1, Safe@Home, Safe@Office, SecureClient, SecureKnowledge, SecurePlatform, SecuRemote, SecureXL Turbocard, SecureServer, SecureUpdate, SecureXL, SiteManager-1, SmartCenter, SmartCenter Pro, Smarter Security, SmartDashboard, SmartDefense, SmartLSM, SmartMap, SmartUpdate, SmartView, SmartView Monitor, SmartView Reporter, SmartView Status, SmartViewTracker, SofaWare, SSL Network Extender, Stateful Clustering, TrueVector, Turbocard, UAM, User-to-Address Mapping, UserAuthority, VPN-1, VPN-1 Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Edge, VPN-1 Pro, VPN-1 SecureClient, VPN-1 SecuRemote, VPN-1 SecureServer, VPN-1 VSX, VPN-1 XL, Web Intelligence, ZoneAlarm, ZoneAlarm Pro, Zone Labs, and the Zone Labs logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. or its affiliates. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The products described in this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668, 5,835,726, 6,496,935 and 6,850,943 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending applications.
Partners Supporting the New Solution Set Focus of the OPSEC Alliance Include:
Crossbeam Systems
"As the pioneer of integrated security devices, we know firsthand that customers demand best-of-breed products," said Joel Silberman, vice president of business development, for Crossbeam Systems. "In order to make secure networking a reality and to combat the ever-increasing number of worms, viruses and other attacks that are plaguing today's networks, we chose to partner with Check Point. Our customers can be reassured that with the OPSEC certification seal, we are protecting their corporate assets with the best defense possible."
Nokia
"As the original OPSEC security appliance partner, we have seen firsthand the benefits customers receive from the tight integration of best-of-breed Nokia IP Security Platforms with best-of-breed Check Point applications. Together, Check Point and Nokia provide security to more than 90 Fortune 100 companies," said Elie Habib, senior vice president of Nokia's (NYSE:NOK) security and mobile connectivity team. "As Nokia extends its offerings to support emerging VoIP, web and internal security requirements, OPSEC provides customers confidence that Nokia products will transparently fit within their security infrastructure."
NetIQ Corporation
"Our customers face a daunting array of regulatory requirements that are driving a much closer focus on IT security and privacy regulations," said Matt Dircks, vice president and general manager of Systems and Security Management Products at NetIQ Corp. (NASDAQ:NTIQ). "As NetIQ continues to create solutions that enable customers to secure, manage, and optimize their critical infrastructure, we are excited to be part of Check Point's OPSEC program, and we believe that the presentation of OPSEC's new solution sets will make it simpler for customers to find broad-reaching, best-of-breed solutions that really address today's most demanding security issues."
RSA Security
"RSA Security is committed to enabling customers to leverage security as a means of addressing high-level business and technology challenges," said John Worrall, vice president of worldwide marketing at RSA Security (NASDAQ:RSAS). "Our long-standing relationship with Check Point -- further extended through the new OPSEC program -- supports this approach, and provides customers with the product integration and support that allows organizations to gain the most value from IT security deployments."
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
"For more than 22 years, Sun has believed that security must be part of the DNA of a networked environment," said Stephen Borcich, vice president of Partner and Industry Marketing for Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW). "As a long standing OPSEC partner, we have seen firsthand the benefits of helping customers realize the success of deploying a best-of-breed security architecture. OPSEC certification provides customers with the peace of mind that secure technologies including Solaris, Identity and Sun Grid will interoperate seamlessly within their security environments and that we'll continue to set the standards for integration, interoperability and compliance."
SurfControl
"SurfControl customers see significant value in deploying our tightly integrated, OPSEC-certified content security solution to secure their networks," said Brett Matesen, vice president of business development at SurfControl. "SurfControl Web Filter for Check Point's FireWall-1(R) is the ideal integrated security gateway for organizations as the new class of blended threats such as spyware, phishing fraud and malicious spam emerge."
Websense, Inc.
"The OPSEC certification seal is a testament to the depth of integration between Websense and Check Point. Websense is a long-standing OPSEC partner, through this partnership we have seen the benefit of helping our customers experience the value of deploying a highly integrated and functional security architecture," said Leo Cole, vice president of marketing for Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBSN). "The Internet has become a repository for security threats, such as spyware, malicious code and keyloggers that can bring down an organization. The integrated Websense and Check Point solution proactively protects organizations and their employees from these and other emerging Web-based threats before a security breach can occur."
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Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2005--
Check Point(R) Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced a new solutions focus for its highly regarded OPSEC(TM) (Open Platform for Security) partner alliance program that centers on helping customers overcome today's emerging network security threats through a comprehensive security architecture. The new initiative evolved from customer demand in six critical OPSEC solution areas -- internal security, Web security, content security, Total Access Protection (TAP), Voice over IP (VoIP) and regulatory compliance.
Check Point's expanded OPSEC program makes it simpler than ever for customers and solution providers to combat today's security issues by creating a complete security architecture where industry-leading OPSEC solutions seamlessly interoperate with Check Point's intelligent Perimeter, Internal, Web and Endpoint security solutions. In addition, this new solutions focus provides the following benefits:
| -- | Simple Security Solution Identification -- Customers and solutions providers can easily identify appropriate OPSEC solutions that address their unique security needs. |
| -- | Continued Reliability Through Certified Solutions -- OPSEC solutions undergo rigorous tests to address today's complex security requirements and to provide customers with peace of mind through seamless integration. |
| -- | Dynamic Knowledge Base -- IT administrators and decision-makers have access to OPSEC's enhanced Web portal, a continually updated repository of educational information that helps them to effectively deal with today's security hot buttons. |
"This new solutions focus for our OPSEC program ensures that our customers will achieve the highest levels of security by deploying a best-of-breed solution set," said Paul Weinstein, vice president, business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "Customers demand best-of-breed products and technologies when building a complete security framework, and they have come to rely on our OPSEC program and OPSEC partners for nearly 10 years to set the standard for integration and interoperability."
First introduced in 1996, Check Point's OPSEC program was created with the vision of delivering the industry's best multi-vendor security framework. Today's distinguished OPSEC program has grown to include more than 350 partners, offering customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's market-leading security solutions. For more information on Check Point's OPSEC partner program, please visit http://www.opsec.com.
About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the market leader in the worldwide enterprise firewall, personal firewall and VPN markets. Through its Next Generation product line, the company delivers a broad range of intelligent Perimeter, Internal and Web security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company's ZoneAlarm product line is one of the most trusted brands in Internet security, creating award-winning endpoint security solutions that protect millions of PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft. Extending the power of the Check Point solution is its Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 350 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of more than 2,200 Check Point partners in 88 countries.
(C)2003-2005 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.
Check Point, Application Intelligence, Check Point Express, the Check Point logo, AlertAdvisor, ClusterXL, Cooperative Enforcement, ConnectControl, Connectra, CoSa, Cooperative Security Alliance, Eventia, Eventia Analyzer, FireWall-1, FireWall-1 GX, FireWall-1 SecureServer, FloodGate-1, Hacker ID, IMsecure, INSPECT, INSPECT XL, Integrity, InterSpect, IQ Engine, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, Policy Lifecycle Management, Provider-1, Safe@Home, Safe@Office, SecureClient, SecureKnowledge, SecurePlatform, SecuRemote, SecureXL Turbocard, SecureServer, SecureUpdate, SecureXL, SiteManager-1, SmartCenter, SmartCenter Pro, Smarter Security, SmartDashboard, SmartDefense, SmartLSM, SmartMap, SmartUpdate, SmartView, SmartView Monitor, SmartView Reporter, SmartView Status, SmartViewTracker, SofaWare, SSL Network Extender, Stateful Clustering, TrueVector, Turbocard, UAM, User-to-Address Mapping, UserAuthority, VPN-1, VPN-1 Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Edge, VPN-1 Pro, VPN-1 SecureClient, VPN-1 SecuRemote, VPN-1 SecureServer, VPN-1 VSX, VPN-1 XL, Web Intelligence, ZoneAlarm, ZoneAlarm Pro, Zone Labs, and the Zone Labs logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. or its affiliates. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The products described in this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668, 5,835,726, 6,496,935 and 6,850,943 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending applications.
Partners Supporting the New Solution Set Focus of the OPSEC Alliance Include:
Crossbeam Systems
"As the pioneer of integrated security devices, we know firsthand that customers demand best-of-breed products," said Joel Silberman, vice president of business development, for Crossbeam Systems. "In order to make secure networking a reality and to combat the ever-increasing number of worms, viruses and other attacks that are plaguing today's networks, we chose to partner with Check Point. Our customers can be reassured that with the OPSEC certification seal, we are protecting their corporate assets with the best defense possible."
Nokia
"As the original OPSEC security appliance partner, we have seen firsthand the benefits customers receive from the tight integration of best-of-breed Nokia IP Security Platforms with best-of-breed Check Point applications. Together, Check Point and Nokia provide security to more than 90 Fortune 100 companies," said Elie Habib, senior vice president of Nokia's (NYSE:NOK) security and mobile connectivity team. "As Nokia extends its offerings to support emerging VoIP, web and internal security requirements, OPSEC provides customers confidence that Nokia products will transparently fit within their security infrastructure."
NetIQ Corporation
"Our customers face a daunting array of regulatory requirements that are driving a much closer focus on IT security and privacy regulations," said Matt Dircks, vice president and general manager of Systems and Security Management Products at NetIQ Corp. (NASDAQ:NTIQ). "As NetIQ continues to create solutions that enable customers to secure, manage, and optimize their critical infrastructure, we are excited to be part of Check Point's OPSEC program, and we believe that the presentation of OPSEC's new solution sets will make it simpler for customers to find broad-reaching, best-of-breed solutions that really address today's most demanding security issues."
RSA Security
"RSA Security is committed to enabling customers to leverage security as a means of addressing high-level business and technology challenges," said John Worrall, vice president of worldwide marketing at RSA Security (NASDAQ:RSAS). "Our long-standing relationship with Check Point -- further extended through the new OPSEC program -- supports this approach, and provides customers with the product integration and support that allows organizations to gain the most value from IT security deployments."
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
"For more than 22 years, Sun has believed that security must be part of the DNA of a networked environment," said Stephen Borcich, vice president of Partner and Industry Marketing for Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW). "As a long standing OPSEC partner, we have seen firsthand the benefits of helping customers realize the success of deploying a best-of-breed security architecture. OPSEC certification provides customers with the peace of mind that secure technologies including Solaris, Identity and Sun Grid will interoperate seamlessly within their security environments and that we'll continue to set the standards for integration, interoperability and compliance."
SurfControl
"SurfControl customers see significant value in deploying our tightly integrated, OPSEC-certified content security solution to secure their networks," said Brett Matesen, vice president of business development at SurfControl. "SurfControl Web Filter for Check Point's FireWall-1(R) is the ideal integrated security gateway for organizations as the new class of blended threats such as spyware, phishing fraud and malicious spam emerge."
Websense, Inc.
"The OPSEC certification seal is a testament to the depth of integration between Websense and Check Point. Websense is a long-standing OPSEC partner, through this partnership we have seen the benefit of helping our customers experience the value of deploying a highly integrated and functional security architecture," said Leo Cole, vice president of marketing for Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBSN). "The Internet has become a repository for security threats, such as spyware, malicious code and keyloggers that can bring down an organization. The integrated Websense and Check Point solution proactively protects organizations and their employees from these and other emerging Web-based threats before a security breach can occur."
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CONTACT: Check Point Software Technologies Elena Annuzzi, 650-628-2060 (Media) press@us.checkpoint.com Janine Zanelli, 650-628-2040 (Investors) ir@us.checkpoint.com
KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE NETWORKING INTERNET E-COMMERCE SOURCE: Check Point Software Technologies
Copyright Business Wire 2005
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