Check Point Software Unveils FireWall-1 Version 2.1

Includes Extended Platform Support, Secure Remote Access Capabilities and Expanded Application Support

Redwood City, CA —

Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. today announced significant enhancements to its award-winning Check Point™ FireWall-1™ software. Enhancements in FireWall-1 version 2.1 include Internet and intranet gateway support for Microsoft Windows NT, management console support for Windows NT and Windows 95, integrated support for FireWall-1 SecuRemote™ client encryption software on Windows 95 laptops and desktops, and extended application support including integrated support for RealAudio™, VDOLive™, Internet Phone™, and Oracle SQL*Net.

"As corporations adjust to the convergence of client/server and Internet computing, the components of enterprise-wide security are encompassing new elements," stated Dr. Deborah Triant, CEO of Check Point Software Technologies, Inc. "FireWall-1, version 2.1 provides these new security essentials by offering extended capabilities such as secure remote access for mobile users as well as expanded platform and application support."

Extended Platform Support-Windows NT and Windows 95
FireWall-1 for Windows NT provides corporations the same robust network security solution previously only available on UNIX-based platforms, including support for virtual private networking (VPN), user authentication and client authentication. FireWall-1 for Windows NT includes both Windows NT and Windows 95 graphical management interfaces, enabling system administrators to install, configure and manage the firewall either locally or remotely via a Windows NT graphical user interface (GUI) or remotely via a Windows 95 GUI. In addition, network managers can use the new Windows NT and Windows 95 management consoles to manage existing or new UNIX-based installations of FireWall-1, in a mix-and-match manner with their NT-based installations.

Enterprise-wide Management Capabilities
FireWall-1 installations on any supported platform including SunSoft SunOS and Solaris, Hewlett-Packard HP-UX, Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 95 are all fully interoperable, enabling administrators to manage any FireWall-1 installation from the FireWall-1 management console with a single, enterprise-wide network security policy. This enables companies with several FireWall-1 installations on different platforms to save time and money because network managers can configure and manage the enterprise security policy from one, centralized management station on their desktop.

Secure Remote Access Capabilities
FireWall-1 SecuRemote client encryption software enables mobile and remote Windows 95 users to connect to enterprise networks via dial-up Internet connections and exchange information resources as safely and securely as from behind the corporate firewall. Based on client encryption technology, FireWall-1 SecuRemote encrypts data before it leaves the laptop, offering a secure solution for remote access user-to-FireWall connections. FireWall-1 SecuRemote works in tandem with Check Point FireWall-1 2.1 for SunSoft SunOS and Solaris, Hewlett-Packard HP-UX and Microsoft Windows NT.

Extended Application Support
The extensible architecture of FireWall-1 provides secure support for more than 120 applications and protocols out-of-the-box – more than any other firewall on the market today. In addition, FireWall-1 is extensible, enabling administrators to easily customize the firewall to incorporate new and in-house applications. New applications now supported out-of-the-box by FireWall-1 version 2.1 include:

VDOnet Corp.'s VDOLive™, real-time video software
Progressive Networks' RealAudio™ audio-on-demand software
VocalTec™, Ltd's Internet Phone™ and Internet Phone Telephony Gateway™ Internet audio products
Oracle SQL*Net database access software

Pricing and Availability
FireWall-1, Version 2.1 will ship on or before July 15, 1996. Pricing for FireWall-1 version 2.1 is:

FireWall-1/50 - $4990 (support for up to 50 nodes)
FireWall-1/250 - $9990 (support for up to 250 nodes)
FireWall-1/Enterprise - $18,900 (support for unlimited nodes)

FireWall-1 SecuRemote is available for unlimited deployment with purchase of FireWall-1 version 2.1. Users can obtain version upgrades by contacting their local Check Point authorized reseller. For additional information regarding Check Point authorized resellers, visit Check Point on the World Wide Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or call 1-800-429-4391.

About FireWall-1
As the first shrinkwrapped firewall package, and the first to employ an easy-to-use graphical user interface, FireWall-1 is consistently recognized by trade publications and users for its usability, flexibility, extensibility and high performance. Based on Check Point's unique, patent-pending "stateful inspection" architecture, the company believes FireWall-1 is the most flexible, easy-to-install, configure, and maintain firewall product available. More than 120 applications, services and protocols are supported out-of-the-box, and administrators can easily customize the firewall to incorporate new and in-house applications. FireWall-1 allows the enterprise's customized security policy to be created, monitored, and maintained from a single workstation, and enables network managers to configure and manage multiple firewalls throughout the enterprise from one, centralized management station.

About Check Point Software
Check Point Software Technologies develops, markets and supports network security software products that enable connectivity with security and manageability, and was the leader in the worldwide market for firewall products in 1995 with a 40% share of units shipped (according to IDC). Check Point's products are sold through OEMs including SunSoft, Inc., distributors and resellers including UB Networks and Vanstar Corporation, and Internet service providers and other partners worldwide, including Pacific Bell Network Integration and Hewlett-Packard Company. The company has U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, California and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For product information, please call (800) 429-4391, e-mail info@checkpoint.com or visit Check Point at http://www.checkpoint.com

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