Check Point Software and Internet Security Systems Introduce the Next Generation of Check Point RealSecure
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Industry-leading Management and Security Integration with VPN-1 Allows Customers to Rapidly Identify and Respond to Cyber Attacks REDWOOD CITY, Calif., - February 29, 2000 – Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, and Internet Security Systems (NASDAQ:ISSX), a leading provider of security management solutions for the Internet, today announced the next generation of Check Point RealSecure which offers the industry's most comprehensive integration between intrusion detection and VPN/firewall software. The integration between ISS' market-leading intrusion detection system and Check Point's market-leading VPN-1/FireWall-1 network security software is based on Check Point's OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) framework and provides customers with the ability to more easily and effectively identify, analyze and prevent cyber attacks. The new version of Check Point RealSecure includes three new major management and security capabilities: Automated Attack Blocking, Integrated Security Configuration and Consolidated Event Management.
"The recent attacks against E-Business highlight the need for robust and tightly integrated security," said Asheem Chandna, vice president, business development and product management, Check Point Software Technologies. "Check Point RealSecure deployed as an integrated part of our Secure Virtual Network architecture provides customers with the ability to identify, analyze and prevent cyber attacks." Nancy Blair, vice president of threat management solutions for Internet Security Systems added, "E-Business success depends on the availability and integrity of data and networked systems. As the pioneer and leading provider of network intrusion detection technology, ISS has partnered with Check Point to create this groundbreaking integrated intrusion detection product for ensuring safe and uninterrupted E-Business." Check Point RealSecure provides customers with an optimal real-time intrusion detection solution for secure E-Business. Check Point RealSecure is based on ISS' market-leading RealSecure intrusion detection software, an integral component of the ISS SAFEsuite security management software platform and the industry's most comprehensive solution set for around-the-clock monitoring, detection and response of intrusions and misuse on enterprise networks and systems. Available as a stand-alone product or as part of Check Point's recently announced Cyber Attack Defense System (CADS), Check Point RealSecure is a part of Check Point's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture which provides secure and seamless Internet connectivity between networks, systems, applications and users across the Internet, intranets and extranets. ## About Check Point Software Technologies Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the infrastructure that enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN secures business-to-business (B2B) communications between networks, systems, applications and users across the Internet, Intranets and extranets. Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC) provides the framework for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 200 leading industry partners. For more information, please call us at (800) 429-4391 or (650) 628-2000 or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com. About ISS (Internet Security Systems) ISS is a leading global provider of security management solutions for the Internet. By offering best-of-breed SAFEsuite security software, industry-leading ePatrol™ managed security services, and strategic consulting and education services, ISS is a trusted security provider to its customers, protecting digital assets and ensuring the availability, confidentiality and integrity of computer systems and information critical to e-business success. ISS' lifecycle e-business security management solutions protect more than 5,000 customers including 21 of the 25 largest U.S. commercial banks, 9 of the 10 largest telecommunications companies and over 35 government agencies. Founded in 1994, ISS is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices throughout North America and international operations in Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America. For more information, visit the ISS Web site at www.iss.net or call 888-901-7477.
2000 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Check Point, the Check Point logo, FireWall-1, FloodGate-1, INSPECT, IQ Engine, Meta IP, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, Provider-1, User-to-Address Mapping, VPN-1, VPN-1 Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Appliance, VPN-1 Certificate Manager, VPN-1 Gateway, VPN-1 SecuRemote, VPN-1 SecureServer, Secure Virtual Network and ConnectControl 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 and 5,835,726 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending applications. Internet Security Systems, RealSecure, SAFEsuite and ePatrol are trademarks of Internet Security Systems, Inc. and ISS Group, Inc. |
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