Check Point FireWall-1 Named One of the Most Important Products of the Decade

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., October 25, 2000 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., (Nasdaq: CHKP) the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that its Check Point FireWall-1 enterprise security solution has been recognized by Network Computing Magazine as one of the "Most Important Products of the Decade." The October 2, 10^th Anniversary Special issue of Network Computing highlights the decade's ten most important products that have shaped the Internet and networking industry. Network Computing's editorial staff gave accolades to Check Point for setting the pace for firewall innovation and integration, and the beginnings of Internet security.

"The products we chose as the 10 'Most Important Products of the Decade' demonstrate technological innovation, market strength and the ability to earn a place in history," said Dave Molta, editor-in-chief of Network Computing. "Check Point FireWall-1 demonstrated that it is a landmark technology, worthy of its place in technological history."

"We are pleased that one of the industry's most influential publications has recognized Check Point FireWall-1 as one of the top ten products of the decade," said Gil Shwed, founder and chief executive officer of Check Point Software Technologies. "This honor further validates our Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture and demonstrates the vital role comprehensive Internet security plays in proliferating networking and Internet technology."

Other products selected for the 10 'Most Important Products of the Decade' include: the MOSAIC Web browser, Novell NetWare 3.x, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Windows NT and some key internetworking equipment. More information on Network Computing's "Most Important Products of the Decade" can be found at: http://www.networkcomputing.com/1119/1119f1products_9.html

FireWall-1 was introduced in 1994 and revolutionized the market with its enterprise management capabilities and the Stateful Inspection patented technologies. Since the introduction of FireWall-1 version 1.0 in 1994, Check Point has extended its market leadership and introduced the Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture. The SVN architecture provides the platform for Internet security with integrated VPNs, large-scale management and open integration with products from the more than 250 companies in Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC™) partnership program. Today, the Check Point 2000 Edition that includes the FireWall-1 and VPN-1 products is leading the internet security market for both VPNs and Firewalls.

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 among 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 250 leading industry partners. For more information, please call us at (800) 429-4391 or (650) 628-2000 or visit us on the Web at www.checkpoint.com or at www.opsec.com.

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