Check
Point and ISS Protect the Industry's Largest Short-Term
Network for the Fourth Consecutive Year
LAS
VEGAS, NV, May 10, 2001 - Check Point Software Technologies
Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) and Internet Security Systems (ISS) (NASDAQ:
ISSX), two Internet security leaders, today announced that
they have been selected for the fourth consecutive year as
network security co-sponsors of the Interop Net Event Network
(eNet) at NetWorld+Interop in Las Vegas. Check Point ™
and ISS have provided integrated Internet security technology,
real-time monitoring and expertise for protecting the complex
network. The eNet is an integral part of NetWorld+Interop,
held May 7-11, 2001 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The eNet is the world's largest short-term network, providing
connectivity to more than 800 NetWorld+Interop exhibitors,
conference rooms and meeting rooms while serving approximately
60,000 attendees. Check Point and ISS security experts provided
onsite expertise at the InteropNet Network Operating Center,
actively managing the show's network security and facilitating
exhibitor requests related to security. In addition, ISS experts
are remotely monitoring the security of the eNet around-the-clock
utilizing its leading managed security services from the ISS
Global Threat Operations Center (GTOC) in Atlanta.
"We are pleased to again be selected as the official
network security co-sponsor for eNet at NetWorld+Interop,"
said Asheem Chandna, vice president of business development
and product management for Check Point Software Technologies.
"ISS and
Check Point products, deployed together at the eNet represent
a real-world demonstration of the 'best-of-breed' approach
to Internet security."
Tim McCormick, vice president of corporate marketing at ISS
said, "In addition to providing our leading best-of-breed
products from Check Point and ISS, we are delivering an additional
function for protecting the eNet this year by remotely monitoring
the network from our new, state-of-the-art operations center
located at ISS headquarters in Atlanta. This demonstrates
the clear real-world value and peace of mind that comes with
placing security into the hands of experts to ensure that
the network is continually monitored, managed and protected."
The eNet and iLabs have been protected by Check Point's VPN-1™/FireWall-1®
solution, the industry-leading integrated security solution.
Part of the company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture,
the VPN-1/FireWall-1 solution incorporates advanced virtual
private networking and firewall capabilities, core components
of an overall enterprise security. ISS' market-leading security
management software and managed security service solutions
protect the eNet through around-the-clock monitoring, vulnerability,
intrusion detection and response. Utilizing ISS' information
protection solutions and Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1, network
operators are able to successfully detect and respond to security
vulnerabilities and threats, neutralizing attacks before damage
can be done.
About NetWorld+Interop
NetWorld+Interop is a Key3Media Event. NetWorld+Interop provides
networking, Internet and telecommunications professional buyers
with a uniquely comprehensive forum for education and hands-on
products and services in order to make critical purchase decisions.
NetWorld+Interop affords buyers from enterprises, carrier/service
providers, and resellers/integrators the opportunity to experience
live technology demonstrations first-hand. It's this focus
on advanced, multi-vendor, multi-protocol, multi-service interoperability
technologies and solutions that makes NetWorld+Interop the
definitive networking, Internet and telecommunications event.
Up-to-date event information is available online at www.interop.com.
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 270 leading industry partners. Check Point
solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of
over 1500 certified 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
Internet Security Systems (ISS)
Internet Security Systems (ISS) is a leading global provider
of security management solutions for the Internet. By providing
industry-leading SAFEsuite® security software, remote
managed security services, and strategic consulting and education
offerings, ISS is a trusted security provider to its customers,
protecting digital assets and ensuring safe and uninterrupted
e-business. ISS' security management solutions protect more
than 6,000 customers worldwide including 21 of the 25 largest
U.S. commercial banks, the top 10 telecommunications companies
and more than 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, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information,
visit the Internet Security Systems web site at www.iss.net
or call 888-901-7477. |
