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Check Point Software Extends Firewall/VPN Market Lead

IDC Report Confirms Check Point Leadership with 65% Market Share

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 6, 2002 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced it has once again been recognized as the clear firewall/VPN market leader. According to IDC's latest report, "Worldwide Firewall Software Forecast and Analysis, 2002-2006: Vendor Views", Check Point widened its lead in the enterprise firewall/VPN software market from 61% in 2000 to 65% last year.

"Firewalls continue to be a central component of any network security infrastructure, and will remain so into the foreseeable future," said Charles Kolodgy, research manager, Internet security software, IDC. "Check Point has led this field for quite some time, and is very well positioned for continued growth."

"Over the last decade, Check Point has become synonymous with superior security," said Jerry Ungerman, president, Check Point Software Technologies. "Our gain in this year's market share report underscores customers continued desire to implement best-of-breed solutions like VPN-1/FireWall-1 as part of their existing and expanding network infrastructure."

The IDC report looks ahead to 2006, outlining technology areas critical for future firewall products to address. Check Point already uniquely addresses these areas today, including:

  • Appliance options o Securing wireless, laptops, PDA's and mobile users
  • Centralized policy management and transparent security updates
  • Integration with complementary security products
  • Meeting regulatory requirements such as HIPAA
  • Partnerships with Managed Service Providers

About Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the confirmed market leader of both the worldwide VPN and firewall markets. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the VPN and security infrastructure that uniquely enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN solutions, as delivered in the company's Next Generation product family, secure business communications and resources for corporate networks, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. Extending the power of SVN is Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 300 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of 2,500 certified partners in 203 countries. 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.

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