Check Point Redefines Internet Security: Unveils Application Intelligence Technology
Only Vendor to Deliver Comprehensive, Integrated Protection Against Both Application and Network Attacks REDWOOD CITY, Calif., -- May 12, 2003 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today redefined the Internet security landscape with the unveiling of new Application Intelligence™ technology that addresses today's most critical Internet security threats - the new breed of sophisticated, damaging application-driven attacks. This new technology will be integrated into the company's latest version of its market-leading product suite, Check Point Next Generation™ with Application Intelligence™, to provide customers with the industry's only comprehensive, integrated security solution for defeating and preventing both network-level and application-level attacks. The Evolving Threat Environment "Network-layer security mechanisms dominate current deployments but are proving insufficient in the face of more frequent application-layer attacks. This condition requires that vendors and users alike increase their focus on application-oriented security controls," said Mark Bouchard, Senior Program Director, Technology Research Services, META Group. "One approach would be to integrate intelligence at the application level directly into firewall products. This is the approach that Check Point is taking, and it has the significant advantage of enabling organizations to enhance their security capabilities without having to purchase multiple products." Next Generation with Application Intelligence greatly expands and integrates application attack protection, configuration and management capabilities from multiple Check Point technologies to gain a deeper understanding of application behavior and block attacks. This enables multiple layers of security in one integrated and easy-to-manage gateway. These layers include:
"As one of the largest financial services firms in the United States, it is important that we have comprehensive and robust security to protect our business critical applications," said R. Scott Loach, Sr. Information Security Engineer at Raymond James Financial. "By incorporating a deep understanding of application behavior, Check Point Next Generation with Application Intelligence will provide default protection against emerging attacks that attempt to misuse business applications and exploit discovered vulnerabilities, while allowing our solution to scale and become more sophisticated as the Internet threat environment changes." Legacy of Innovation Check Point was among the first to recognize the threats posed by application attacks, including some of the elements of Application Intelligence in FireWall-1® and SmartDefense™ over a year ago. As the inventors of the industry-standard Stateful Inspection technology and the first widely-available commercial firewall product, Check Point is uniquely positioned to continue leading the Internet security industry into the next phase of intelligent, Active Defense to defeat the increasing number of damaging attacks directed at critical applications and networks. Availability What Check Point Partners Are Saying … About Check Point Software Technologies ### © 2003 Check Point Software Technologies
Ltd. All rights reserved. Partners with "Secured by Check Point" Appliances "HP is focused on delivering complete end-to-end security
solutions for enterprise customers and HP is pleased to support
Check Point's launch of Check Point Next Generation with Application
Intelligence. Check Point's new solution offers protection at both
the network and application levels for truly comprehensive coverage
and high-level security for enterprises of all sizes." "Nokia will support Check Point Next Generation with Application
Intelligence and its ability to combat the latest breed of Internet
security attacks. With this dynamic application-layer security,
Nokia-Check Point customers will have the tools essential to defeat
the growing number of Internet attacks that target vulnerabilities
in applications." "Check Point's continued innovation and the release of its
latest security software suite demonstrate an ongoing commitment
to providing customers with the latest technology to protect their
network infrastructure and applications from Internet attacks. The
new security capabilities align well with Nortel Networks product
strategy of migrating Layer 7 functionality currently available
in Nortel Networks Alteon multi-application switching systems to
the Alteon switch-accelerated firewall platform. Together, Check
Point's latest software and Nortel Networks leadership in L4-7 make
the Alteon Switched Firewall an ideal platform for security at the
network and application layers." "Customers need a layered defense against the increasing and
complicated threats to their networks. Sun and its iForce[tm] partners
are working together to provide an ecosystem of standards-based
security solutions that will meet the growing demands for integrated
offerings. This builds upon Sun's vision of a security solution
that combines best-in-class software, like the Check Point Next
Generation with Application Intelligence, running on Sun platforms
that provides secure, reliable and scalable answer to security needs
of large or small enterprises." Partners with OPSEC Certified Applications "BindView customers consistently point to vulnerability management
as a key concern in assessing and securing their IT environments.
We wholeheartedly support Check Point's new announcements to further
enhance customer security. Together with Check Point, we provide
critical insight that enables organizations to verify their configurations
and to aid in defending against debilitating external attacks." "As the leader in access infrastructure solutions, Citrix
is strongly focused on enabling our customers to securely access
business-critical applications and information over the Internet
and other networks. Check Point Next Generation with Application
Intelligence, together with the secure gateway capability of the
Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, will give our joint customers enhanced
protection against application-level attacks." "The traditional enterprise boundary is becoming porous due
to application-level threats and exposures. Organizations of all
sizes must be able to stop traditional network-level threats and
emerging application-level threats at the same time. Check Point's
ability to do both network-level and application-level security
is a tremendous reassurance to our mutual customers and is a compelling
reason for integrating Check Point with Computer Associates' eTrust
security management solutions." "Let's face it - application vulnerabilities are here to stay
and no amount of careful programming will ever totally eliminate
them. Check Point Next Generation's built-in knowledge of key applications
and its native ability to protect them in real-world deployments
proves that a practical defense against application-related information
security exploits is not only possible, it's a must-have in the
enterprise network." "We are very pleased to see Check Point advancing Internet
security with Check Point Next Generation with Application Intelligence.
Vulnerabilities at the application layer are a clear threat and
Check Point is delivering essential tools to defeat them." "SurfControl understands that a total content security solution
requires a multi-layered approach. The combination of SurfControl's
Web filtering technology with Check Point Next Generation with Application
Intelligence provides the multi-layered solution necessary to protect
against the many risks that threaten today's enterprise and we congratulate
Check Point on the launch of this new technology." "As the world-wide leader in gateway antivirus, Trend Micro
partners with industry leaders such as Check Point to provide robust
content security protection. We applaud Check Point's announcement
of Check Point Next Generation with Application Intelligence, giving
our joint customers another layer of protection." |