Delivers Market-leadingVPN-1/FireWall-1,
SmartDefense and Centralized SmartCenter Management in One Comprehensive
Worry-free Solution
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., -- August 19,
2003 -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP),
the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today introduced
Check Point Express™, a comprehensive VPN/security solution
especially designed to meet the unique Internet security needs of
mid-sized businesses with up to 500 users. Easy to purchase, install
and manage, Check Point Express is the only Internet security solution
that delivers all the essential security elements required by a
mid-sized business in one convenient, affordable solution - including
firewall, VPN, network and application attack protection and multi-site,
centralized management - enabling true worry-free Internet security.
Mid-sized businesses are challenged with securing their business-critical
network resources with the highest levels of protection and minimal
dedicated personnel. Typically, the same person responsible for
managing the network and applications is also responsible for securing
them - a job that can easily become overwhelming, especially if
the network also includes multiple remote sites. Check Point Express
alleviates this burden substantially by delivering superior security
and multi-site, centralized management together at attractive price
points to suit every mid-sized business budget.
"The mid-market for security has historically not had specific
products designed for it. Solutions have been either too small for
the mid-sized company or too expensive.
This need is finally being recognized," said Charles Kolodgy,
research director, Security Products, at IDC. "Check Point
Express brings enterprise class security to the mid-sized company
at a price and performance level that meets their needs."
Check Point Express provides mid-sized businesses with the industry's
most advanced technologies, including:
- VPN-1®/FireWall-1® Next Generation
with Application Intelligence™ -- for protecting the
privacy of business communications over the Internet while securing
critical network resources against attacks and unauthorized access
at both the network and application level
- VPN-1 SecuRemote™ -- for
encrypting and authenticating data to protect against data tampering
while remotely accessing business resources
- SmartDefense™ -- for
a dedicated means of attack protection and response
- SmartCenter™ -- for centrally
deploying and managing all aspects of a comprehensive security
infrastructure
- High Availability-Enabled -- for
ensuring round-the-clock network security and business continuity
Check Point Express is available on all "Secured by Check
Point" appliances running Check Point Next Generation with
Application Intelligence, including Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and Sun (NASDAQ:SUNW).
Other platform options include Check Point SecurePlatform and Windows,
Unix and Linux servers.
"We are excited to extend our market-leading Internet security
to mid-sized business customers with a solution tailored to address
their unique requirements," said Carol Stone, vice president
of marketing, Check Point Software Technologies. "With Check
Point Express protection, mid-sized businesses can now experience
the same superior security as the majority of the Fortune 500 --
tailored very specifically to address their ease-of-use and affordability
requirements."
Pricing and Availability
Check Point Express is available immediately worldwide and can be
purchased through Check Point channel partners, with prices starting
at US$ 3,500. For more information please visit http://www.checkpoint.com/products/express.
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 350 leading companies.
Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network
of 1,900 Check Point partners in 86 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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SmartView Monitor, SmartView Reporter, SmartView Status, SmartView
Tracker, SVN, UAM, User-to-Address Mapping, UserAuthority, VPN-1
Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Net, VPN-1 Pro, VPN-1 SecureClient, VPN-1
SecuRemote, VPN-1 SecureServer, VPN-1 SmallOffice, and VPN-1 VSX
are trademarks, service marks, 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 Nos. 5,606,668, 5,835,726, and 6,496,935
and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or
pending applications.
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