REDWOOD CITY, Calif., September 2, 2003
- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP),
the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has been chosen by
The Hearst Corporation, one of the nation's largest diversified
communications companies, to secure its global network. Hearst's
network security challenges include providing reliable communications
and protecting the core of their business - intellectual property
-- to keep their competitive edge in the fast paced media market.
"The Hearst Corporation holds an enormous wealth in their
intellectual property, in the form of news, information and images.
Hearst understands that layered security is a requirement not a
luxury," said Carol Stone, vice president of marketing for
Check Point Software Technologies. "We are pleased to see them
realize the benefits of Check Point's multi-layered security approach
that encompasses securing the perimeter, remote access points, internal
networks and applications with an integrated management framework."
"Hearst's business depends on content traveling rapidly and
securely over the Internet," said Jim LoTruglio, Vice President
of Information Technology for the Hearst Corporation Service Center.
"When selecting our Internet security solution, we wanted a
company with market leadership and a vision for security. Only Check
Point offered a multi-layered approach, ensuring every point in
our network was protected. Now we are assured of the integrity of
the network -- be it a branch office, remote employees or data and
applications throughout the network."
Check Point's multi-layered security approach addresses the following
needs for The Hearst Corporation:
- Comprehensive Security: Securing
communications to remote branch offices, home users and three
data centers, Hearst deployed VPN-1®/FireWall-1® and SmartDefense™
at headquarters, with Safe@™ appliances to maintain network
integrity at remote locations
- Centralized Management: Through
Check Point's SMART™ (security management architecture) Hearst
administers over 1,693 total interfaces from one remote location
- Bandwidth Growth: With network
volume growing to over 250 Gigabytes daily, FloodGate-1™
optimized network performance by assigning priority to business
critical applications, end-users and Internet traffic and increased
network bandwidth by a factor of 12
- Reduced Cost and Time: Using
Check Point solutions to achieve a return on investment in less
than three years, Hearst migrated from costly frame relay, eliminated
costly dial-up remote access and reduced time spent managing disparate
networks
Securing Soaring Broadband Internet
Access
Standardizing on Check Point for Internet security provides Hearst
with the flexibility and scalability they need to both reduce costs
and secure a primary asset -their digital intellectual property.
While having already deployed nearly every solution in the Check
Point Next Generation™ suite of products, the Hearst Corporation's
future deployment plans include scaling their corporate network,
integrating single sign-on solutions throughout the network and
implementing quality of service (QoS) for their VPN.
About The Hearst Corporation
The Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com)
is one of the nation's largest diversified communications companies.
Its major interests include magazine, newspaper and business publishing,
cable networks, television and radio broadcasting, Internet businesses,
television production, newspaper features distribution, and real
estate.
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 2,500 Check Point partners in 149 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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