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Check Point Voted Best in the Industry by Windows & .NET Magazine Readers

VPN-1 and FireWall-1 Recognized as Best Remote Computing Product and Best Security Product

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., September 18, 2003 - Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that two of Check Point's leading solutions received prestigious Readers' Choice Awards for best product from Windows & .NET Magazine out of a field of more than 950 products and services. Check Point VPN-1â was selected as the Best Remote Computing Product, and Check Point FireWall-1â was selected as the Best Security Product in Penton Media's annual Readers' Choice Award survey. More than 7,800 of the publication's subscribers voted on their product preferences in 16 broad technology categories. To view the Readers' Choice article in its entirety, visit
http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=39929.

"Few people know more about the best values in Windows technology products and services than Windows & .NET Magazine readers - the people who actually do the buying on behalf of their organizations. By voting for the most outstanding products, IT professionals have rewarded excellence in the Windows technology market," said Janet Robbins, editor-in-chief, Windows & .NET Magazine.

Check Point's market-leading VPN-1 and FireWall-1 protect the privacy of business communications over the Internet while securing critical network resources against unauthorized access. VPN-1 ensures secure communications for remote access and Internet, intranet and extranet users, and FireWall-1 protects corporate resources at both the network and application level. The two comprise the basis for Check Point's Next Generation with Application Intelligence product suite.

"Today's Windows environments need security now more than ever," said Carol Stone, vice president of marketing for Check Point Software Technologies. "We are pleased to be recognized by Windows & .NET Magazine readers as the number one Internet security vendor for protecting business-critical data."

For more information on Check Point's Internet security solutions, visit http://www.checkpoint.com/products/index.html.

About Penton Media
First published in 1995, Windows & .NET Magazine is the editorial leader in its field. Since its inception it has grown into an information network that includes the magazine, three print newsletters, 14 direct-request email newsletters, Web sites and in-person events such as Web seminars, road shows, trade shows and conferences. The magazine has a paid subscription base of 102,000; over 1.5 million IT professionals are reached through the Windows & .NET Magazine Network every month. The magazine is published in 13 languages and has an international reach into 160 countries.

Penton Media (OTCBB: PTON, www.penton.com) is a diversified business-to-business media company that produces market-focused magazines, trade shows and conferences, and online media. Penton's integrated media portfolio serves the following industries: aviation; design/engineering; electronics; food/retail; government/compliance; Internet/information technology; leisure/hospitality; manufacturing; mechanical systems/construction; natural products; and supply chain. For more information, visit www.winnetmag.com/pressroom/ or www.penton.com.

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. Through its Next Generation product line, the company delivers a broad range of Perimeter, Internal and Web security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. Extending the power of the Check Point solution is its 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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