Centrally Managed Turnkey Solutions
Starting at $399
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., - October 7, 2003
- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP),
the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today unveiled VPN-1
Edge™, a new line of turnkey Check Point VPN/security appliances
specifically tailored for easy, cost-effective deployment of security
to remote site business locations. Centrally manageable and easily
incorporated into existing infrastructures, VPN-1 Edge is ideal
for a broad range of business scenarios with remote sites numbering
from few to thousands -- such as retail sites connecting to corporate
resources, franchise locations, small remote offices, and business
partner extranets.
VPN-1 Edge is supported by powerful SMART™ centralized management
and runs VPN-1 Embedded NG, based on Check Point's VPN-1 NG software.
VPN-1 Edge appliances complement Check Point VPN-1 Express™
and Check Point VPN-1 Pro™ by extending Check Point's market-leading
protection to the very edge of the network, ensuring seamless perimeter
security. Additionally, VPN-1 Edge appliances eliminate the security
concerns often associated with 'always-on' broadband, enabling remote
sites to now take advantage of broadband speed and reliability.
"A large number of remote sites have limited local IT and
security expertise and require a solution that is a homogenous extension
to the organization's central locations, balances ease of deployment
and offers centralized management, enterprise-class security and
VPN features -- all at an attractive price point," said Mark
Bouchard, Senior Program Director, META Group Technology Research
Services.
VPN-1 Edge is available in two series - the 'S' series, ideal for
telecommuters and small remote offices and the 'X' series, ideal
for sites requiring site-to-site VPN. The 'X' series also delivers
additional capabilities such as high performance, high availability,
support for multi-ISPs and automatic recovery. Highlights of VPN-1
Edge include:
- Centralized Management - Support
for SmartCenter Pro™ and Provider-1™ makes it easy to
deploy large-scale VPNs in minutes with unique capabilities such
as One-Click VPN communities and automatic updates.
- Proven Internet Security - Extends
Check Point's market-leading VPN-1/FireWall-1 and patented Stateful
Inspection technology to the smallest remote site locations.
- Affordable - Starting price
of $399 makes large-scale deployments highly affordable. 4/5 port
switch for sharing broadband maximizes efficiency.
- Always-on Protection - High
availability, automatic recovery and multi-ISP support ensures
seamless, non-stop security.
"VPN-1 Edge delivers the world's best security at the right
price in an attractive package," said Gil Shwed, chairman and
CEO, Check Point Software Technologies. "For the first time,
remote site customers don't have to compromise between connectivity
and security."
Pricing and Availability
VPN-1 Edge is available immediately with a price range from $399
to $1,999 US. For more information, please visit www.checkpoint.com/products/vpn-1_edge/index.html.
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 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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