Check Point Achieves Prominent U.S. Government Certification
Completes Coveted FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Certification; Ensures that Government Customers are Compliant with Government Security Standards REDWOOD CITY, Calif., - May 18, 2004 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Check Point Next Generation™ with Application Intelligence™ has passed rigorous testing to achieve the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Level 2 certification and meets the cryptographic requirements of the U.S. government's National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Policy (NSTISSP) Number 11. NIST's Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMPV) provides module and algorithm testing for FIPS 140-2, which is a standard that applies to federal agencies using validated cryptographic modules to protect highly sensitive government data in computer and telecommunication systems. Check Point Next Generation with Application Intelligence, an integrated VPN/firewall solution, supports the strongest encryption algorithms available including the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and the Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES). Since government networks continue to be a primary target for hackers, federal administrators must be sure that they implement a reliable security solution that enables them to secure business communications over the Internet 24 x 7. By using Check Point Next Generation with Application Intelligence, government agencies are assured that their networks will remain protected from vulnerabilities that could cost them time and money. "As a government-focused reseller, we are well aware of all the latest security issues and requirements in the industry," said Michael Volk, president for True North Solutions, Inc., a Check Point value-added reseller. "Our government customers are actively seeking the high levels of encryption support that Check Point provides, and by attaining the FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification, Check Point further demonstrates their leadership position in the government sector." "By earning the FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification, we have shown that our market-leading Internet security technology stands up to the highest standards of compliance instituted by the U.S. government," said Carol Stone, vice president of marketing for Check Point Software Technologies. "This certification is highly regarded in the government sector, and our government channel partners and customers can rest assured that we will continue to provide the most intelligent security required for securing sensitive government information." For a comprehensive list of Check Point certifications, please visit http://www.checkpoint.com/products/certifications/. About Check Point Software Technologies ### ©2004 Check Point Software Technologies
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