New Check Point InterSpect
Safeguards Enterprises with the Industry's
Deepest and Most Intelligent Security
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., -- January 20,
2004 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP),
the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today unveiled Check
Point InterSpect™, a new family of Internal Security Gateway™
solutions to revolutionize the way that customers protect their
internal networks and applications. The industry's first complete
internal security solution, Check Point InterSpect provides the
deepest and most intelligent security available for safeguarding
corporate networks from damaging cyber attacks that are introduced
inside the network.
The InterSpect system is delivered as a dedicated security appliance
designed for quick, easy and non-disruptive deployment inside enterprise
networks. It uses sophisticated security technology to intelligently
inspect internal traffic to identify and block unauthorized or malicious
behavior and specific attacks, provides security segmentation to
prevent unauthorized access between network zones, and quarantines
computers generating suspicious activity.
The Threat From Within
Multiple layers of security are required to protect networks from
attacks that originate from internal sources - such as desktops
and laptops used by mobile or traveling employees. In such cases,
organizations may successfully defend against cyber attacks, only
to have the network become infected again as soon as one of the
"road warriors" returns to the office and reconnects their
laptop. An example of an attack that propagated among users of the
network after being introduced by an internal source includes the
Blaster worm that caused an excess of $500 million (USD) in economic
damages (source: Computer Economics, Inc.).
"In 2003, the world watched Slammer, Sobig and Blaster ravage
and bring down internal networks," said Richard Stiennon, Vice
President, Gartner. "Combating today's sophisticated attack
environment requires intelligent, pre-emptive attack solutions that
go beyond protecting the Internet perimeter to protect an organization's
internal network. Such a solution must be easy-to-manage, capable
of segmenting networks into security zones, provide quarantines,
and have good in-line performance."
Meeting the Internal Security Challenge
Check Point InterSpect integrates new software on a new hardware
platform designed for fast, flexible and non-disruptive deployment
into existing network environments in minutes. Check Point InterSpect
provides:
- Intelligent Worm Defender™
Blocks the spread of worms and attacks inside the network through
Check Point Stateful Inspection and Application Intelligence™
technologies
- Network Zone Segmentation
Segments the internal network into organizational security zones
to contain a potential attack and minimize unrestricted employee
access
- Quarantine of Suspicious Computers
Isolates attacks and compromised devices to prevent further contamination
of network devices and aids in patch management
- LAN Protocol Protection
Provides the deepest and most comprehensive support for Microsoft
and other LAN protocols to ensure the stability of internal networks
- Pre-emptive Attack Protection
Provides proactive defenses against vulnerabilities before they
are exploited to provide the highest levels of security
Broad Internal Application and Protocol
Support
Through Check Point Application Intelligence™ and Stateful
Inspection technologies, InterSpect provides the industry's deepest
and most granular inspection for protocols and applications used
for internal networks. Other solutions have been designed for perimeter
security and do not have the awareness of internal applications
and protocols needed to provide this protection inside the network.
Examples of primarily LAN-based protocols are SQL for database
applications like MS SQL Server and Oracle, and MS RPC for Exchange
and other Microsoft applications. These protocols are critical business
operations inside the network, so internal security solutions must
not only support these protocols, but also implement advanced security
controls to prevent attacks and misuse.
Solving Real-world Customer Challenges
Via its Early Access Program, Check Point InterSpect is already
protecting the internal networks of numerous customers worldwide
who have successfully tested and deployed it at their sites. "As
a leading provider of content and analytic solutions for many of
the world's largest consumer packaged goods, retail, and healthcare
companies, we have volumes of marketplace information to secure
and simply can not afford to have our network down for any amount
of time," said Greg Murray, Vice President of Information Security
at Information Resources, Inc., an InterSpect beta customer. "Check
Point InterSpect is one of the most robust products available today
that meets our needs for a comprehensive internal security solution.
It enables us to preemptively protect against attacks and rapidly
eradicate worms and viruses, thereby maximizing up-time and significantly
improve security operations."
"Check Point is committed to providing the industry's most
intelligent solutions for addressing dynamic and evolving Internet
security challenges. One of the most critical issues customers face
today is protecting against attacks that originate or propagate
inside the network," said Gil Shwed, chairman and CEO of Check
Point Software. "InterSpect raises the bar for internal security
solutions and enables Check Point to solve customers internal security
challenges."
Pricing and Availability
Check Point InterSpect is available immediately in three models
with prices ranging from $9,000 and $39,000 USD. For more information
on Check Point InterSpect, please visit: http://www.checkpoint.com/products/interspect/index.html.
About Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing
the Internet. It is the 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 more than 2,300 Check Point partners in 92 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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Ltd.
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XL, InterSpect, IQ Engine, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, Provider-1,
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Pro, VPN-1 SecureClient, VPN-1 SecuRemote, VPN-1 SecureServer, ,
and VPN-1 VSX are trademarks 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 No. 5,606,668 and 5,835,726 and may
be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending
applications.
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