Department for International Development Implements Check Point's Leading Security Solutions
UK Government Organisation Deploys Check Point Security Solutions in Over 70 Offices Worldwide for Improved Functionality and Centralised Management LONDON, UK - 2nd August, 2004 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that the UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID) will replace its entire existing security infrastructure with intelligent security solutions from Check Point. The move is part of DFID's strategy to ensure high availability and business continuity for every office and remote worker worldwide. The security solutions, which will be managed from London and Glasgow, will provide staff in over 70 offices throughout the world with new functionality such as secure and reliable video conferencing and remote access. Assurix, an IT security consultancy, will assist DFID with the implementation. DFID plays a key role in eliminating poverty and promoting sustainable development through activities such as reconstruction projects, humanitarian assistance and the organisation of bilateral aid. Many of the countries in which DFID has a presence are war-torn and have minimal networking infrastructures and communications, so DFID chose to provide its staff with secure access from home in the event that they are not able to reach an office. In addition, the use of video conferencing will considerably improve the way DFID staff members communicate and share knowledge across the organisation. "Check Point solutions were evaluated with strict government rules on the use of certified products and budget constraints in mind, and we found them to meet every requirement, and much more," said Tony Armstrong DFID technical systems advisor. "High availability was our main priority, but we are also seeing major benefits with the excellent Check Point management interface which enables the entire network infrastructure to be centrally managed and saves us a significant amount of administration time." DFID is in the process of implementing VPN-1 for site-to-site connectivity and VPN-1 SecureClient to enable employees to work remotely or from home. In addition, DFID will be using Check Point SmartCenter, enabling DFID to manage security from a single location, set up security policies in new offices quickly and easily and reduce costs of administration support and site visits. Finally, Check Point's ClusterXL load sharing and high availability VPN/firewall solution will be implemented to prioritize network traffic and avoid network down-time. "By implementing Check Point solutions, DFID network administrators can rest assured that their global infrastructure will be secure and simple to manage, while their staff benefits from added flexibility of having remote access to the corporate network," commented Nick Lowe, Regional Director, UK, Ireland and South Africa for Check Point Software Technologies. "Internet security is absolutely critical for government organisations that must comply with strict government standards - they must make sure that security is up-to-date to ward off the latest Internet threats and ensure that employees can access highly sensitive data in a secure, timely manner." New requirements uncovered during testing will also be rolled out including VPN routing, IP telephony and traffic prioritisation - functionality which had not been possible with DFID's previous security infrastructure. About DFID
DFID's assistance is concentrated in the poorest countries of sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, but also contributes to poverty reduction and sustainable development in middle-income countries, including those in Latin America and Eastern Europe. DFID works in partnership with governments committed to the Millennium Development Goals, with civil society, the private sector and the research community. It also works with multilateral institutions, including the World Bank, United Nations agencies, and the European Commission. DFID has headquarters in London and East Kilbride, offices in many developing countries, and staff based in British embassies and high commissions around the world. About Check Point Software Technologies ### © 2004 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Check Point, Check Point Express, the Check Point logo, ClusterXL, ConnectControl, FireWall-1, FireWall-1 GX, FireWall-1 SecureServer, FireWall-1 XL, FloodGate-1, INSPECT, INSPECT XL, IQ Engine, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, Provider-1, Safe@Office, SecureKnowledge, SecurePlatform, SecureXL, SiteManager-1, SmartCenter, SmartCenter Pro, SmartDashboard, SmartDefense, SmartLSM, SmartMap, SmartUpdate, SmartView, SmartView Monitor, SmartView Reporter, SmartView Status, SmartViewTracker, UAM, User-to-Address Mapping, UserAuthority, VPN-1, VPN-1 Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Edge, VPN-1 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. |