Delivers
Integrated Spyware Detection, Secure Browser, Host Checking,
and Real-Time
Security Updates in Unified Web Security Solution
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., January 12, 2005
- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the
worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced the availability
of Check Point Connectra™ 2.0, the newest version of the company's
revolutionary Web Security Gateway that provides SSL VPN access
with integrated application and endpoint security. In addition to
the existing appliance version, Check Point is now offering increased
flexibility with the industry's first software-based SSL VPN solution.
Introduces Connectra 2.0 for Secure
Web Connectivity
Introduced in 2004, Connectra 2.0 further builds on Check Point's
strategy of unifying SSL VPN with application and endpoint security.
Connectra delivers the industry's most secure SSL VPN with integrated
Web Intelligence™ technology, allowing organizations to deploy
clientless SSL VPN access without compromising security in Web-based
connections. In addition, Connectra offers unparalleled protection
by allowing organizations to enforce specific endpoint security
requirements on remote PCs, from public kiosk to corporate owned
PC.
In addition to Web Intelligence, Application Intelligence™,
and endpoint spyware detection security, Connectra 2.0 includes
the following integrated features:
- Secure Browser and Cache Cleaning
To enable secure access even in unmanaged environments such as
an airport Internet kiosk PC, Connectra provides an integrated
secure browser that encrypts session data on the remote endpoint.
- Endpoint Host Checking
Connectra 2.0 can enforce an access policy requiring antivirus
software and installed Check Point Integrity™ firewall on
a remote PC before a user is granted access.
- Real-time Security Updates
Check Point SmartDefense™ Service now provides real-time
updates for endpoint security.
- New Platform Options
In addition to the already successful Connectra appliance models,
it is now available as a software solution on Intel® and AMD®-based
PCs and servers, as Connectra™ SW.
Web Security Gateway Unifies Endpoint
Security with SSL VPN
Check Point is the only vendor to deliver the three essential components
of endpoint protection for SSL VPNs: detecting and disabling spyware,
ensuring session confidentiality and enforcing security policy compliance
before granting remote access. With the integration of a clientless
version of Check Point Integrity™, the industry's most trusted
endpoint security solution, Connectra secures the network from remote
PCs, whether employee or guest.
Industry analyst John Girard, vice president of Gartner Inc, explains:
"Endpoint security is an escalating problem as SSL VPNs go
mainstream. Users need to be protected from the moment they start
an SSL connection through the moment they have logged out."
"Check Point Connectra 2.0 combines Web connectivity and security
to deliver the industry's most comprehensive and secure remote access
solution," said Gonen Fink, vice president of solutions and
strategy, Check Point Software. "With Connectra 2.0, Check
Point is enabling the widest range of deployment options - whether
customers are choosing to deploy market-leading security on the
appliance model or a software-based deployment on open servers.
We are committed to offering customers choice and flexibility to
accommodate their remote access scalability and standards needs."
Pricing and Availability
Connectra 2.0 is available immediately from Check Point's network
of more than 2,300 solutions providers with pricing starting at
$8,000 USD.
About Check Point Software
Check Point Software Technologies (www.checkpoint.com)
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 intelligent Perimeter, Internal and Web security solutions that
protect business communications and resources for corporate networks
and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets.
The company's Zone Labs (www.zonelabs.com)
division is one of the most trusted brands in Internet security,
creating award-winning endpoint security solutions that protect
millions of PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft. 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.
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this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668, 5,835,726
and 6,496,935 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign
patents, or pending applications.
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