Check Point Security Solutions Named 2005 Readers' Choice Award Winners by Windows IT Pro

Check Point's Third Annual Win; VPN-1 Pro and ZoneAlarm Pro Recognized by Readers as Best Firewall Solutions in the Industry

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - September 1, 2005 - Check Point^® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Check Point VPN-1^® Pro™ was named the best server/standalone firewall and ZoneAlarm^® Pro was named the best desktop firewall in the 2005 Windows IT Pro Readers' Choice Awards program. Kim Paulsen, group publisher of Penton Media's Windows IT Pro Group, announced the winners of the fourth-annual contest today. The full article on the Readers' Choice Awards appears in the September issue of the publication.

Check Point VPN-1 Pro, used by 98% of Global 500 companies, is a tightly integrated firewall and VPN gateway that provides comprehensive security and remote connectivity for corporate applications and network resources. ZoneAlarm Pro is one of the most trusted brands in Internet security and protects millions of PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft.

Windows IT Pro Readers were asked to vote on their product preferences in 12 broad technology categories. More than 1,700 readers chose the best among more than 750 products and services.

"Our readers are the most knowledgeable people in the market with regard to the best values in technology products and services," Paulsen continued. "We've done extensive research among our readers, and we know that they are the ones who make the buying decisions on behalf of their organizations." Paulsen continued, "The Windows IT Pro Readers' Choice Awards give IT professionals the opportunity to voice their opinions and give the leading technology companies the recognition they deserve."

"Check Point has consistently developed effective solutions that resolve complex Internet security issues in Windows environments," said Carol Stone, vice president of marketing for Check Point Software Technologies. "This is the third year in a row that we have been recognized by Windows IT Pro readers for our excellence in the Internet security industry, and we will continue to deliver advanced security technologies that protect our customers from all of the latest Internet threats."

For more information on Check Point VPN-1 Pro, please visit http://www.checkpoint.com/products/vpn-1_pro/index.html, and for more information on ZoneAlarm Pro, please visit http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_zap.jsp.

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About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the market leader in the worldwide enterprise firewall, personal firewall and VPN markets. Through its NGX platform, the company delivers a unified security architecture for 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. The company's ZoneAlarm product line 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 2,200 Check Point partners in 88 countries.

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