ForeScout Technologies Broadens OPSEC Integration with Check Point Software

Patented Perimeter Security Technology Now Offers Enhanced OPSEC Certified Integration

SAN MATEO, Calif.- Oct. 9, 2003 - ForeScout Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its OPSEC(TM) (Open Platform for Security) certification for the newest release of its ActiveScout perimeter security solution, from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP - News), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet.

ActiveScout seamlessly integrates with Check Point's market-leading VPN-1®/FireWall-1® Next Generation solution, allowing customers to create a comprehensive perimeter defense for their network. ActiveScout establishes an additional layer of security that complements the enterprise firewall by blocking attackers (worms and hackers), offering a comprehensive range of protection against threats regardless of their attack method.

The enhanced integration of ActiveScout utilizes Check Point's Smart OPSEC Manager framework to enable accurate and automatic blocking capabilities with centralized event-logging, reporting, monitoring and management via Check Point's Security Management Architecture (SMART(TM)). Smart OPSEC Manager streamlines the configuration and installation process, and it also provides monitoring capabilities and automatic software distribution of OPSEC certified products within Check Point's SMART console, thus enabling customers to better manage their overall security environment.

"This new level of integration allows customers to complement their existing VPN-1/FireWall-1 deployment by accurately blocking new worms, attackers or other threats automatically, without increasing their operational costs," said Tim Riley, Vice President of Marketing, ForeScout Technologies. "Smart OPSEC Manager allows firewall administrators to easily deploy and manage ActiveScout from within the familiar Check Point SMART(TM) management console."

ActiveScout's accuracy greatly reduces traffic to firewalls, intrusion detection systems and other security products, making log and alert monitoring manageable so security professionals can focus on core business issues. It uses additional OPSEC interfaces with VPN-1/FireWall-1 to dynamically re-configure the security policy when new threats are identified.

"We are pleased that ForeScout continues to maintain and enhance its OPSEC Certification," said Upesh Patel, Director of Business Development, Check Point Software Technologies. "The additional integration with Smart OPSEC Manager will provide our customers richer management capabilities, allowing them to better manage their overall security environment."

About ForeScout Technologies, Inc.
ForeScout's enterprise network security solutions focus on providing real-time, automated protection against fast-spreading worms and malicious hacker attacks. ForeScout offers two families of products to ensure network availability and business continuity. WormScout products suppress and contain worms at key points inside the network, while ActiveScout products dynamically block hackers and other threats at the network perimeter. ForeScout headquarters are located in San Mateo, Calif. More information can be found at http://www.forescout.com.

About Check Point's OPSEC
OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) is the industry's open, multi-vendor security framework. With over 350 partners, OPSEC guarantees customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's Secure Virtual Network Architecture. Products that carry the OPSEC Certified seal have been tested to guarantee integration and interoperability. For complete OPSEC Alliance program information, including partner and product listings, the freely available OPSEC SDK (software development kit) and evaluation versions of OPSEC Certified products, visit http://www.opsec.com.