Check Point Software Technologies Inc (CHKP)

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Check Point Expands Renowned OPSEC Partner Program to Address Evolving Security Issues
Wednesday March 30, 8:30 am ET
New Solutions Focus for OPSEC Enables Customers to Achieve Security Goals Through Best-of-Breed Framework


REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2005-- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP - News), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced a new solutions focus for its highly regarded OPSEC(TM) (Open Platform for Security) partner alliance program that centers on helping customers overcome today's emerging network security threats through a comprehensive security architecture. The new initiative evolved from customer demand in six critical OPSEC solution areas -- internal security, Web security, content security, Total Access Protection (TAP), Voice over IP (VoIP) and regulatory compliance.
Check Point's expanded OPSEC program makes it simpler than ever for customers and solution providers to combat today's security issues by creating a complete security architecture where industry-leading OPSEC solutions seamlessly interoperate with Check Point's intelligent Perimeter, Internal, Web and Endpoint security solutions. In addition, this new solutions focus provides the following benefits:

Simple Security Solution Identification -- Customers and solutions providers can easily identify appropriate OPSEC solutions that address their unique security needs.
Continued Reliability Through Certified Solutions -- OPSEC solutions undergo rigorous tests to address today's complex security requirements and to provide customers with peace of mind through seamless integration.
Dynamic Knowledge Base -- IT administrators and decision-makers have access to OPSEC's enhanced Web portal, a continually updated repository of educational information that helps them to effectively deal with today's security hot buttons.
"This new solutions focus for our OPSEC program ensures that our customers will achieve the highest levels of security by deploying a best-of-breed solution set," said Paul Weinstein, vice president, business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "Customers demand best-of-breed products and technologies when building a complete security framework, and they have come to rely on our OPSEC program and OPSEC partners for nearly 10 years to set the standard for integration and interoperability."

First introduced in 1996, Check Point's OPSEC program was created with the vision of delivering the industry's best multi-vendor security framework. Today's distinguished OPSEC program has grown to include more than 350 partners, offering customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's market-leading security solutions. For more information on Check Point's OPSEC partner program, please visit http://www.opsec.com.

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