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Check Point Software Certifications Listed Among the Industry's Best for Return on Investment (ROI) in CRN 2003 Certification Study

CCSA Ranked Number One by Small Solution Providers; CCSA and CCSE Third and Fourth by Large

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., - September 8, 2003 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) and Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) were two of the top certifications to garner solution providers the best return on investment (ROI) in CRN's 2003 Certification Study. This is the second consecutive year that Check Point has been listed in the top five. Results from the 2003 CRN Certification Study highlight the fact that certified personnel are highly valued in the industry and have a significant impact on profits and revenue.

The study, which calculated ROI by dividing the estimated annual revenue generated by a certified employee by the total annual cost of that employee, ranked Check Point CCSA first among small solutions providers with a 98% ROI. Check Point CCSA ranked third among large solution providers with a 110% ROI and CCSE ranked fourth with a 104% ROI. To view the complete study, visit: http://www.crn.com/sections/Special/certification/certification.asp?ArticleID=44024.

"We are very pleased to see Check Point's certifications enabling solution providers to increase their profitability," said Glenn Barlow, vice president, worldwide technical services, Check Point Software Technologies. "Check Point certification also provides end users assurance that their solution provider is truly knowledgeable to configure, manage and maintain their Check Point security infrastructure."

More than 25,000 certified professionals hold certifications from Check Point Software. CCSA is a foundation level certification validating expertise in managing and configuring Check Point's flagship product FireWall-1®. The next higher level of certification, CCSE, validates knowledge and expertise in configuring Check Point VPN-1®/FireWall-1® through training and testing that includes an in-depth study of encryption technologies and how to implement site-to-site and remote access VPNs.

For more information about Check Point training and certification and a list of Check Point Authorized Training Centers, visit: http://www.checkpoint.com/services/education/certification/index.html

About Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies 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 Perimeter, Internal and Web security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. 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 2,500 Check Point partners in 149 countries. For more information, please call us at (800) 429-4391 or (650) 628-2000, or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com.

About CRN
CRN provides Solution Providers and Technology Integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to run their businesses successfully. As an advocate for and voice of the Channel, Solution Providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. With more than 20 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for 117,500 channel professionals. CRN can be found on the Web at www.crn.com.

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