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Check Point Unveils Connectra 2.0, Introduces Industry's First Software-Based SSL VPN Solution

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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