TEL AVIV, Israel, April 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Argus Cyber Security and Check Point®
Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) announced today that
their integrated solution, Argus Intrusion Detection and Prevention
System (IDPS) with Check Point Car Capsule, has been selected by
TU-Automotive as a finalist for the Best 2016 Automotive Cyber
Security Product/Service Award.
TU-Automotive is the undisputed home of the connected car. The
finalists were selected by a panel of high-level experts after
evaluating over four hundred nominations based on innovation,
industry engagement, user experience and market update. The
finalists had a great impact over the last year and are setting the
pace for the future of the automotive industry. This is the second
consecutive year that Argus has been selected as a finalist by
TU-Automotive.
"It's an honor to be recognized as a finalist for the second
year in a row for one of the most prestigious awards in the
automotive industry," said Oron
Lavi, Co-Founder and VP R&D of Argus Cyber Security.
"This reinforces our commitment to partnering with the automotive
industry to promote connectivity by protecting cars from
car-hacking. By joining with Check Point to provide the most
innovative solution available, we are helping the industry achieve
that important objective."
The partnership and joint offering between Argus and Check Point
prevents cyber-attacks on connected cars through a holistic
solution that helps automakers stay one step ahead of cyber
threats. The joint solution provides multi-layers of security
against attacks by securing both in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle
communication. By enabling real-time alerts, detection and
prevention, an automaker or fleet manager can significantly reduce
the risk associated with cyber attacks on connected vehicles.
"Mission critical systems in connected cars have developed into
new areas for cyber attackers," said Alon
Kantor, vice president of business development, Check Point.
"Together with Argus, Check Point is extending its industry-leading
technology into automotive cyber security, creating a holistic,
cloud-based approach to staying ahead of threats to connected
cars."
The joint solution is readily available today and has already
been demonstrated to prospective customers. It enables situational
awareness on an intuitive dashboard, over-the-air (OTA) updates and
operational threat intelligence.
About Argus:
Argus is the global leader in automotive cyber security. Argus'
comprehensive and proven solution suite protects connected cars and
commercial vehicles against cyber-attacks. With decades of
experience in both cyber security and the automotive industry,
Argus offers innovative security methods and proven computer
networking know-how with a deep understanding of automotive best
practices. Customers include car manufacturers, their Tier 1
suppliers and aftermarket connectivity providers. Founded in 2013,
Argus is headquartered in Tel-Aviv,
Israel, with offices in Michigan, Silicon Valley, Stuttgart and Tokyo. Visit argus-sec.com to learn more.
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SOURCE Argus Cyber Security