CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Inc

Check Point(R) Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced the introduction of Integrity(TM) Anti-Spyware, an advanced spyware protection that is integrated into the company's industry-leading endpoint security solution, Check Point Integrity. The integration offers customers the most comprehensive endpoint security solution available -- including fully integrated anti-spyware -- in a single client. By unifying anti-spyware and endpoint security, it simplifies PC security management by enabling all critical endpoint security functions to be delivered in a single client package and centrally managed from the same server. Spyware is any software program that sends information about a user, the user's behavior, the computer system, or the computer system's use, without explicit permission from the user or the enterprise. The spyware wreaks havoc with IT administrators, end-users and network managers because it allows unauthorized entry into the network, causes bandwidth spikes and triggers PC and system outages, resulting in resource and business disruptions that lead to significant financial and proprietary losses for organizations of all sizes. The National Cyber Security Industry Alliance reported findings that eight out of every 10 PCs are infected with spyware, and Hewlett Packard (HP) makes a conservative estimate that spyware costs businesses $130 per incident. Integrity Anti-Spyware detects spyware programs and provides automatic quarantining or removal of these threats. This combined with Check Point's SmartDefense(TM) Anti-Spyware Service offers customers sophisticated anti-spyware protection updates based on real-time spyware data provided by DefenseNet(TM), a dynamic zero-hour system that leverages the community of millions of Zone Labs(R) ZoneAlarm(TM) users to proactively protect against emerging attacks. In addition, Integrity Anti-Spyware enhances Integrity's existing defenses against spyware and other kinds of malware, including worms, viruses, and other malicious attacks. The unique combination of market-leading firewall protection, application and network access controls, anti-spyware, and instant messaging security delivers the industry's best technology that delivers real business value to customers. According to Gartner Vice President and distinguished Analyst John Girard, "Security buyers are interested in reducing complexity created by installing and maintaining multiple point solution products." The new Integrity Anti-Spyware offers enterprise customers the following benefits: -- Advanced Anti-Spyware Protection -- Stays ahead of spyware outbreaks by utilizing real-time spyware data collected from millions of PCs. -- Anti-Spyware Security Enforcement -- Prevents users -- and spyware -- from bypassing or tampering with anti-spyware security. -- Decreased Costs -- Eliminates financial damage associated with spyware attacks and saves purchasing and deployment costs since anti-spyware is unified into the overall Integrity solution. -- Reduced Administrative Overhead -- Eases anti-spyware deployment and management, allowing IT staff members more time to focus on new IT projects. "Spyware is becoming a very potent threat to every business today," said Gonen Fink, vice president, solutions and strategy for Check Point Software Technologies. "It is responsible for significant dollar losses -- not to mention intellectual property theft. With Integrity Anti-Spyware, we are offering enterprises the best technology that delivers real business value to combat spyware proactively on every endpoint device to protect businesses from proprietary theft, abuse and financial loss." Validating the Need for Integrity Anti-Spyware J.R. Simplot Company is a global food and agribusiness conglomerate with products that are sold in every state and many foreign countries. It employs approximately 10,000 people in the U.S., Canada, China, Mexico, and Australia. "The spyware threat is very real, and organizations must take the appropriate actions to protect themselves," said Janss Franden, technology analyst for J.R. Simplot Company. "As a company with a global reach, we can't afford to have our business slow down because of spyware problems, so we must address all the latest and up-and-coming security issues. We are a long-standing Integrity customer, and the new Integrity Anti-Spyware component is a great addition from one of the most trusted security brands in the industry." Pricing and Availability Integrity Anti-Spyware will be available in late November as an add-on module or as part of the Integrity product suite. Pricing for the Integrity product suite starts at $67 per user and includes Integrity Anti-Spyware, Integrity IM Security(TM), SmartDefense Anti-Spyware Service and SmartDefense Program Advisor Service. For more information on Integrity Anti-Spyware, please visit http://www.checkpoint.com/products/home_promo/spyware.html. About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leader in securing the Internet. It is a market leader in the worldwide enterprise firewall, personal firewall and VPN markets. Through its NGX platform, the company delivers a unified security architecture for a broad range of perimeter, internal, Web, and endpoint security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company's ZoneAlarm product line is the highest rated personal computer security suite, comprised of 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 2,200 Check Point partners in 88 countries and its customers include 100% of Fortune 100 companies and tens of thousands of businesses and organizations of all sizes. 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