Check Point Enhances 3D Security With Latest Software Blades Release
August 02 2011 - 11:30AM
Marketwired
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the
worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced the
availability of Check Point R75.20, the latest software release for
its leading Software Blade Architecture™. R75.20 brings customers a
comprehensive approach to security with:
- New URL Filtering
Software Blade - This new software blade provides granular
control for web surfing in real-time and uniquely integrates with
Application Control for unified enforcement of all Web controls.
Over 100 million websites and 240,000 Web 2.0 applications and
widgets are now classified in Check Point's cloud-based web
categorization engine.
- SSL Inspection - R75.20 enables
businesses to inspect SSL-encrypted traffic across all software
blades, providing in-depth security analysis and data loss
prevention services for applications such as Gmail, eBay and
Facebook.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) - R75.20
further extends the Check Point DLP solution that now enables
customers to protect against internal data leaks. R75.20 integrates
with Microsoft Exchange, allowing businesses to inspect data sent
within the organization to prevent data breaches that may occur
between individuals or departments.
Check Point also introduced today two new high-end and data
center system offerings, including Check Point 61000 -- a new
carrier-grade security solution and the industry's fastest security
gateway -- and a new data center appliance, Check Point 21400. In
addition, the company also introduced SecurityPower™, a new metric
for security performance that allows customers to estimate their
security needs and compare it to the SecurityPower Units (SPU)
rating of each security solution.
The R75.20 software blade release continues to build on the
Check Point's 3D Security vision, defining security as a business
process by combining policies, people and enforcement for stronger
protection across all layers of security.
"The Internet has evolved dramatically and with it, so has
malware -- urging businesses to go beyond traditional methods of
securing the Web," said Dorit Dor, vice president of products at
Check Point Software Technologies. "Our URL Filtering solution
provides a unique approach to Web control by integrating with
Application Control. Organizations now have the ability to control
access to millions of websites, applications and widgets with a
single, unified policy. For the first time in the industry,
companies have the breadth and depth needed in a complete Web
control solution."
The new integrated URL Filtering solution provides customers
with a comprehensive approach to Web control and leverages Check
Point's unique UserCheck™ technology that alerts and educates
employees about corporate policies, while enabling them to access
websites and use Internet applications when needed. Securing the
Web today means more than controlling access to sites, such as
Facebook, YouTube or Yahoo!. Organizations want to give employees
access for business use, while also controlling web usage for
privacy regulations, security, bandwidth and productivity reasons.
With Check Point's integrated solution, companies can easily
control access to URLs, as well as applications and widgets within
those sites -- such as gaming, instant messaging or streaming media
-- that can expose the network to malware or inhibit business
productivity.
"We see a real benefit to combining URL Filtering with our
existing Application Control and firewall, greatly increasing the
capabilities of an already robust filtering and policy solution,"
said Dan Siff, director of information security at Colby College.
"In addition to strengthening Web control, the Check Point Software
Blade Architecture has helped us decrease network downtime and
complexity, while simultaneously reducing total cost of
ownership."
As part of the new release, R75.20 enables customers to leverage
Check Point's comprehensive SSL inspection technology to enforce
corporate policies across encrypted channels -- such as Gmail, eBay
and PayPal. With this new functionality, customers can better
enforce corporate security policies, while still protecting
employee privacy on sites such as online banking or healthcare.
Check Point's SSL inspection technology is available across all
software blades, including DLP, IPS, Application Control, Antivirus
and Anti-malware and URL Filtering.
Comprehensive data security and user awareness are important
factors to safeguard critical business information. While
traditional DLP solutions only monitor external content, R75.20
extends Check Point's DLP Software Blade capabilities, now allowing
inspection and control of sensitive emails between departments
through Microsoft Exchange integration -- ensuring sensitive
information, such as employee personal records and company
intellectual property -- only remain accessible to designated
individuals or departments.
"What we consistently hear from businesses is the need for more
security that can withstand the evolving threat landscape, without
adding complexity. At Check Point, we strive to deliver the most
advanced security solutions that can be deployed in a simple,
cost-effective way. Organizations moving towards a next-generation
firewall will find it easy to create their security blueprint with
a single, unified solution," concluded Dor.
Pricing and Availability R75.20 is
available immediately and can be deployed on any Check Point
security gateway. R75.20 is a free upgrade for existing Check Point
customers. Pricing for individual software blades begins at $1500
and are available for purchase through the Check Point worldwide
network of value-added resellers. To find a Check Point partner,
visit: http://partners.us.checkpoint.com/partnerlocator/. For more
information about R75.20, visit:
http://www.checkpoint.com/campaigns/r75.20/index.html.
About Check Point Software Technologies
Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
(www.checkpoint.com), the worldwide leader in securing the
Internet, provides customers with uncompromised protection against
all types of threats, reduces security complexity and lowers total
cost of ownership. Check Point first pioneered the industry with
FireWall-1 and its patented stateful inspection technology. Today,
Check Point continues to develop new innovations based on the
Software Blade Architecture, providing customers with flexible and
simple solutions that can be fully customized to meet the exact
security needs of any organization. Check Point is the only vendor
to go beyond technology and define security as a business process.
Check Point 3D Security uniquely combines policy, people and
enforcement for greater protection of information assets and helps
organizations implement a blueprint for security that aligns with
business needs. Customers include tens of thousands of
organizations of all sizes, including all Fortune and Global 100
companies. Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect
millions of consumers from hackers, spyware and identity theft.
©2011 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights
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