Check Point Software Technologies is an Israeli multinational provider of software and combined hardware and software products for IT security, including network security, endpoint security, cloud security, mobile security, and data security. Founded in 1993 by Gil Shwed, Marius Nacht, and Shlomo Kramer, the company pioneered the firewall and VPN markets and became a dominant force in cybersecurity with its Stateful Inspection technology.
Check Point Software Technologies is founded in Ramat Gan, Israel, by Gil Shwed, Marius Nacht, and Shlomo Kramer. The company initially focuses on developing firewall and VPN technologies. #cybersecurity #startup
Check Point releases its first product, FireWall-1, which introduces stateful inspection technology, a breakthrough in network security that inspects packets across all layers. This innovation becomes the industry standard. #firewall #innovation
Check Point goes public on NASDAQ (ticker: CHKP) with an initial public offering, raising substantial capital to fuel global expansion. The IPO is well-received, reflecting strong market demand for cybersecurity solutions. #IPO #nasdaq
Check Point acquires the intellectual property of Software AG's firewall division, strengthening its product portfolio and technology base. #acquisition #cybersecurity
Check Point introduces VPN-1, a virtual private network solution that integrates with FireWall-1, enabling secure remote access. This product cements Check Point's leadership in both firewall and VPN markets. #VPN #security
Check Point releases Provider-1, a management platform for service providers, allowing centralized policy management across multiple customers. This marks the company's push into managed security services. #management #cybersecurity
Check Point acquires Nokia's security appliance business, including IP and customer base, enhancing its hardware offerings and expanding its enterprise customer reach. #acquisition #hardware
Check Point introduces NGX (Next Generation eXperience), a unified security architecture that integrates firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, and anti-virus into a single platform. #NGX #security
Check Point acquires Zone Labs, the maker of ZoneAlarm personal firewall, for $205 million. This extends Check Point's reach into the consumer and small business endpoint security market. #acquisition #endpoint
Check Point launches Endpoint Security, a comprehensive solution combining firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware, and device control for enterprise endpoints. #endpoint #security
Check Point releases the 1 Series security appliances, targeting small and medium businesses (SMBs) with integrated firewall, VPN, and antivirus capabilities. #appliances #SMB
Check Point introduces its Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) as an integral part of its security gateway, offering real-time protection against attacks. #IPS #security
Check Point acquires FaceTime Communications, a leader in unified communications security and web security, for $20 million. This adds web security and messaging security capabilities. #acquisition #websecurity
Check Point releases R75, a major software update to its security gateway, introducing advanced threat prevention and simplified management. #softwareupdate #securitygateway
Check Point acquires Hyperwise, a startup specializing in CPU-level security, to enhance protection against hardware-level threats. #acquisition #cybersecurity
Check Point enters the mobile security market with the launch of Mobile Security, protecting smartphones and tablets against malware and network threats. #mobiledevices #security
Check Point celebrates its 20th anniversary, highlighting its evolution from a firewall startup to a global cybersecurity giant with over 100,000 customers. #anniversary #cybersecurity
Check Point introduces SandBlast, a zero-day threat prevention solution that uses sandboxing and threat emulation to detect advanced attacks. #sandboxing #zeroday
Check Point unveils Infinity, a unified security architecture that spans networks, cloud, endpoints, and mobile, offering a comprehensive, threat-driven security management approach. #Infinity #unifiedsecurity
Check Point acquires Lacoon Mobile Security to strengthen its mobile security portfolio with advanced threat detection for smartphones. #acquisition #mobile
Gil Shwed, Check Point co-founder and CEO, is awarded the Israel Prize for his exceptional contributions to the country's technology and security sectors. #award #founder
Check Point launches CloudGuard, a unified cloud security platform that secures public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. #cloudsecurity #cloudguard
Gartner names Check Point as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls for the 21st consecutive year, underscoring its sustained market dominance. #Gartner #leader
Check Point acquires ForceNock Security, an Israeli cybersecurity startup specializing in behavioral analysis and IoT security, expanding its security capabilities. #acquisition #IoT
Check Point acquires Avanan, a cloud email security platform, to enhance its cloud security offerings and protect against email-borne threats. #acquisition #emailsecurity
Check Point introduces Quantum, a next-generation network security product lineup that integrates advanced threat prevention with high-speed performance for data centers and enterprises. #Quantum #networksecurity
Check Point launches Harmony, a suite of security solutions for remote users, including endpoint, mobile, and secure internet access, targeting the work-from-anywhere era. #remotework #harmony
Check Point reports annual revenue exceeding $2 billion for the first time, driven by strong demand for cloud and remote security solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. #revenue #financials
Check Point acquires Spectral Labs, an Israeli startup specializing in code security and developer security tools, to bolster its DevSecOps capabilities. #acquisition #DevSecOps
Check Point introduces Cyber IntelliSuite, an AI-powered threat intelligence platform that provides actionable insights and predictive analytics for security teams. #AI #threatintelligence
Check Point announces a strategic partnership with Microsoft to integrate its CloudGuard security solutions natively into Microsoft Azure, enhancing cloud security for joint customers. #partnership #azure
Check Point launches Infinity Global Services, a managed security service offering that provides 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and compliance management. #MSSP #services
Check Point's market cap surpasses $20 billion, reflecting investor confidence in its growth trajectory and leadership in cybersecurity. #marketcap #stocks
Check Point launches Quantum Force, a new generation of network security appliances powered by custom ASICs, offering 10x performance improvement for 5G and enterprise networks. #networking #5G
Check Point strengthens its zero-trust network access (ZTNA) portfolio by acquiring Perimeter 81, a Israeli cloud security startup, for $490 million. #acquisition #ZTNA