Cellcom Calls Check Point to Secure Wireless Networks; Leading Israeli Cellular Operator Uses Check Point FireWall-1 GX to Protect Consumer and Corporate GPRS Networks.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2004

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Cellcom, the largest cellular operator in Israel, has successfully implemented Check Point FireWall-1(R) GX(TM) to provide its more than 2.5 million business and consumer customers with the highest level of security and up-time in its cellular networks. Check Point also today announced that the company is achieving further traction in the cellular security market (see related release).

Internet attacks have become increasingly prominent within wireless networks, and Cellcom realized they needed a comprehensive security solution to protect against both IP and GPRS attacks. They chose to implement Check Point FireWall-1 GX because it combats both malicious and fraudulent attacks, and is able to intelligently detect when connections are opened and terminated. This significantly reduces the probability of over-billing attacks, which take advantage of open connections to flood the network with unwanted traffic. Additionally, Cellcom is now secured from other common security attacks such as DNS or IP spoofing that can lead to restricted service and fraudulent use of the network.

"What we needed was the most comprehensive security solution that covered our GPRS and IP needs under one common architecture," said Tzvi Shechori, Vice President, Research and Technology at Cellcom. "We have enjoyed a close collaboration with Check Point to ensure that our security solution is world-class, future-proofed and provides us with the lowest total cost of ownership."

"Cellcom's wide spectrum of services presented security challenges that were resolved with Check Point's leading FireWall-1 GX technology, and we are delighted that their customers can benefit from maximum up-time," said David Aminzade, EMEA Sales Manger, Wireless and Broadband for Check Point Software Technologies. "Cellcom is the first cellular operator serving the Israeli market to implement a comprehensive security architecture capable of countering IP-based attacks on both its GPRS or UMTS networks."

About Check Point FireWall-1 GX

FireWall-1 GX delivers Check Point's market-leading security to GPRS- (2.5G) and UMTS- (3G) enabled wireless networks, and is the first solution on the market to protect these infrastructures from the threats of untrusted networks. With FireWall-1 GX, cellular and mobile operators can offer seamless roaming to their customers without exposing their network to potential security threats.

For more information on Check Point FireWall-1 GX, please visit http://www.checkpoint.com/products/protect/firewall-1gx.html.

About Cellcom

Cellcom, a Bellsouth subsidiary, joined the Israeli telecommunication market in 1994 as the nation's second cellular operator. Its entry in the monopolistic market of the time ushered in a veritable revolution in Israeli telecommunication. In the short span of only two years, Cellcom emerged as Israel's largest and most profitable cellular operator, enjoying the enviable image of a domestic super brand. Now Cellcom has over 2.5 million subscribers.

Cellcom is the only cellular operator with an independent data transmission network. Based on the modern SDH technology, this network is spread over major business areas and hundreds of kilometers throughout the country. It provides modern, highly reliable data communication and transmission services, advanced equipment, state-of-the-art monitoring systems, and value-added services such as end-to-end backup, customer-defined QOS priority levels, etc. A control center, the only one of its kind in Israel, offers Cellcom's broadband customers a comprehensive support around the clock, 365 days a year.

About Check Point Software

Check Point Software Technologies 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 Perimeter, Internal and Web security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. 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. For more information, please call us at 800-429-4391 or 650-628-2000, or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com.

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