Check Point's VPN-1/FireWall-1 Presented to the Computer History Museum; Museum Collections Represent Evolution of Technology.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2002

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that its market-leading Internet security solution, Check Point VPN-1(R)/FireWall-1(R), was presented to the Computer History Museum during a recent visit to the museum by Check Point's executive management team. Located in Mountain View, California, the Museum preserves and presents authentic artifacts and stories of the worldwide computing revolution and its impact on society. The museum is home to the world's largest collection of computing-related items - including hardware, software, photos, films, videos and documents. Notable artifacts in the collection include such revolutionary technological innovations as a WWII ENIGMA device, the Apollo Guidance Computer and the Cray-1A.

The world's first commercially available firewall product, Check Point's FireWall-1 defined Internet security, protecting against security vulnerabilities in the fast-growing Internet environment. Soon after came VPN-1, ensuring secure Internet communications, followed by a multitude of other innovative Internet security and communications products, enabling the company to attain its current market-leading status.

"We are very pleased to have Check Point's flagship product, VPN-1/FireWall-1 among our holdings," said John Toole, executive director and CEO, Computer History Museum. "It is important that we gather materials on an ongoing basis to help ensure that significant developments are preserved for posterity."

"Check Point's inclusion in the Computer History Museum is an honor," said Gil Shwed, chairman and CEO, Check Point Software Technologies. "We are very proud to have played a part in the evolution of computing, and applaud the museum's goal of technological preservation."

Check Point's VPN-1/FireWall-1 protects the privacy of business communications over the Internet, intranet and extranets while securing critical network resources against unauthorized access.

About Check Point Software Technologies

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. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the VPN and security infrastructure that uniquely enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN solutions, as delivered in the company's Next Generation product family, secure business communications and resources for corporate networks, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. Extending the power of SVN is Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 325 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of 2,500 certified partners in 149 countries. For more information, please call us at [phone] or [phone] or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com.

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