Check Point Software Expands Esteemed Certification Program; New CCMSE Certification Addresses Managed Security Services.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2002

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced it has expanded its highly regarded Check Point Certified Professional program to include a specialization in managed security services. The new Check Point Certified Managed Service Expert (CCMSE) certification provides advanced certification on Check Point Provider-1(TM)and Check Point VPN-1(R)/FireWall-1(R) implementations.

"Most service providers offering managed security services use Check Point's Provider-1 to manage very large-scale security implementations quickly and efficiently," said Glenn Barlow, vice president, worldwide technical services. "Once CCMSE certified, employers are assured that their security administrator has the expert knowledge to set up, manage and maintain Provider-1 for optimal security management."

Check Point's Certified Professional Program is designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated their expertise in implementing, configuring and managing Check Point's Internet security solutions.

CCMSE Certification Overview

Check Point's CCMSE certification is an advanced certification for security professionals implementing Check Point's VPN-1/FireWall-1 and Provider-1 Internet security solutions. CCMSE's build on the industry recognized Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) and Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) certifications, ensuring a thorough understanding of how Check Point's security solutions work together from enforcement points to multi-site management.

Other certifications available through the Certified Professional program include:

-- Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)

-- Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) and Expert Plus (CCSE Plus)

-- Check Point Certified Quality of Service Expert (CCQE)

-- Check Point Certified Addressing Expert (CCAE)

The Certified Professional program certifications are based on award-winning courses developed by Check Point and validate the holder's expertise in working with Check Point's market-leading solutions.

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 300 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of 2,500 certified partners in 203 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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