Check Point Software Sees Rapid Adoption of Check Point Express by Mid-Sized Businesses.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2004

Partners Selling Solution Climbs to 1,100; Tailored Fit,

Affordability Cited as Drivers

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that its comprehensive security solution for mid-sized businesses, Check Point Express(TM), is experiencing rapid adoption rates around the globe. Check Point Express is the only Internet security solution that delivers all the essential security elements a mid-sized business requires in one convenient, affordable solution -- including firewall, VPN, network and application attack protection against threats such as worms, and multi-site, centralized management. Since its introduction in August 2003, the number of Check Point Partners selling Check Point Express has climbed to 1,100. These inroads into the mid-sized business market further validate the company's commitment to deliver flexible and scalable solutions especially tailored to company size and need.

Partners point to the flexibility and affordability of Check Point Express as drivers for the strong momentum -- characteristics enabling them to meet mid-sized business customers demands for solutions that are cost-effective, easy to deploy and that target specific industry challenges.

"My mid-sized customers are looking for a reliable security solution that's priced right and is from a vendor they can trust," said James Oryszczyn, security consultant, JSO Technology, LLC. "After evaluating many products, we found the perfect fit was Check Point Express."

Customer reaction has been equally strong and positive, with Check Point Express delivering on the promise of a tailored solution, delivering the best security, at the right price.

"We found Check Point Express to be far and away the best security solution to meet the government requirements associated with the financial industry," said Mike Block, assistant vice president, IT officer, The Equitable Bank. "Other vendors also offer attractively priced solutions, but they just don't deliver when it comes to security. Check Point Express is a solution I can count on, and it will grow with me as my security and business needs change."

"Check Point's penetration into the medium business channel is growing as partners recognize our dedication to delivering solutions that reflect the real-world challenges of their customers," said Carol Stone, vice president of marketing, Check Point Software Technologies. "We anticipate a bright future for Check Point Express as we continue to innovate and deliver the best Internet security technology to our partners and customers."

About Check Point Express

Check Point Express provides mid-sized businesses with the industry's most advanced technologies, including:

-- VPN-1(R)/FireWall-1(R) Next Generation with Application

Intelligence(TM) -- for protecting the privacy of business

communications over the Internet while securing critical

network resources against attacks and unauthorized access at

both the network and application level

-- VPN-1 SecuRemote(TM) -- for encrypting and authenticating data

to protect against data tampering while remotely accessing

business resources

-- SmartDefense(TM) -- for a dedicated means of attack protection

and response

-- SmartCenter(TM) -- for centrally deploying and managing all

aspects of a comprehensive security infrastructure

-- High Availability-Enabled -- for ensuring round-the-clock

network security and business continuity

For more on Check Point Express please visit http://www.checkpoint.com/products/express.

About Check Point Software Technologies

Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the 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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