Check Point Software Wins RSA Security `Industry Award'; Company Recognized for Significant, Ongoing Contributions to Security Discipline.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

RSA Conference 2000

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2000

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that it has been selected as the winner of the 2000 RSA Award in Industry, one of the most prestigious awards in the field of Internet security. The RSA Award in Industry goes to an individual or organization who has most facilitated the widespread use or application of advanced cryptographic technologies in the marketplace. Check Point uses cryptography to support more than 20 million remote VPN clients accessing over 30,000 networks through its Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture.

Instituted in 1998, RSA's annual award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant, ongoing contributions to security issues and cryptography in the areas of mathematics, public policy and industry.

"Check Point Software has made an incredible impact on the security industry," said Jim Bidzos, vice chairman of RSA Security. "This award recognizes Check Point's continued commitment to advancing security technology, as well as its role as a public evangelist for the importance of strong security as the backbone of E-Commerce."

"We are very honored to be recognized with the prestigious Award in Industry," said Jerry Ungerman, executive vice president, Check Point Software Technologies. "Through the creation of the SVN architecture and the OPSEC Alliance, Check Point ensures that the most comprehensive, leading-edge security is available to the industry. This award is particularly significant because the voting committee consists not only of industry peers, but members of the academic and public sector as well."

Check Point Software is widely recognized as the leader in Internet security, especially for its market and technology leadership in virtual private networks (VPNs). About Check Point Software Technologies Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the infrastructure that enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN secures business-to-business (B2B) communications between networks, systems, applications and users across the Internet, Intranets and extranets. Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC) provides the framework for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 200 leading industry partners. 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.

Note to Editors: Check Point, the Check Point logo, FireWall-1, FloodGate-1, INSPECT, IQ Engine, Meta IP, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, Provider-1, User-to-Address Mapping, VPN-1, VPN-1 Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Appliance, VPN-1 Certificate Manager, VPN-1 Gateway, VPN-1 SecuRemote, and ConnectControl are trademarks or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. or its affiliates. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The products described in this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668 and 5,835,726 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending applications.