Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Achieves Internationally Recognized ITSEC Security Certification; First IPSec VPN Awarded E3 Level Certification.

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2001

Check Point Software Technologies (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 has passed vigorous testing to become the first IPSec VPN awarded ITSEC E3 certification by the Communications Electronics Security Group (CESG).

ITSEC E3 (IT Security Evaluation Criteria) is an internationally recognized standard and this certification provides an assurance of quality for technology-based security products. The ITSEC E3 level is the standard widely demanded in government and commercial sectors for systems handling the transmission of confidential data. The certificate was awarded to Check Point Software for their integrated VPN-1/FireWall-1 version 4.1 SP2, and gives an objective judgment of security soundness against internationally recognized criteria.

"Products awarded the ITSEC Certification undergo strict, rigorous and independent testing," said Dr. Kevin Thacker, head of Infosec Assurance and Certification Services in CESG. "Having passed our testing criteria, we are pleased to give Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 an internationally recognized certificate of quality and strength."

Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 is the industry-leading integrated security solution. The VPN-1/FireWall-1 solution incorporates advanced virtual private networking and firewall capabilities as core components of an overall enterprise security platform. In November 1998, Check Point FireWall-1 was the first firewall product to be awarded E3 certification. Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 is the only security solution to be ITSEC certified on current server platforms from Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT), Sun Microsystems Inc. (Nasdaq:SUNW) and IBM (NYSE:IBM).

"Our customers demand the highest levels of security," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of business development and product management for Check Point Software Technologies. "ITSEC certification ensures customers that Check Point's market leading Internet security solutions meet and exceed world-class standards of excellence."

The specific platform versions that have been certified and the complete certification report is available at http://www.checkpoint.com/itsec About Check Point Software Technologies Check Point Software Technologies 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 270 leading industry partners. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of over 1500 certified partners. 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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