CheckPoint FireWall-1 Targets Fastest Growing Segment of the Internet; New CheckPoint FireWall-1 Midrange Offers Under $10,000 Solution For Midsize Companies; Single Product Offers Secure, Transparent Internet Access to Corporations of All Sizes.

LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 1995--To meet user demand for affordable network security, CheckPoint Software Technologies, Ltd., the leading vendor of Internet security products, today announced FireWall-1(tm) Midrange, aimed at the fastest-growing segment of the Internet: mid-size companies.

The new CheckPoint FireWall-1 Midrange package, which is positioned between existing packages for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks and small businesses, is priced under $10,000 to meet the needs of companies with networks of 50-250 computers. The single, scaleable product offered at multiple price points enables companies to preserve their network security investment even as their business grows.

According to Creative Strategies Research, Inc., a San Jose, Calif.-based industry research firm specializing in technology strategy for small and midsize companies, companies of this size represent the fastest-growing segment of the online community. "Midsize companies with less than 250 systems are moving onto the Internet at a faster pace than any other group, but they typically have more limited budgets," said Mike Heylin, senior associate at Creative Strategies Research, Inc. "For the cost of developing a custom, in-house solution, CheckPoint is offering a shrink-wrapped firewall solution that can grow as a company grows. CheckPoint is clearly meeting the needs of the market with this new product."

"Our new pricing strategy reflects the growing market for an Internet security solution at the $10,000 price point," said Gil Shwed, President and CEO of CheckPoint. "More and more companies are joining the online community and require secure, transparent access to the Internet's vast resources. CheckPoint is dedicated to providing this security at a price that fits the needs of all businesses -- large, medium or small."

About CheckPoint FireWall-1

CheckPoint FireWall-1 protects an organization's internal network security while enabling full, transparent access to the Internet's vast resources. FireWall-1 version 1.2, the most recent version of the award-winning product, is the most comprehensive and reliable network security solution available. The solution includes an easy-to-use graphical user interface, integrated user-based authentication and anti-spoofing support and SNMP integration with popular enterprise management tools such as SunSoft's SunNet Manager and Hewlett Packard's OpenView.

While other firewall solutions, such as application gateways, proxy servers, routers and packet filters force organizations to choose between transparent Internet connectivity and security, CheckPoint FireWall-1 eliminates that trade-off by implementing a unique, patent-pending "multi-layer inspection" technology. This protocol independent technology ensures security for all Internet protocols, services and applications automatically, including TCP, IP, FTP, Web browsers such as NCSA Mosaic and Netscape Navigator, Gopher, and Archie, all without degrading network performance. FireWall-1 also uniquely supports RPC, UDP, Secure Netscape (SSL), Mbone and others.

Pricing and Availability

The new pricing is effective immediately for CheckPoint FireWall-1 version 1.2. The base system price is U.S. $4,990 for small networks (up to 50 nodes), U.S. $9,990 for mid-size networks (50 to 250 nodes) and U.S. $18,900 for larger networks.

Large volume customers may purchase additional inspection modules for internal compartmentalization security at percentage discounts. Available 10-, 25-, 100-, 250- and 500-module units are priced from U.S. $54,900.

FireWall-1 is available through CheckPoint Software's worldwide distribution network including CompuServe, Forval Creative, Inc., I-Net, Integralis, Internet Security Corporation (ISC), The Qualix Group, and SunSoft, Inc. and its authorized resellers and distributors including Access Graphics, Merisel, and Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation(SMCC), among others.

FireWall-1 version 1.2 supports SunOS 4.1.3 and Solaris 2.4 for SPARC and Intel 80x86 and Pentium-based systems. FireWall-1 version 1.2 also automatically generates router access lists for Bay Networks' Wellfleet version 8 and Cisco version 9 and 10.

About CheckPoint

CheckPoint Software Technologies, Ltd. is the leading vendor of Internet security software. The company is committed to providing advanced, market-driven network security products and technologies. CheckPoint's award-winning FireWall-1 product is the emerging standard for enterprise-wide network security. FireWall-1 provides full Internet connectivity with security for hundreds of Fortune 1000 and smaller companies and organizations worldwide. CheckPoint's products are sold through distributors, resellers and Internet service providers worldwide. Based in Ramat-Gan, Israel, the company is privately-held and has offices in Lexington, Mass. and San Francisco, Calif. For more information call 800/429-4391, e-mail [e-mail] or on the WWW http://www.checkpoint.com. -0-

Note to Editors: 1995 CheckPoint Software Technologies, Ltd. CheckPoint FireWall-1 is a trademark of CheckPoint Software Technologies, Ltd. Sun Microsystems, SunSoft and Solaris are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.

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