CheckPoint Firewall-1 Named "Best Firewall" By Network Computing Magazine.REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 1996--CheckPoint Software Technologies, Ltd., the market share leader in network security software, today announced that CheckPoint FireWall-1 has been awarded Network Computing Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer. magazine's Well-Connected Award for the "Best Firewall" product. The presentation was made last week at an awards ceremony at Networld+Interop in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . The Well-Connected Awards are the network industry's "Oscars," chosen by the editors of Network Computing magazine based on in-depth testing in the publication's real-world labs. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Network Computing's editors, FireWall-1 "contains a comprehensive package of powerful firewall capabilities that is easy to administer without sacrificing performance and flexibility. Once you decide on a security policy, FireWall-1 makes it a breeze to set up." The publication also comments that "in the unlikely event that the extensive list of features is not adequate to implement your security policy, further customizing options are available via (the) INSPECT language." In summarizing its selection of FireWall-1 as "Best Firewall," the editors note that "your network faces many potential security threats. FireWall-1 has a lot of the answers, combined into a solution that does not compromise on performance or ease-of-use." "We are thrilled to be awarded Network Computing's Well-Connected Award for the industry's `Best Firewall,' said Deborah Triant, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of CheckPoint Software Technologies, Inc. "Because of the extensive testing done by the editors, this award is one of the most coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. and meaningful editor's choice awards." About FireWall-1 As the first shrinkwrapped firewall package, and the first to employ an easy-to-use graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to , FireWall-1 is consistently recognized by trade publications and users for its usability, flexibility, extensibility and high performance. With more than 5,000 installations worldwide as of March 1996, FireWall-1 is more widely-tested in the field than any other network security solution. Based on CheckPoint's unique, patent-pending "stateful inspection A firewall technology that ensures that all inbound packets are the result of an outbound request. Also called "stateful packet inspection" (SPI), it was designed to prevent harmful or unrequested packets from entering the computer. " architecture, the product is the most flexible, easy-to-install, configure, and maintain firewall product available. More than 120 applications, services and protocols are supported out-of-the-box, and administrators can easily customize the firewall to incorporate new and in-house applications. FireWall-1 allows the enterprise's customized security policy to be created, monitored, and maintained from a single workstation, and enables network managers to configure and manage multiple firewalls throughout the enterprise from one, centralized management station. The product is also sold by SunSoft, Inc. as Solstice solstice (sŏl`stĭs) [Lat.,=sun stands still], in astronomy, either of the two points on the ecliptic that lie midway between the equinoxes (separated from them by an angular distance of 90°). FireWall-1. About CheckPoint Software CheckPoint Software Technologies is the leading vendor of network security software with more than 40% share of the firewall market (according to International Data Corporation). With thousands of installations in small to Fortune 100 companies worldwide, CheckPoint FireWall-1 has emerged as the standard for enterprise-wide network security. CheckPoint's products are sold through distributors, resellers and Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. worldwide, including SunSoft, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, and UB Networks and their respective distribution channels. The company is privately-held and has U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, Calif. and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For more information, please call 800/429-4391, e-mail info@checkpoint.com or visit CheckPoint at http://www.checkpoint.com. -0- Note to Editors: 1996 CheckPoint Software Technologies, Ltd. CheckPoint, the CheckPoint logo, CheckPoint FireWall-1, FireWall-1 SecuRemote, and FireWall-First! are trademarks of CheckPoint Software Technologies Ltd. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: CheckPoint Software Emily Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , 415/562-0400 Ext. 228 emily@checkpoint.com or Access Communications Nicol Davis, 415/904-7070 Ext. 281 ndavis@accesspr.com |
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