Check Point

https://www.checkpoint.com/

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a prominent cybersecurity company providing comprehensive solutions for IT security across various platforms, including network, endpoint, cloud, mobile, data, and security management. Their mission is to secure the digital world for everyone, everywhere, boasting a 99.8% prevention rate. They aim to achieve this through continuous innovation, focusing on AI-powered, cloud-delivered security solutions. They are recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity industry, known for pioneering the stateful firewall and consistently delivering advanced threat prevention technologies.

Offerings, Integrations, and Capabilities

Check Point offers a consolidated cybersecurity architecture called Infinity, which protects across networks, endpoints, cloud, and mobile. Their capabilities include:

  • Advanced Threat Prevention: Combats known and zero-day threats using technologies like SandBlast Threat Emulation (sandboxing) and Threat Extraction (Content Disarm & Reconstruction).
  • Unified Security Management: Centralized management platform for all security functions, simplifying operations and improving efficiency.
  • Cloud Security Automation: Automates security tasks in the cloud, reducing manual effort and improving security posture.
  • AI-Powered Threat Intelligence: Leverages artificial intelligence to identify and prevent emerging threats.
  • Zero Trust Security: Implementing least privilege access and continuous verification to minimize the impact of breaches.
  • Cybersecurity Consulting: Providing expert guidance and assessments to help organizations strengthen their security posture.

Check Point integrates with various third-party solutions, including cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and network management tools. They also offer open APIs for custom integrations.

Products and Services

Check Point's product portfolio is organized around securing the network, cloud, and workspace:

  • Network Security: Quantum Security Gateways offer next-generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities, intrusion prevention system (IPS), anti-bot, antivirus, application control, and URL filtering. Quantum SD-WAN integrates security with SD-WAN connectivity.
  • Cloud Security: CloudGuard provides a comprehensive cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP), including cloud network security, web application and API protection, and cloud security posture management.
  • Workspace Security: Harmony Endpoint and Harmony Mobile secure endpoints and mobile devices, while Email & Collaboration Security protects email and productivity suites.
  • Infinity Spark: A unified security solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), combining threat prevention, connectivity, and simplified management.
  • Horizon XDR: Extended detection and response (XDR) solution that correlates security data across different sources to detect and respond to sophisticated threats.

Recent product innovations include Infinity Spark (unified security for SMBs), Quantum SD-WAN, Horizon XDR (extended detection and response), and CloudGuard CNAPP. Check Point's flagship product is their Quantum Security Gateway, which provides the foundation for their network security offerings.

Target Customers and Benefits

Check Point targets a wide range of customers, including:

  • Enterprises: Large organizations benefit from Check Point's comprehensive security architecture and advanced threat prevention capabilities.
  • Governments: Public sector organizations leverage Check Point's solutions to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure.
  • SMBs: Smaller businesses can utilize solutions like Infinity Spark to gain enterprise-grade security without complex management.
  • Service Providers: Telecommunication companies and managed security service providers (MSSPs) partner with Check Point to offer security services to their customers.

Customers benefit from improved security posture, reduced risk of cyberattacks, simplified security management, and increased operational efficiency.

Cloud Integrations and Marketplaces

Check Point integrates with major cloud platforms:

  • AWS: Offers various solutions on the AWS Marketplace, including CloudGuard Network Security for Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and CloudGuard Posture Management.
  • Azure: Provides solutions on the Azure Marketplace, such as CloudGuard Network Security for Azure Virtual WAN and Horizon XDR/XPR.
  • Google Cloud: Integrates with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to extend security to GCP workloads.

Key People:

  • Gil Shwed: Founder and former CEO (as of July 2024).
  • Nadav Zafrir: CEO (as of July 2024).
  • Dr. Dorit Dor: Chief Technology Officer
  • Roei Golan: Chief Financial Officer
  • Itai Greenberg: Chief Strategy Officer
  • Alex Spokoiny: Chief Information Officer

Key Facts

  • Headquarters: San Carlos, California, USA and Tel Aviv, Israel.
  • Number of Employees: Approximately 5,805 (as of December 2021 - more recent data not available).
  • Annual Revenue: US$2.17 billion (as of 2021 - more recent data not available)
  • Publicly Listed: Yes (NASDAQ: CHKP)
  • Subsidiaries: ZoneAlarm (acquired in 2004), Perimeter 81 (acquired in September 2023), Atmosec (acquired in September 2023) and others: Spectral, Avanan, Odo Security, Protego, Cymplify, ForceNock, Dome9, Lacoon Mobile Security, Hyperwise, Dynasec, Liquid Machines, FaceTime Communications' application database, Nokia Security Appliance Business, Protect Data, NFR Security, MetaInfo, rmsource.

Analyst Recognition

Check Point is consistently recognized by leading analyst firms:

  • Gartner: Consistently positioned as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls.
  • Forrester: Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave for Enterprise Firewalls.
  • IDC: Ranked among the top vendors in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Unified Threat Management.
  • Everest Group: Positioned as a Leader in the PEAK Matrix for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP).

Please note that some information, such as employee count and revenue, is based on older data as more recent figures were not available in the provided sources. This information is current as of December 7, 2024, and may change.