Internet Initiative Japan Chooses Check Point Software for Managed Security Service Offering

Business Wire, June 22, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2000

Japan's Leading ISP Employs Check Point Provider-1 and

FireWall-1 to Manage Network Security Policies in

its "IIJ Security Premium" Offering

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), the leading ISP in Japan, will incorporate Check Point Provider-1(R) and FireWall-1(TM) into its managed security service offering called "IIJ Security Premium."

The agreement enables IIJ to extend to its customers the very best in managed security services, including Internet security and VPN deployment based on Check Point Software's market-leading Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture.

As a part of the agreement, IIJ will also join Check Point's Certified Managed Service Providers (CCMSP) Program. The CCMSP Program is part of Check Point Software's commitment to delivering carrier-class, flexible, manageable and cost effective solutions to telcos and ISPs.

"In Japan, customer demand is growing for high-end Internet security and end-to-end eBusiness services," said Kazumasa Utashiro, general manager of Applied Technology Division of IIJ. "IIJ chose to work with Check Point because the company has led the way in forming the basis for the secure infrastructure needed for eBusiness. Check Point's Provider-1 and FireWall-1 solutions meet our customer's demands with a strong combination of comprehensive security and efficient, scalable management."

"IIJ is a recognized industry leader, and we are pleased to provide them with our solutions to manage large-scale Internet security deployments," says Limor Bakal, vice president of international sales and marketing, Check Point Software Technologies. "Check Point's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture will provide IIJ customers comprehensive Internet security, including business-to-business (B2B) communications between networks, systems, applications and users across the Internet, Intranets and extranets."

About IIJ

Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, Nasdaq: IIJI) is Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive Internet solution provider, mainly targeting high-end corporate customers. Founded in 1992 as a pioneer of commercial Internet services in Japan, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, as well as between Japan and the United States. IIJ and its group companies provide total solutions including new generation network services over optical-fiber infrastructure optimized for data communications, construction of Asia-wide IP backbone networks, high-quality Internet access, securities, hosting/housing, content design, and systems integration.

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 200 leading industry 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.

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, VPN-1 SecureServer, Secure Virtual Network 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. Internet Security Systems, RealSecure, SAFEsuite and ePatrol are trademarks of Internet Security Systems, Inc. and ISS Group, Inc.