Check Point Security Certification Expands to Over 2,500 Testing Centers Worldwide; Teams with VUE to Expand Exam Venues, Standardize Testing

Business Wire, Feb 26, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2001

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced it is expanding its network of certification testing locations through an agreement with VUE, a testing services company of NCS Pearson. Through the new relationship with VUE, those seeking Check Point Certified Professional certifications such as Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) and Check Point Certified Security Engineer (CCSE) will now have access to over 2,500 testing centers, in addition to standardized testing conditions and streamlined administrative procedures.

"Check Point professional certifications are a critical element for successfully managing Internet security," said Glenn Barlow, vice president, worldwide technical services, Check Point Software Technologies. "Expanding the delivery of certification exams enables us to more effectively manage exams and reach a larger audience."

Through Check Point's Certified Professional Program, individuals can obtain certifications that prepare them for comprehensive deployments of Check Point's market-leading VPN-1/FireWall-1 solution. Certification ensures that companies have access to workers skilled on installing, configuring and supporting network security solutions based on Check Point products. Check Point certifications, now exceeding 18,000, are well recognized in the industry, making them one of the most widely held and coveted security industry certifications in the world. These certifications validate the skills employees need to maximize their company's return on investment in Check Point-based network security solutions.

"We are pleased that Check Point Technologies has joined our growing list of testing clients," said Neil Crocker, vice president and general manager of VUE. "It's exciting to work with a market-leading company that looks for sophisticated solutions to the security challenges of eBusiness. Both VUE and Check Point are technical leaders, so we feel it is a good fit."

Certification testing is an important aspect of Check Point's services organization, complementing Check Point's market-leading Internet security solutions. Teaming with VUE reflects Check Point's continued commitment to provide security professionals with the most reliable, accessible and comprehensive certification testing process possible.

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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