KDDI Chooses Check Point Software for Managed Internet Security Solutions

Business Wire, July 17, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

RAMAT GAN, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2001

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced KDDI, one of Japan's leading providers of telecommunications services, will incorporate Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1(R) and Provider-1(R) into its new managed security service called, "KDDI Firewall Operation and Management Service."

"KDDI intends to further enhance our security solution in order to meet the increasing demands for Internet security," Kenichi Kawaguchi, General Manager of Sales Solution NW Sales Division KDDI.

"As part of this effort, we have implemented Check Point Software's Provider-1 at our KDDI center and VPN-1/FireWall-1 at our gateways in order to enhance our firewall and VPN administration and control service. Provider-1, which is accepted worldwide by providing the world highest standard functions, will further improve the quality of our service."

"We believe this will further improve our product line-up to provide total support for our customer's security life cycle and increase customer satisfaction," added Kawaguchi.

"Success in the eBusiness world will favor companies that can securely manage their data while maintaining openness and connectivity," said Limor Bakal, vice president of international sales and marketing at Check Point Software Technologies. "We are pleased that KDDI has chosen to implement Check Point solutions so that its customers can have the means to establish trust, while maintaining accountability and ensuring data security and integrity."

About KDDI

From domestic to international, from fixed line to mobile communications, from construction of network infrastructure to providing of contents and applications, KDDI is a comprehensive telecommunications provider satisfying every needs of the customer.

With "Mobile & IP" serving as the prime axis of our business, KDDI will contribute to the creation of a communication-rich society and to the fulfillment of the human potential by providing services based on the world's highest standards of technology.

Check the KDDI Web site "www.kddi.com" for further details.

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.