Kayote Networks Joins Check Point's Partner Alliance Program; Check Point Expands Renowned OPSEC Partner Program to Address Evolving VoIP Security and Interconnectivity Issues

Business Wire, May 31, 2005

PASSAIC, N.J. -- Kayote Networks, Inc., an expert in VoIP interconnectivity technology and developer of advanced IP communication services, announced today that it has joined the renowned OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) Partner Alliance Program of Check Point(R) Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet.

Through the OPSEC Partner Program, Kayote and Check Point will be working together to provide enhanced VoIP security and interconnectivity services including SPIT (Spam for Internet Telephony) detection and prevention, as well as Caller-ID verification and authorization.

"The security issues touching VoIP are complex and multifaceted since the intersection of data and telephony exposes the vulnerabilities associated with both those domains," said Dr. Baruch Sterman, CEO of Kayote Networks. "Working with Check Point both on the implementation level as well as on forward-looking projects will reinforce Kayote's cutting-edge position in VoIP interconnectivity with state-of-the-art solutions for VoIP security."

"Based on customer demand, we introduced a new solutions focus for our OPSEC program this year that includes a dedicated VoIP security category," said Paul Weinstein, vice president of business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "With so many companies looking to VoIP as a means of cost-effective communication, security is a must-have. We will work closely with our new partner, Kayote, to protect our mutual customers from the latest VoIP threats."

About Check Point's OPSEC:

OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) is the industry's open, multi-vendor security framework. With over 350 partners, OPSEC guarantees customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's Perimeter, Internal and Web security solutions. Products that carry the OPSEC Certified seal have been tested to guarantee integration and interoperability, ensuring maximum protection for business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. For complete OPSEC Alliance program information, including partner and product listings, the freely available OPSEC SDK (software development kit) and evaluation versions of OPSEC Certified products, visit http://www.opsec.com.

About Kayote Networks:

Kayote Networks, a leading provider of VoIP products and services, is dedicated to solving interconnectivity issues, with an emphasis on interoperability, security, and routing and peering. The company offers a hosted service platform enabling rapid, risk-free deployment for VoIP providers. Kayote offers advanced services and functionality for carriers, ITSPs and enterprises. For more information, visit http://www.kayote.com.