Check Point Software's Kevin Maloney Recognized as a Channel Chief by CMP Media's CRN; Maloney Named One of 50 Channel Executives on CRN's Elite List

Business Wire, Feb 27, 2006

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Recognition Given for Creating, Promoting and Executing Effective Channel Partner Programs and Strategies

Check Point(R) Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Kevin Maloney, vice president, worldwide sales, has been named a Channel Chief for the second consecutive year by CMP Media's CRN, a publication that provides vital information for VARs and technology integrators. CRN Channel Chiefs are recognized as influential executives who consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies.

This is the fourth consecutive year that CRN has developed the Channel Chief list. Top Channel Chiefs were chosen based on criteria including policy and program innovations made during the past year, the amount of revenue their company generates through partners, their willingness to speak out publicly on behalf of the channel, and the number of years they have dedicated to channel activities.

"Effective channel executives can mobilize an army of Solution Providers to increase their sales efforts," said Dan Dignam, vice president/publisher of CRN. "Solution Providers are always looking for strong advocates, such as the 2006 'Channel Chiefs', and will embrace them for potential partnerships and successful program advice."

"Check Point relies on the channel for 100% of its sales, so we are consistently providing our partners with the tools they need to successfully sell customers end-to-end security solutions from Check Point," said Kevin Maloney, vice president, worldwide sales for Check Point Software Technologies. "To achieve this recognition from CRN for the second consecutive year is certainly an honor, and Check Point will continue to center its efforts on delivering world-class support to partners."

About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leader in securing the Internet. It is a market leader in the worldwide enterprise firewall, personal firewall and VPN markets. Through its NGX platform, the company delivers a unified security architecture for a broad range of perimeter, internal, Web, and endpoint security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company's ZoneAlarm product line is the highest rated personal computer security suite, comprised of award-winning endpoint security solutions that protect millions of PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft. Extending the power of the Check Point solution is its Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 350 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of more than 2,200 Check Point partners in 88 countries and its customers include 100% of Fortune 100 companies and tens of thousands of businesses and organizations of all sizes.

About CRN

CRN provides Solution Providers and Technology Integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company's sales. As an advocate for and voice of the Channel, Solution Providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. With more than 20 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for 117,000 channel professionals. CRN can be found on the Web at http://www.crn.com.

About CMP Media (www.cmp.com)

Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands in the technology, healthcare and entertainment industries, CMP Media has earned the confidence of more professionals and enthusiasts in these fields than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in each of these industries in ways that yield superior return on investment.

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