Check Point Software teams with HP to feature VPN-1 SecureClient with iPAQ Pocket PC; Helps ensure secure end-to-end network connectivity for mobile workforce.

M2 PRESSWIRE-11 December 2002-CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES: Check Point Software teams with HP to feature VPN-1 SecureClient with iPAQ Pocket PC; Helps ensure secure end-to-end network connectivity for mobile workforce(C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:12102002

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that its Check Point(tm) VPN-1 SecureClient(tm) software is featured on the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5450 Companion CD - delivering secure network connectivity for remote workers accessing corporate resources through iPAQ Pocket PC handheld devices. Check Point's continuing collaboration with HP enables customers to easily deploy an entire VPN/security infrastructure on Check Point software and HP platforms.

Check Point's VPN-1 SecureClient is the industry-leading client security solution, delivering centrally managed personal firewall protection and VPN connectivity. This unique approach to client security ensures that remote devices are always maintaining the same level of security as the corporate network. This latest collaborative effort furthers Check Point and HP's initiative announced earlier this year to deliver seamless and flexible security to every element of an enterprise network - including gateways, servers, clients and mobile devices.

"97 of the Fortune 100 companies use Check Point solutions today and many have indicated that they are eager to enable VPN connectivity from handhelds such as the iPAQ Pocket PC," said Scott McFarlane, vice president, sales operations, Check Point Software Technologies. "VPN-1 SecureClient running on the HP iPAQ Pocket PC enables enterprises to maximize productivity and efficiency by delivering secure connectivity to mobile employees accessing corporate resources from handheld devices."

"HP is committed to offering handheld solutions that deliver secure access capabilities to our enterprise customers," said Cindy Box, Director of Smart Handhelds, HP. "Check Point's VPN-1 SecureClientenables our customers to deploy an integrated security infrastructure that provides both Internet security and unparalleled client security for the HP iPAQ Pocket PC."

Highlights of VPN-1 SecureClient on the HP iPAQ Pocket PC include:

-- Centrally managed personal firewall protection and VPN connectivity Secured by Check Point certification for optimal security and interoperability

-- Centrally administered security updates and One-Click installation

The powerful combination of Check Point's VPN-1 SecureClient and the HP iPAQ Pocket PC enables Check Point's enterprise customers to easily deploy end-to-end, integrated security across their wired and wireless environments.

Availability

An evaluation copy of Check Point's VPN-1 SecureClient is available now with the purchase of the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5450 model. In addition, Check Point's VPN-1 SecureClient is also supported on HP iPAQ Pocket PC h3800 & h3900 models. For more information on Check Point and HP's global alliance, please visit www.checkpoint.com/hp.

About Check Point Software Technologies

Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the confirmed market leader of both the worldwide VPN and firewall markets. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the VPN and security infrastructure that uniquely enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN solutions, as delivered in the company's Next Generation product family, secure business communications and resources for corporate networks, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. Extending the power of SVN is Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 325 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of 2,500 certified partners in 149 countries. 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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