Tag: Check Point

Check Point has a new partner plan

Posted on February 2, 2024 by - News

Cyber security firm Check Point has launched its new cunning plan to help its partners sell more and grow faster. With the new plan, the firm wants to show its loyalty to the channel while maximising the chance to work together.

Check Point’s VP of global partner organisation, Francisco Criado, claimed that for more than 30 years, Check Point has led the way in cyber security.

“In light of the current situation and the rising rate of cyber attacks, we are launching a new partner plan to help our partners provide the best cyber security,” he said.

The new plan aligns with Check Point’s platform, which uses AI and the cloud to deliver security. It will let partners sell more of Check Point’s advanced security solutions, covering many threats, such as SASE, email security, cloud security, SD-WAN, and mobile security.

The changes aim to use these top-notch technologies and ensure that partners are ready to meet different cybersecurity challenges.

Check Point inks global deal with Westcon-Comstor

Posted on November 17, 2023 by - News

Israeli security outfit Check Point is increasing its support for MSSPs by signing a global deal with Westcon-Comstor.

The security vendor enhanced its MSSP Partner Programme with simplified onboarding, access to pay-as-you-go finance models, and increased training and support.

Check Point head of global SMB sales Shahar Divon said that MSSPs have a big opportunity to capitalise on the demand for their services, but they face challenges in a rapidly changing world.

“At the operational level, these teams spend too much time handling hundreds of alerts daily, tying up resources that could be better spent on more urgent requests,” he added. “That is where our MSSP Partner Programme can deliver real value, not only for those that have security as a practice, but also MSPs that are looking for ways to protect their customers.”

Check Point acquires Perimeter 81

Posted on August 11, 2023 by - News

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Security outfit Check Point has snapped up acquire Perimeter 81 a Security Service Edge (SSE) company.

The company says that the acquisition enables Check Point will help organisations accelerate the adoption of secure access across remote users, sites, cloud, datacentres, and the internet, all while aiming to deliver the most secure and fastest SSE solution in the market.

Under the terms of the agreement, Check Point will acquire Perimeter 81 for approximately $490 million, on a cash free, debt free basis.

Check Point poaches Criado from TD Synnex

Posted on March 8, 2023 by - News

Security outfit Check Point Software Technologies has poached  Francisco Criado, from TD Synnex who will take up the reins as its new global channel chief.

Criado said he was inspired to come to Check Point by the cybersecurity giant’s “100 percent channel” commitment and the massive opportunity it has around cloud security, secure access service edge (SASE) and other key areas beyond its traditional network security business.

Check Point deepens relationship with e92plus

Posted on February 8, 2023 by - News

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Israeli-based Security outfit Check Point is furthering its partnership with e92plus to enhance its presence within the UK SMB market.

In a statement, Check Point said that the increased volume of threats, use of cloud applications and the number of employees working from home make SMBs more vulnerable, with 61 per cent of cyberattacks aimed at small businesses in 2022. While many increase investment in cybersecurity solutions, most still need more protection.

e92plus is a cybersecurity VAD, with more than 33 years’ experience in the sector and over 1,200 partners, from enterprise value-added resellers to managed service providers.

Check Point launches new MSSP programme

Posted on October 17, 2022 by - News

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Israeli security outfit Check Point has a new MSSP programme to boost partner growth.

It claims the new programme will be a partner service-led approach and “removes administrative burdens.”

It says this is done by simplifying operations with faster customer “onboarding”, streamlined quoting, technical “onboarding”, pipeline development and “go to market” (GTM) alignment.

“These operational improvements, additional MSSP training courses and enablement services will strengthen partners’ ability to manage the sophisticated cyber defence requirements of customers today”, the vendor said.

Checkpoint Partners with Intel on IoT

Posted on August 31, 2022 by - News

Security outfit Checkpoint says  that it is teaming up with Intel to create Quantum IoT Protect which will appear within its Pathfinder for RISC-V.

Intel’s Pathfinder is a new platform for IoT device developers and the increased security aims to remove a particular issue that IP cameras, routers, HVAC systems, and medical devices have with being hijacked by hackers.

IoT device security has been low on developers’ priorities because they have limited processing power and storage, leaving little room for traditional security software. IoT devices run older operating systems that cannot be patched, use weak or default passwords, and are not monitored for security breaches.  Unfortunately, cybercriminals target these vulnerable IoT devices as an entry point into a corporate network.

Miri Ofir, R&D Director at Checkpoint Software commented: “Cyberattacks are increasing in number and sophistication all the time. It has never been more important for IoT device developers to prioritize cybersecurity, not just to win a competitive edge or comply with emerging regulations but to give their end customers enterprise grade security and peace of mind.”

 

 

Check Point doubles growth

Posted on August 2, 2022 by - News

Cybersecurity outfit Check Point has more than doubled its rate of growth in a year.

The cybersecurity firm saw total revenues reach $571 million which was a nine percent increase year over year, while its GAAP operating income hit $209 million, representing 37 percent of revenues.

Part of the rise was down to product and licensing revenues, which saw a 12 percent increase year over year to $133 million.

Integrity360 snaps up Caretower

Posted on February 25, 2022 by - News

More M&A action! Integrity360 has acquired cybersecurity MSP Caretower, as part of its cunning plan to create a £70 million-revenue business across the UK and Ireland.

For those not in the know,  Caretower offers managed security services, penetration testing, security consultancy and managed incident response services, working with an array of vendors including Microsoft, Sophos, Kaspersky, Check Point, Forcepoint, Barracuda Networks among others.

The business generated sales of around £28 million in 2021 and has offices in London and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Integrity360 is a Check Point, F5 and Forcepoint partner and claims that the acquisition will bring its group revenues to £70 million in 2022 and boost its headcount to more than 300 employees including 200 cybersecurity engineers, analysts, consultants and specialists.

All of Caretower’s employees will remain with the group.

Check Point’s new UK head heralds expansion

Posted on February 18, 2022 by - Moving People, News

Israeli security outfit Check Point’s new UK head will grow the volume of business the security player does with its channel partners, the company has announced.

Adam Bradley has worked for Sophos, Appsense and Forcepoint as regional director for UK and Ireland.

Check Point said that UK companies experienced, on average, 399 cyber attacks per week last year, which was a 103 percent increase from 2020.

Earlier this month, Check Point launched its SMB Security Suite, which armed its channel with a package that includes a firewall, cloud email protection, and endpoint and mobile security. It is available in four options to appeal to a range of customer needs.

Check Point snaps up Avanan

Posted on September 2, 2021 by - News

Israeli security outfit Check Point has acquired cloud email security firm Avana,

Avanan will integrate into the Check Point Infinity consolidated architecture to enable cloud email malware protection, and expand security to SaaS collaboration suites.

Check Point said that it means the offering will be the only one on the market to protect the remote workforce from malicious files, URLs and Phishing across email, collaboration suites, web, network, and endpoint.

Check Point’s chief product officer Dorit Dor said that as more businesses shift to cloud-email platforms, said the acquisition represents a “huge potential” as organisations look for a new approach to email and collaboration suite security.

Check Point warns of more cyber shenanigans

Posted on August 2, 2021 by - News

Check Point Research (CPR) has released its ‘Cyber Attack Trends: 2021 Mid-Year Report’, which shows how cybercriminals have continued to exploit the global shift to hybrid working and target organisations.

Organisations have experienced a 29 percent increase in cyber-attacks globally. The EMEA region showed the highest growth with 36 percent, followed by the Americas with an increase of 34 percent, with APAC witnessing a 13 percent growth in attacks. This year has also seen a new ‘Triple Extortion’ ransomware technique emerge. While there have been successful international operations targeting cyber-crime, such as the take-down of the notorious Emotet botnet, threat actors launched sophisticated attacks which exploited organizations’ supply chains to cause widespread disruption.

Check Point improves its partner programme

Posted on April 29, 2021 by - News

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Israeli security outfit Check Point Software Technologies is sprucing up its partner programme to reward those that drive up its sales.

The Check Point Global Partner Growth Programme enhancements come just 15 months after the vendor launched the programme.

Check Point head of worldwide channels  Frank Rauch said that despite the disruption of the past year, the programme delivered on those promises with strong mutual growth and, based on feedback from our partners, we are doubling down on our commitments.

Check Point starts distribution marketplace programme

Posted on August 13, 2020 by - News

Security outfit Check Point has opened its distribution marketplace programme, working with Arrow Electronics and Ingram Micro to reach more partners.

The plan is to start with those two distributors and add more over time to increase the options for resellers that want to sell security via those types of marketplaces.

Check Point’s head of worldwide channel, Frank Rauch, said that as more organisations move applications, data, compute and security to the cloud, or create their own private cloud environments, Check Point is perfectly placed to capitalise on this move with its cloud solutions portfolio.

“This new programme further strengthens our commitment to helping our partners win new business and build even stronger relationships with existing customers. We plan to partner with additional marketplace distributors over the coming months to extend the programme.”