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Techday NZ
11 hours ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing
Check Point Software Technologies has confirmed that its Infinity Global Services Penetration Testing team has been awarded CREST accreditation for penetration testing services. The CREST accreditation recognises companies that adhere to strict standards relating to technical capability, ethical conduct and quality assurance within the field of penetration testing. This status indicates that Check Point's services meet international benchmarks for diligence and credibility, providing customers with an additional layer of assurance in an increasingly regulated cyber environment. Check Point executives emphasise that the accreditation reflects both the company's methodology and ethical standards in offensive security. Eitan Lugassi, Vice President of Infinity Global Services at Check Point Software Technologies, stated, "This accreditation reflects our dedication to delivering the highest level of security assurance to our customers. CREST certification is a globally recognised symbol of quality and integrity. It tells our customers that they can trust our penetration testing to deliver meaningful insights, follow best practices and support compliance with international standards." Through CREST-accredited penetration testing, Check Point will now provide services designed to identify, assess and remedy vulnerabilities using proven methods and peer-reviewed processes. The accreditation process itself evaluates both organisational practices and technical proficiency to maintain high ethical and operational standards. CREST, as a not-for-profit accreditation body, provides certifications only after comprehensive audits of technical strategy, ethical frameworks and quality management systems within participating organisations. For Check Point, achieving this recognition demonstrates the strength of its internal controls and the expertise of its testing teams. Infinity Global Services, a cyber security division within Check Point, oversees a broad collection of cyber security offerings. The team consists of over 450 professionals who provide support and incident response services around the clock. By deploying real-time threat intelligence, Infinity Global Services enables clients to detect and mitigate cyber threats as they arise, and to respond rapidly to cyber incidents that affect business continuity. According to Check Point, its CREST-accredited penetration testing encompasses several core offerings. These include expert-led testing that simulates real-world cyber attack scenarios, which are structured around CREST-approved methodologies to ensure review consistency and technical precision. Actionable reporting forms another component, with each assessment delivering prioritised recommendations that clients can integrate into their security posture. The company also highlights the integration of testing programmes with up-to-date threat intelligence across sectors and regions. This is intended to foster ongoing improvement by adapting to evolving attack tactics and supporting large-scale IT environments. Check Point's service track record includes experience with millions of IT assets across various industries worldwide. As regulatory pressures increase, especially around compliance and transparency, CREST certification offers organisations assurance that their chosen security partners meet stringent industry standards for ethical behaviour and technical depth. Check Point claims its accredited service provides enhanced transparency and professionalism, giving clients greater confidence in the assessments conducted on their infrastructure. Key components of Check Point's accredited testing include the use of CREST-aligned methodologies, simulation of real-world attacks, recommendations prioritised for customer action, and integration of findings with threat intelligence for continual adaptation to the evolving threat landscape. Check Point reiterates that the CREST accreditation underlines its commitment to providing reliable, rigorous, and globally validated penetration testing services for organisational cyber defence, recognising its capability in managing complex environments and its dedication to high-assurance security practices.
Techday NZ
5 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Check Point launches Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls for SMB security
Check Point Software Technologies has introduced the Quantum Spark 2500 series, a new firewall product family tailored for small and medium-sized businesses and managed service providers. With the reported rise in cyberattacks targeting smaller organisations, Check Point Research notes that SMBs experienced a 61% year-over-year increase in cyberattacks, which exceeds the rate of increase observed in larger enterprises. This comes as cloud and SaaS bandwidth demands have also more than doubled over the past two years. With many SMBs lacking dedicated IT teams, there is growing reliance on managed service providers to deal with these increasingly complex security environments. Security and connectivity The Quantum Spark 2500 series is presented as an all-in-one solution offering several new features. These include built-in Wi-Fi 7, 5G connectivity, SD-WAN capabilities, and AI-driven threat prevention. These appliances are part of Check Point's Infinity architecture and are designed to support fast, secure, and resilient connectivity. "The Quantum Spark 2500 series deliver a critical combination of security, speed, and simplicity. With AI-powered prevention, next-generation connectivity, and centralised cloud management, it empowers SMBs to scale securely without the burden of complex operations." This statement was made by Shahar Divon, Director of Worldwide MSSP and SMB Sales at Check Point Software Technologies. Pete Finalle, Research Manager, IDC Security and Trust, commented on the difficulties faced by SMBs in the current threat environment. He noted, "Small and medium sized businesses are faced with an increasingly sophisticated threat-landscape, without the resources and dedicated personnel of larger enterprises. While managed service providers (MSPs) can help with deployment and management, they require security tools which solve modern security problems efficiently and effectively." Finalle added, "Check Point's new Quantum Spark 2500 gateways and updated cloud-based security management offer high-performance threat prevention, accelerated connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and SD-WAN, and protection for IoT devices. With multi-tier, multi-tenant management and zero-touch provisioning, Check Point is equipping MSPs with purpose-built tools that are ideal for protecting any size SMB from evolving threats." Key features The Quantum Spark 2500 series includes several core features: Wi-Fi 7 and 5G built in: Embedded Wi-Fi 7 and dual-SIM 5G support enable speeds up to 2.4 times faster than previous models and simplify remote access. SD-WAN functionality is included to deliver stable connectivity for organisations with cloud-first operations. Embedded Wi-Fi 7 and dual-SIM 5G support enable speeds up to 2.4 times faster than previous models and simplify remote access. SD-WAN functionality is included to deliver stable connectivity for organisations with cloud-first operations. AI-powered threat prevention: The appliances use ThreatCloud AI technology to achieve a claimed 99.9% malware prevention rate, including for ransomware, phishing, and zero-day exploits. Reported firewall throughput reaches up to 2.7 Gbps. The appliances use ThreatCloud AI technology to achieve a claimed 99.9% malware prevention rate, including for ransomware, phishing, and zero-day exploits. Reported firewall throughput reaches up to 2.7 Gbps. Managed Application Protection (MAP): This feature identifies and controls shadow IT and high-risk software-as-a-service usage for better visibility, compliance, and data security. This feature identifies and controls shadow IT and high-risk software-as-a-service usage for better visibility, compliance, and data security. Built-in resilience: Dual power supplies, dual ISP ports, and optional clustering options increase availability and business continuity during outages. Dual power supplies, dual ISP ports, and optional clustering options increase availability and business continuity during outages. Zero-touch provisioning and cloud management: Integration with Check Point's Infinity Portal provides remote provisioning, real-time alerts, multi-tenant dashboards, and supports streamlined operations for service providers. Integration and flexibility The Quantum Spark 2500 series is part of the Check Point Infinity Platform. This supports hybrid mesh security across networks, cloud, and endpoints, aligning with the firm's open garden approach. The appliances are designed to be interoperable with third-party platforms, giving users more choice and avoiding vendor lock-in. The Quantum Spark 2500 series appliances are now available for order through Check Point's official channels. Follow us on: Share on:
Channel Post MEA
5 days ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Check Point Named Leader In Zero Trust Platforms
Check Point Software Technologies has announced it has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025. The independent analyst report evaluated the 10 most significant Zero Trust platform providers and cited Check Point for delivering a unified, prevention-first security platform that covers network, cloud, and endpoint controls across hybrid environments. Check Point received the highest possible scores (5 out of 5) in four critical criteria within the current offering category: centralized management and usability, least-privileged-access enforcement, segmentation and control, and deployment. The company also received 5/5 scores in the roadmap and supporting services and offerings criteria within the strategy category, which Check Point believes reinforces its strong vision and customer-centric approach. 'This recognition by Forrester affirms, for us, Check Point's leadership in delivering consistent Zero Trust security that is comprehensive, intuitive, and built for the AI-driven, hyperconnected world,' said Nataly Kremer, Chief Product Officer at Check Point Software. 'Our AI-powered Infinity Platform is purpose-built to help organizations secure users, assets, and data — wherever they reside — through centralized management, intelligent policy enforcement, and flexible deployment across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.' Check Point's highlights from the report include: Centralized Management Least-Privileged Access Enforcement Segmentation and control Deployment Roadmap Supporting services and offerings Forrester also noted that organizations looking for a centralized, easy-to-manage, and holistic network security platform for local networks should include Check Point on their shortlist. For Check Point, this position as a leader reinforces the company's commitment to a prevention-first strategy, helping enterprises proactively secure their infrastructure against modern threats while accelerating their Zero Trust adoption.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Check Point Software Technologies named a leader in zero trust platforms, Q3 2025 evaluation
DUBAI, UAE – Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025. The independent analyst report evaluated the 10 most significant Zero Trust platform providers and cited Check Point for delivering a unified, prevention-first security platform that covers network, cloud, and endpoint controls across hybrid environments. Check Point received the highest possible scores (5 out of 5) in four critical criteria within the current offering category: centralized management and usability, least-privileged-access enforcement, segmentation and control, and deployment. The company also received 5/5 scores in the roadmap and supporting services and offerings criteria within the strategy category, which Check Point believes reinforces its strong vision and customer-centric approach. 'This recognition by Forrester affirms, for us, Check Point's leadership in delivering consistent Zero Trust security that is comprehensive, intuitive, and built for the AI-driven, hyperconnected world,' said Nataly Kremer, Chief Product Officer at Check Point Software. 'Our AI-powered Infinity Platform is purpose-built to help organizations secure users, assets, and data — wherever they reside — through centralized management, intelligent policy enforcement, and flexible deployment across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.' Check Point's highlights from the report include: Centralized Management Least-Privileged Access Enforcement Segmentation and control Deployment Roadmap Supporting services and offerings Forrester also noted that organizations looking for a centralized, easy-to-manage, and holistic network security platform for local networks should include Check Point on their shortlist. For Check Point, this position as a leader reinforces the company's commitment to a prevention-first strategy, helping enterprises proactively secure their infrastructure against modern threats while accelerating their Zero Trust adoption. Learn more on our blog and access a complimentary copy of The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025 here. Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester's objectivity here. Follow Check Point via: X (Formerly known as Twitter): Facebook: Blog: YouTube: LinkedIn: About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ( is a leading protector of digital trust, utilizing AI-powered cyber security solutions to safeguard over 100,000 organizations globally. Through its Infinity Platform and an open garden ecosystem, Check Point's prevention-first approach delivers industry-leading security efficacy while reducing risk. Employing a hybrid mesh network architecture with SASE at its core, the Infinity Platform unifies the management of on-premises, cloud, and workspace environments to offer flexibility, simplicity and scale for enterprises and service providers. Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding future growth, the expansion of Check Point's industry leadership, the enhancement of shareholder value and the delivery of an industry-leading cyber security platform to customers worldwide. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results or events in the future are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2024. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Check Point as of the date hereof, and Check Point disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Looking to AI for a financial plan? Take it more as guidance than gospel, experts say
As Canadians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for help with everyday tasks like meal planning, workout routines and even mapping out vacation itineraries, some are also using it to help manage their money. 'It's a personal financial assistant,' said Martin Dasko, a content creator focused on personal finance. One way Dasko uses AI is to set up savings plans for upcoming vacations by giving ChatGPT a prompt about his savings target and asking for a plan on how to achieve that amount within a specific timeline. 'It'll give you a monthly plan to follow,' he said. 'It's all in one spot … You can get a table, a chart and it's easier than ever.' In the age of do-it-yourself investing and robo-advisers, AI chatbots have become another go-to for many young Canadians to set up budgets and map out financial goals. But experts say you need to have a solid sense of your finances first in order to get suitable answers. 'There is a little bit of work that the individual needs to do to be confident and accurate in the numbers that it produces,' said Sun Life financial planner Katelyn Aitcheson of AI chatbots. That means knowing the basics such as the difference between your fixed and variable expenses, recurring versus one-time expenses and even what your net worth is. Aitcheson recalled a client who recently bought a new home and turned to a generative AI chatbot to help decide whether to get life insurance or mortgage insurance for the house. 'It did give her a high-level overview of the differences between personally-owned life insurance and mortgage insurance,' Aitcheson said. But the AI response was missing the nuances. The chatbot didn't tell the client that she could buy additional insurance coverage to cover income replacement or that she could potentially reduce her coverage in a personal life insurance policy over time, Aitcheson said. Still, AI chatbots are finding a place in managing everyday money. 'For a lot of people, the ability to grab some basic information very quickly and easily, and kind of cut through the noise, I think, is very powerful,' Aitcheson said. She said the technology can offer a fairly accurate breakdown of money allocation for financial goals such as saving for retirement or paying off a student loan — or at least putting a user on the right path. Dasko said the most common prompt people can use is: 'Help me create a monthly budget with (insert) income and (insert) expenses.' AI would then offer a budget style people can choose from, he said. Then, Dasko suggested customizing the plan with prompts such as: 'Where can I cut $100 to start saving more?' or 'Help me save $10,000 in the next year,' and 'What's a realistic monthly plan, or weekly plan or quarterly plan?' But it's not always safe to ask AI questions that may contain sensitive information, Check Point's cybersecurity evangelist Jane Arnett warned. Canada doesn't yet have any legislation protecting AI users, and it's hard to know how the data is stored or used. 'Stop and think: 'Okay, with this that I'm putting in here, what would happen if I was giving this to someone who was trying to rob me right now?'' Arnett said. 'Basically, assume that anything you're putting into these systems is public information,' she said. She also cautioned that users might receive incorrect or half-baked information if the prompts aren't specific enough. 'You could end up with advice that is wrong, that is maybe for people in the United States but doesn't apply to people in Canada, maybe advice that's outdated,' she said. Arnett suggested verifying the information or financial plan spat out by the AI chatbot with a human financial adviser. 'You'll walk in knowing more and having a better and deeper conversation with your financial planner,' she said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2025.
