Check Point Appoints Jonathan Zanger as Chief Technology Officer to Strengthen Cyber Security Capabilities through AI Innovation

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Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) has appointed Jonathan Zanger as its new Chief Technology Officer. Zanger, former CTO of Trigo and MIT graduate, brings over 15 years of experience in cyber security and AI-driven platforms.

In his new role, Zanger will lead Check Point's global cyber security and AI strategy, focusing on embedding advanced automation and machine learning across the company's Infinity Platform. The appointment aligns with Check Point's recent recognition as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform, Q3 2025, and Miercom's validation of the company as a top-performing AI-powered security platform.

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• Strategic appointment of experienced CTO with strong AI and cybersecurity background
• Recent recognition as Leader in Forrester Wave for Zero Trust Platform
• Validation by Miercom as top-performing AI-powered security platform

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Seasoned technologist and former Trigo CTO to lead Check Point’s global cyber security and AI strategy and AI centers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point^® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Zanger as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Zanger will lead Check Point’s global cyber security and AI strategy and AI centers. He will also shape the company’s AI innovation efforts.

Jonathan Zanger brings more than 15 years of experience building and scaling cyber security and AI-driven platforms. Prior to joining Check Point, he served as CTO at Trigo, where he led the development of advanced AI and computer vision systems for autonomous retail. He holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

“AI is fundamentally reshaping both how cyber threats emerge and how we defend against them,” said Nadav Zafrir, CEO at Check Point Software Technologies. “Jonathan’s deep technical expertise and leadership in cyber security and applied AI, will accelerate our mission to deliver prevention-first security for a hyperconnected world. His appointment reinforces our commitment to shaping the future of cyber defense through bold innovation.”

As CTO, Zanger will steer the evolution of Check Point’s AI strategy, embedding advanced automation and machine learning across its Infinity Platform to support a prevention-first approach. These efforts build on a series of recent milestones, including Check Point’s recognition as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform, Q3 2025, which praised its “plan to deliver AI-driven capabilities to automate network security functions.” Zanger’s appointment also aligns with Miercom’s validation of Check Point as one of the industry’s top-performing AI-powered security platforms. Together, these distinctions reinforce the company’s leadership in delivering intelligent, unified cyber security for hybrid IT environments.

“I’m thrilled to join Check Point at such a pivotal moment,” said Jonathan Zanger, Chief Technology Officer at Check Point. “Cyber security must evolve faster than the threats it’s designed to stop. By embedding AI across every layer of our architecture, from gateways to the cloud, we’re not just keeping pace, we’re setting the pace.”

Zanger’s appointment comes as Check Point expands its AI investments and talent base, reinforcing its leadership in intelligent, unified cyber defense. Backed by a prevention-first approach and its open garden ecosystem, the company is uniquely positioned to help enterprises navigate digital transformation with confidence and resilience.

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About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. 

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (checkpoint.com) 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.

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FAQ

Who is Check Point's new CTO and what is his background?

Jonathan Zanger is Check Point's new CTO, bringing over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and AI. He previously served as CTO at Trigo and holds advanced degrees from MIT in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and an MBA.

What will be Jonathan Zanger's main responsibilities at Check Point (NASDAQ: CHKP)?

As CTO, Zanger will lead Check Point's global cyber security and AI strategy, manage AI centers, and focus on embedding advanced automation and machine learning across the company's Infinity Platform.

What recent recognitions has Check Point Software received in 2025?

Check Point was named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform, Q3 2025 and received validation from Miercom as one of the industry's top-performing AI-powered security platforms.

How does Check Point plan to integrate AI into its cybersecurity solutions?

Check Point plans to embed AI across every layer of its architecture, from gateways to the cloud, implementing a prevention-first approach through its Infinity Platform and open garden ecosystem.