Check Point Software Tech Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Check Point Software Technologies has announced its new Quantum Firewall Software R82, featuring advanced AI-powered security innovations. The software introduces four new AI engines designed to block 99.8% of zero-day threats, protecting against sophisticated phishing and malware campaigns. Key improvements include 3X faster provisioning of virtual systems, enhanced operational simplicity, and implementation of post-quantum cryptography. The release comes in response to a 75% increase in global cyber-attacks and delivers over 50 new capabilities focused on threat prevention, datacenter operations, and network scalability.

SolarEdge Technologies announced significant changes to its Board of Directors. Avery More has been elected as Chairman of the Board, replacing Nadav Zafrir, who will remain as a board member. Additionally, Guy Gecht has been appointed as a new board member, replacing Tal Payne who stepped down after serving since the company's IPO in March 2015. Gecht, who will serve on both the Audit and Technology committees, brings extensive experience from his roles as former CEO of Electronics for Imaging and board positions at Logitech and Check Point Software Technologies.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) announced that shareholders approved all seven proposals at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, with approximately 87.6 million shares (79.6% of outstanding shares) voted. A key approval was the appointment of Dafna Gruber to the Board of Directors. Gruber, currently CFO of Netafim , brings extensive financial leadership experience from various public and private companies. She is a certified public accountant with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Economics from Tel Aviv University.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) announced that shareholders have approved all seven proposals presented at the 2024 Annual General Meeting. The meeting saw participation from approximately 87.6 million shares, representing 79.6% of outstanding shares as of the record date. The company expressed gratitude to shareholders for their support and confidence in the company and its employees.

Check Point Software reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with total revenues of $635 million, up 7% year-over-year. Security Subscriptions Revenues reached $277 million, showing a 12% increase. The company achieved GAAP EPS of $1.83 (up 4%) and Non-GAAP EPS of $2.25 (up 9%). During the quarter, Check Point acquired Cyberint for $186 million and repurchased 1.79 million shares for approximately $325 million. The company's cash balances stood at $2,873 million, with operating cash flow of $249 million.

Check Point Software Technologies has been recognized as one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes for the fifth consecutive year. The company, with over 6,500 employees worldwide, ranked #43 in the IT, Internet, Software & Services category and #613 overall out of 850 organizations.

The Forbes ranking is based on a comprehensive global survey of more than 300,000 employees from multinational corporations. Check Point's Chief HR Officer, Yiftah Yoffe, emphasized the company's commitment to creating an inclusive and innovation-minded culture.

Check Point has also been recognized by TIME as one of the World's Best Companies and recently released its 2023 ESG report, highlighting progress towards carbon neutrality by 2040, cyber security training initiatives, and dedication to diversity and inclusion.

Check Point Software Technologies has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Firewalls, Q4 2024 report. The company received the highest possible score in 13 criteria, including Vision, Innovation, and Threat Intelligence. Forrester praised Check Point's collaborative tools and practical vision, highlighting its importance in enhancing security functions through real-time telemetry.

Check Point's Quantum Network Security, part of the Infinity Platform, offers top-tier security across various environments. The company excels in centralized management, user experience, and comprehensive threat intelligence. Forrester also noted Check Point's strong incident response capabilities and flexible licensing model.

Amid a 30% surge in global cyber-attacks during Q2 2024, Check Point continues to innovate and provide advanced network security solutions. The Denver Broncos use Check Point's solutions to protect their organization's attack surface, praising the usability and scalability of the Quantum firewalls with Maestro load sharing orchestrator.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) has completed its acquisition of Cyberint Technologies , a provider of external risk management solutions. This acquisition enhances Check Point's Infinity Platform with AI-driven threat intelligence and exposure management capabilities.

Key features now included in the Infinity Platform:

• Comprehensive external risk management, including detection and takedown of impersonating websites, phishing accounts, and leaked data
• Rapid delivery of actionable intelligence within 20 minutes of setup
• AI-powered risk detection with minimal false positives, enhanced by human intelligence

Sharon Schusheim, Chief Services Officer at Check Point, emphasized that this acquisition will help customers protect against more threats through proactive and actionable threat intelligence.

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) has announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, before the U.S. financial markets open. The company, a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, will host a video conference call with the investment community at 8:30 AM EDT/5:30 AM PDT on the same day.

A live video webcast of the call will be available on the company's website at http://www.checkpoint.com/ir. Check Point has also provided links to their social media channels for followers to stay updated on company news.