Check Point Software Promotes Amnon Bar-Lev to President

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Amnon Bar-Lev has been promoted to the role of President of the company, effective immediately.  As President of Check Point, Bar-Lev will continue to head the company's customer-facing functions, including sales, marketing, business development, technical services and global partner programs.  He will continue to report to Gil Shwed, the company’s founder, chairman and CEO.

"This is an incredibly exciting time at Check Point and I look forward to helping build on our momentum in the security market," said Amnon Bar-Lev, president of Check Point Software Technologies. "We will continue to deliver on our strategic vision for 3D Security and remain committed to providing customers with the best security technologies."

Bar-Lev joined Check Point in 2005 as vice president of Technical Services and has led the field organization since 2006.  During that period, Check Point’s revenues have more than doubled to approximately $1.2B over the past four quarters.

"I am pleased to recognize Amnon's many contributions with this promotion and welcome him into his new role.  Amnon will continue to work with me and the rest of our leadership team to build the next generation of security and drive Check Point’s next phase of growth," said Gil Shwed, founder, chairman and CEO of Check Point Software Technologies.