Israeli cybersecurity giant Check Point reported increased quarterly net profit, beating market expectations. Check Point’s revenue was boosted by increased demand for network security as more people work remotely during the coronavirus outbreak. https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/check-point-profit-tops-estimates-on-rising-demand-for-remote-network-access-2020-07-22

Israeli cyber security giant Check Point has just acquired another Israeli security company – Lacoon that detects malicious software on mobile devices. Lacoon – whose founders worked in the IDF 8200 security unit – recognizes viruses by their behavior and … Continue reading →

(Thanks to Uri) Gil Shwed runs Check Point – Israel’s leading IT security company. He never gained a university degree, although at 16 he was running the computers at the Hebrew University. He is now on the board of trustees … Continue reading →

Israeli cybersecurity Checkpoint’s revenue last quarter was $635 million, with operating profits over $200 million. The company is now valued at a massive $22 billion, up 36% since January. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/vjr2dg3rr

Israel’s Check Point has acquired Israel’s Cyberint Technologies for $200 million; Computer giant Cisco is to acquire Israel’s Robust Intelligence.

The five top Israeli tech companies all rose in value during 2023. Mobileye (up 35%), Check Point (+18%), Nice Systems (+7%), monday.com (+88%), and CyberArk (+88%) now have a total value of $83.5 billion. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/byiyd700dt

Israel’s Check Point Systems is acquiring Israel’s Atmosec for a few million dollars. Jared Kushner’s Saudi-backed Affinity Partners is investing $150 million for an 18% stake in Israel’s Shlomo Group.

Israel’s Laminar has been acquired by U.S. company Rubrik for an estimated $200-250 million. UK’s Wireless Logic is acquiring Israel’s Webbing for at least $200 million. Israel’s Check Point has acquired Israel’s Perimeter 81 for around $490 million.

Israeli cybersecurity giant Check Point Software has bought Israel’s Spectral for $60 million. Check Point will use Spectral’s security tools to extend its cloud solution, Check Point CloudGuard. Meanwhile Israeli-founded Forescout is acquiring Israel’s CyberMDX for $80 million. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3928399,00.html https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3928397,00.html