Check Point Software

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Check Point Software Technologies is a provider of software and combined hardware and software products for IT security, including network security, endpoint security, mobile security, data security and security management. The Company provides security gateways to protect the networks and prevent the threats of enterprises, data centers, and small and large branch offices, as well as security gateway appliances, including platforms for small business and small office locations, high end and high demanding data centers, and perimeter environment. It also supplies security management software which offers security management through a single console that streamlines security operations and provides visibility into policy administration and threat analysis.

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TypePublic
Founded1993
HQSan Carlos, USMap
Websitecheckpoint.com
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Employees (est.) (Dec 2017)4,576(+7%)
Job Openings428
Revenue (FY, 2017)$1.9 B(+7%)
Share Price (Feb 2019)$120.1 (+2%)

Key People/Management at Check Point Software

Gil Shwed

Gil Shwed

​Founder and CEO
Tal Payne

Tal Payne

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Dorit Dor

Dorit Dor

Vice President of Products
Dan Yerushalmi

Dan Yerushalmi

Chief Customer Officer
Peter Alexander

Peter Alexander

Chief Marketing Officer
Yoav Chelouche

Yoav Chelouche

Managing Partner Aviv Venture Capital
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Check Point Software Office Locations

Check Point Software has offices in San Carlos, New York, Skanderborg, Shinjuku and in 41 other locations
San Carlos, US (HQ)
300 959 Skyway Rd
New York, US
500 5th Ave #52
Brisbane City, AU
9 410 Queen St
Canberra, AU
1 88-96 Bunda St
Melbourne, AU
3 350 Little Collins St
North Sydney, AU
6 118 Walker St
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Check Point Software Financials and Metrics

Check Point Software Revenue

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Check Point Software's revenue was reported to be $1.85 b in FY, 2017 which is a 6.5% increase from the previous period.
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Revenue (FY, 2017)

1.9b

Revenue growth (FY, 2016 - FY, 2017), %

6.5%

Gross profit (FY, 2017)

1.6b

Gross profit margin (FY, 2017), %

88.5%

Net income (FY, 2017)

802.9m

EBIT (FY, 2017)

923.9m

Market capitalization (15-Feb-2019)

19.1b

Closing stock price (15-Feb-2019)

120.1

Cash (31-Dec-2017)

245.0m
Check Point Software's current market capitalization is $19.1 b.
USDFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

Revenue

1.5b1.6b1.7b1.9b

Revenue growth, %

9%7%7%

Cost of goods sold

176.5m189.1m202.0m213.0m

Gross profit

1.3b1.4b1.5b1.6b
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USDFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

Cash

262.0m192.3m187.4m245.0m

Accounts Receivable

366.7m410.8m478.5m472.2m

Prepaid Expenses

68.7m40.8m41.0m81.5m

Current Assets

1.7b1.7b1.9b2.0b
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USDFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

Net Income

659.6m685.9m724.8m802.9m

Depreciation and Amortization

42.2m40.0m34.3m32.9m

Accounts Payable

1.9m5.2m2.2m(7.8m)

Cash From Operating Activities

785.9m946.7m946.2m1.1b
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USDY, 2017

Revenue/Employee

405.3k

Financial Leverage

1.5 x
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Check Point Software Operating Metrics

Check Point Software's Enterprise Customers was reported to be 100 k in FY, 2017.
FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

Enterprise Customers

100 k100 k100 k

Patents (US)

39 45 71 73

Patents Pending (US)

25 34 36 36

Technology Partners

143
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Check Point Software Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Acquired CompanyDateDeal Size
Dome9 SecurityOctober 24, 2018$175 m
Lacoon Mobile SecurityApril 02, 2015
HyperwiseFebruary 18, 2015$80 m
SofaWareNovember 10, 2013
easy2comply (Dynasec)November 01, 2011
Liquid MachinesJune 09, 2010
FaceTime CommunicationsNovember 23, 2009
Nokia Security AppliancesApril 16, 2009
NFR SecurityDecember 19, 2006$20 m
PointSecNovember 20, 2006$586 m
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Check Point Software Revenue Breakdown

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Check Point Software revenue breakdown by business segment: 44.0% from Software updates and maintenance, 25.9% from Subscriptions and 30.1% from Product and licenses

Check Point Software revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 16.6% from Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, 36.4% from Europe and 47.0% from Americas, Principally U.S.

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Competitors

FireEye
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Fortinet
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McAfee
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Barracuda Networks
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WatchGuard
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Check Point Software Online and Social Media Presence

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Check Point Software News and Updates

February 12, 2019

Global Managed security service Market, Top key players are IBM, HP, Cisco Systems Inc., Dell SecureWorks, AT&T, Computer Science Corp., Symantec Corp., Fortinet Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., and BT Group

Managed security service providers have emerged as profitable options, as these help businesses in protecting corporate online assets, password files, sensitive e-mails, and networks. Thus, managed security services has been gaining acceptance among businesses of all sizes as the businesses are sign…
January 30, 2019

Check Point Software Q4 profit tops estimates on record revenue

Network security provider Check Point Software Technologies reported quarterly net profit that beat expectations, boosted by higher security subscriptions.
January 30, 2019

Check Point Software Technologies Reports 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

SAN CARLOS, Calif, Jan. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018.
January 16, 2019

Global Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Market outlook to 2025 | Industry Top Key Players – Check Point Software Technologies, GTB Technologies, Code Green Networks, CA Technologies, Blue Coat Systems, Cisco Systems

Wiseguyreports.Com Adds “Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention (DLP) - Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities, Manufacturers and Analysis of Top Key Players to 2025” To Its Research Database Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
January 11, 2019

Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Market Analysis and Forecasts by Type, Regions and End User Vertical | Cisco Systems (US), Check Point Software Technologies

HTF MI released a new market study on Global Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Market with 100+ market data Tables, Pie Chat, Graphs & Figures spread through Pages and easy to understand detailed analysis. At present, the market is developing its presence. The study covers important players Such a…
December 19, 2018

Check Point Software Rings NASDAQ Closing Bell to Celebrate 25 Years of Securing the Internet

Ceremony marks 25 years since the company was founded, and 22 years since its NASDAQ listing
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Check Point Software Blogs

October 23, 2018

When Ransomware Stopped Working Harder and Started Working Smarter

Observing Ransomware’s Evolution in Delivery Tactics   Written by Check Point’s Incident Response Team   Four years ago, we used to joke about the likelihood of Cryptolocker being delivered to every single email address on the internet.   Back then, criminals would blast phishing emails to millions …
October 17, 2018

The Emergence of the New Azorult 3.3

Research by: Israel Gubi During the last week, Check Point Research spotted a new version of Azorult in the wild being delivered through the RIG exploit kit, as well as other sources. Azorult is a long known information stealer and malware downloader, ... The post The Emergence of the New Azorult 3.…
October 17, 2018

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Six Tips to Stop Phisherman

Did you know that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), both in the United States and Europe? NCSAM is a public awareness campaign that inspires businesses and individuals to take proactive measures to protect themselves from cyber threats. In celebration of the month, we will …
October 15, 2018

September 2018’s Most Wanted Malware: Cryptomining Attacks Against Apple Devices On The Rise

Check Point’s latest Global Threat Index reveals a near four-fold increase in cryptomining malware targeting iPhone users   Check Point’s researchers detected a near-400% increase in crypto-mining malware attacks against iPhones. The surge was seen in the last two weeks of September, when attacks ag…
October 15, 2018

Godzilla Loader and the Long Tail of Malware

Research by: Ben Herzog To most victims, malware is a force of nature. Zeus, Wannacry, Conficker are all vengeful gods, out to punish the common man for clicking the wrong link. Even for a security analyst, it’s easy to fall into the kind of thin... The post Godzilla Loader and the Long Tail of Malw…
October 11, 2018

Safe Classrooms Start With A Safe Web: Check Point Presents SandBlast for Education

The 21st century student has the world at their fingertips.   They can access the entire collection of human knowledge just by typing a question into Google. They can mingle with their classmates from down the block in the same group chat as their friends from continents away. The internet’s vast po…
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Check Point Software Company Life and Culture

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 Check Point Software Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Check Point Software founded?

    Check Point Software was founded in 1993.

  • Who are Check Point Software key executives?

    Check Point Software's key executives are Gil Shwed, Tal Payne and Dorit Dor.

  • How many employees does Check Point Software have?

    Check Point Software has 4,576 employees.

  • What is Check Point Software revenue?

    Latest Check Point Software annual revenue is $1.9 b.

  • What is Check Point Software revenue per employee?

    Latest Check Point Software revenue per employee is $405.3 k.

  • Who are Check Point Software competitors?

    Competitors of Check Point Software include FireEye, Fortinet and McAfee.

  • Where is Check Point Software headquarters?

    Check Point Software headquarters is located at 300 959 Skyway Rd, San Carlos.

  • Where are Check Point Software offices?

    Check Point Software has offices in San Carlos, New York, Skanderborg, Shinjuku and in 41 other locations.

  • How many offices does Check Point Software have?

    Check Point Software has 46 offices.