PineApp's IP Reputation Receives OPSEC Certification

Tallahassee, FL (PRWEB) May 29, 2007 -- PineApp, a global provider of advanced solutions for complete network and email security announced that PineApp's IP Reputation system has received an OPSEC® certification from Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDQ:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, therefore making PineApp an OPSEC partner. The OPSEC certification means that PineApp's IP Reputation system has been thoroughly tested and guarantees full integration and interoperability with the Check Point VPN-1® family of network security gateways.

PineApp offers comprehensive security appliance solutions for small, medium and large organizations. Founded in 2002, PineApp has offices in the US, UK, Israel, Italy, Spain and France. In the past five years, PineApp has specialized in email and content security systems and has a significant presence in more than 50 countries. PineApp has established itself as a pioneer in developing unique and innovative technologies to fight internet and email threats.

In its defense against Spam and email-based Malware, PineApp's IP Reputation System analyzes hundreds of millions of messages per day in real-time; When an SMTP connection arrives to a Checkpoint VPN-1 gateway, Mail-SeCure securely receives queries from both the Firewall-1 and VPN components using the Check Point LEA™ (Log Export API) protocol. Then, based on the reputation of the IP of the SMTP sender, the Mail-SeCure uses Check Point SAM™ (Suspicious Activity Monitoring) commands to order Firewall-1 to accept or reject the SMTP connection. PineApp's IP Reputation is available as an additional layer in PineApp's Mail-SeCure system or as a stand-alone product.

Mr. Hezi Erez, Global CEO for PineApp commented, "Part of PineApp's strategy is to integrate proprietary cutting-edge technology into our products. Technology partners, such as Checkpoint, allow us to provide effective and flexible security solutions for any organization." Erez added that another major advantage with joint ventures like this is they enhance the awareness of PineApp's best-of-breed technology products and increase exposure.

Check Point VPN-1 security gateways provide an active defense that enables security for the most demanding sites such as core networks and data centers. A central element of the Check Point unified security architecture, VPN-1 adapts as new applications are introduced and new threats appear - delivering proactive protection for new technologies such as instant messaging or VoIP, as well as protection against whole classes of attacks. With advanced security acceleration technology, VPN-1 security gateways ensure business information flows efficiently without compromising security. The result is an integrated firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention solution that keeps businesses safe and information available.

"Messaging security is an integral part of a larger security strategy for organizations of all sizes," said Poornima DeBolle, head of business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "With OPSEC certification, the PineApp appliance delivers additional value to customers by interoperating with the Check Point VPN-1 family of network security products for a cooperative and comprehensive defense against network attacks."

For further information, see: http://www.opsec.com/solutions/partners/pineapp.html

About Check Point's OPSEC®
OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) is the industry's open, multi-vendor security framework. With over 350 partners, OPSEC guarantees customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's Secure Virtual Network Architecture. Products that carry the OPSEC Certified seal have been tested to guarantee integration and interoperability. For complete OPSEC Alliance program information, including partner and product listings, the freely available OPSEC SDK (software development kit) and evaluation versions of OPSEC Certified products, visit http://www.opsec.com.

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