Check Point acquires Nokia security appliance business

BENGALURU, INDIA: Check Point Software Technologies has completed the acquisition of Nokia security appliance business. In addition to Check Point UTM-1 and Power-1 appliances, businesses can purchase immediately through Check Point former Nokia IP hardware running Check Point security software.

The line of IP appliances will come pre-loaded with either Check Point R70, Check Point’s latest security gateway based on Software Blade Architecture, or Check Point NGX R65. In the mean time, Nokia IP appliances are now available from Check Point. Similarly, existing Nokia customer support contracts will be immediately supported by Check Point, including support for older platforms and OS versions.

Gil Shwed, Chairman and CEO, Check Point said, “Through the acquisition, we’ll be able to better meet customers’ needs and preferences with the latest security software on the leading hardware platforms. Our unique software blade architecture allows customers to select the exact security protections they need for a given environment, and our comprehensive line of appliances lets customers deploy their custom gateway on the hardware of their choice.

Features and benefits:

• Comprehensive and integrated security gateway functionality with firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention (IPS) and UTM capabilities
• Scalable, modular security architecture with multiple acceleration and interface options to respond to complex network environment
• Feature set for resilience, including high port density and high availability
• High performance for broad spectrum of traffic types
• Carrier-class reliability and serviceability features
• Streamlined IT efficiency with advanced management tools for installation, configuration and maintenance