Check Point Announces a New Collaboration with Microsoft to Supercharge Infinity AI Copilot with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service

Using Advanced AI to Set New Standards in Cyber Security Administration and Operations

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has announced a collaboration with Microsoft that utilizes the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to enhance Check Point Infinity AI Copilot, marking a significant advancement in cyber security AI applications. Infinity AI Copilot is a generative AI service that uses automation to accelerate security administration up to 90% and increase security effectiveness through faster incident mitigation and response.

In today's digital landscape, businesses moving to cloud environments face two major challenges: increasing cyber threats and a shortage of cyber security professionals. This situation puts organizations at greater risk of advanced cyber attacks, often without enough resources to respond effectively. Check Point Infinity AI Copilot addresses these issues by using AI to automate both common and complex security tasks, lightening the workload for security teams, while also improving security effectiveness against the most sophisticated attacks.

The collaboration with Azure OpenAI Service is a key part of Check Point’s strategy to produce generative AI cyber security products and services. "Our collaboration with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service represents a significant leap forward in our mission to offer the most advanced AI-driven security solutions," said Eyal Manor, VP of Product Management at Check Point. "By combining Microsoft’s AI expertise and tools with our deep understanding of cyber security across networks, clouds and devices, we are setting new benchmarks for what organizations can achieve in their battle against expanding cyber threats with limited IT resources."

Infinity AI Copilot, already recognized for its innovative approach to cybersecurity, is set to become even more powerful. The enhanced solution now benefits from advanced large language models (LLMs) provided by Microsoft, making it capable of addressing a wide range of cybersecurity challenges with greater efficiency and effectiveness.

With Infinity AI Copilot, Check Point customers will experience a notable improvement in how cyber security is managed within their organizations including:

• Accelerated Administration Resolution Times: Using AI to reduce the time needed to complete security administration tasks by up to 90% including event analysis, troubleshooting, and policy changes.
• Advanced incident Response: Utilizing AI and automation in large scale threat hunting, operational analysis, remediation and incident resolution.
• Unified Cloud-delivered Protection: Offering comprehensive AI-assisted security across the entire Check Point Infinity Platform – from network to cloud to workspace – making it a true comprehensive copilot, backed by the seamless integration of Azure OpenAI Service.