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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), a $23.35 billion cybersecurity leader with impressive gross profit margins of 88%, announced Monday the appointment of Jonathan Zanger as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who will lead the company’s global cyber security and AI strategy. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains strong financial health with robust cash flows and minimal debt.
Zanger brings more than 15 years of experience in building cyber security and AI-driven platforms. He previously served as CTO at Trigo, where he led the development of AI and computer vision systems for autonomous retail. He holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, along with an MBA from MIT.
"AI is fundamentally reshaping both how cyber threats emerge and how we defend against them," said Nadav Zafrir, CEO at Check Point Software Technologies.
In his new role, Zanger will guide the evolution of Check Point’s AI strategy, focusing on embedding advanced automation and machine learning across the company’s platform to support a prevention-first approach to security.
"I’m thrilled to join Check Point at such a pivotal moment," said Zanger. "By embedding AI across every layer of our architecture, from gateways to the cloud, we’re not just keeping pace, we’re setting the pace."
The appointment comes as Check Point expands its AI investments. The company was recently recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave: Zero Trust Platform, Q3 2025, and validated by Miercom as one of the industry’s top-performing AI-powered security platforms.
This announcement was made in a press release issued by the cyber security solutions provider. For detailed analysis and additional insights about Check Point’s performance and valuation, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro, which covers over 1,400 top US stocks with expert analysis and actionable intelligence.
In other recent news, Check Point Software Technologies announced the release of its new AI-powered Quantum Smart-1 Management Appliances, which promise to significantly enhance security management capabilities for hybrid enterprises. These appliances are designed to double the capacity for managed gateways and increase log rates by up to 70%, integrating AI tools for improved threat detection and response. In addition, Check Point introduced enhancements to its Quantum Force Security Gateways, offering a 15%-25% increase in threat prevention throughput through a software update and launching new branch office gateways with up to four times the performance of previous models.
Cantor Fitzgerald has maintained its Neutral rating on Check Point Software, raising the price target from $220 to $230, citing a long-term growth trajectory driven by new technologies and strategic mergers. Similarly, Mizuho increased its price target for Check Point from $230 to $240, reflecting recent appreciation in comparable company multiples while maintaining a Neutral stance. Check Point’s management has expressed confidence in subscription revenue growth and a strong appliance refresh cycle persisting throughout the year. These developments highlight Check Point’s efforts to adapt to evolving cybersecurity needs and investor interest in its growth potential.
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