Our History
A Journey of Innovation: The Story of Check Point VPN and the Evolution of Cybersecurity.
The Genesis of a Cybersecurity Pioneer
The story of Check Point VPN is intrinsically linked to the history of modern cybersecurity itself. Founded in 1993, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. revolutionized the industry with the introduction of FireWall-1, the world's first commercially available stateful inspection firewall. This groundbreaking technology laid the foundation for network security as we know it today. From these early days, the vision was clear: to create a secure, connected world where businesses could operate without fear of digital threats. The need for secure remote access quickly became apparent as the internet grew, and this is where the journey of Check Point's VPN solutions truly began.
Key Milestones: From Firewalls to Secure Remote Access
In the mid-1990s, as businesses began to embrace the potential of a global workforce, Check Point introduced its first VPN solutions. VPN-1, as it was known, allowed remote employees to connect securely to the corporate network, effectively creating a private, encrypted tunnel over the public internet. This was a monumental step forward, enabling companies to expand their operations while maintaining a strong security posture. Over the years, Check Point continued to innovate, integrating its VPN technology with its ever-expanding portfolio of security products. The introduction of the Check Point Endpoint Security suite marked a significant evolution, combining the power of a secure VPN with advanced threat prevention, data protection, and endpoint management. The development of clientless VPN access and mobile clients for iOS and Android further solidified Check Point's position as a leader in secure connectivity for the modern, mobile-first world.
Shaped by a Changing Threat Landscape
Our development has always been driven by the evolving nature of cyber threats. As attackers became more sophisticated, so did our solutions. The rise of ransomware, zero-day exploits, and advanced persistent threats (APTs) necessitated a more proactive and intelligent approach to security. Check Point responded by infusing its products, including the Check Point VPN, with AI-powered threat intelligence from ThreatCloud, the world's largest collaborative network to fight cybercrime. This allows our VPN to not only encrypt traffic but also to inspect it for malicious content in real-time, preventing threats before they can reach the endpoint. User feedback has also been instrumental, guiding us to create a client that is not only powerful but also intuitive and easy to deploy and manage, ensuring that security does not come at the expense of productivity.
Today and the Future of Secure Connectivity
Today, Check Point VPN stands as a testament to nearly three decades of relentless innovation. It is a core component of Check Point's Infinity Architecture, the first consolidated security architecture to span networks, cloud, and mobile. We continue to focus on providing seamless, secure access for any user, on any device, from anywhere in the world. Our future roadmap is centered on the principles of Zero Trust, SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), and further integration of AI to predict and prevent the next generation of cyber-attacks. Our goal remains unchanged: to provide the best security, without compromise, so that our customers can conduct their business on the internet with the highest level of confidence. The journey that started with a single firewall continues to shape the future of cybersecurity.