Check Point Software

Gil Messing is Check Point’s chief of staff.

“Check Point, like the rest of the world, closely monitors the saddening situation in Ukraine and Eastern Europe,” he said. “As of now, our supply chain processes are not directly linked to the conflict zone, but supplies to the conflict zone may be subject to regulatory restrictions and couriers’ policies. We always adhere to local and international laws and guidance.”

Check Point operates on a global level, Messing said. Therefore, it maintains regular contact with national and international regulators, law enforcement, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and other relevant authorities. It works proactively to coordinate compliance with an array of regulatory frameworks, including those associated with international trade, sanctions and import-export controls.

“Check Point’s threat intelligence teams and internal security practitioners operate continuously to monitor and update protections to align with changing global cyber threat levels,” he said. “This is certainly true for the current situation for our customers and partners in Ukraine and globally. The company raised its cyber threat intelligence activity prior to the outbreak of hostilities in and around Ukraine. And we continue to operate at heightened levels ever since the violent conflict began.”

Check Point publishes daily updates on a special website that includes research on evolving threats and recommendations for partners and customers to shore up their cyber defenses, Messing said.

“Check Point’s support teams and corporate functions are available to our global community of customers and partners, as are our threat intelligence and incident response teams,” he said. “These functions operate around the world and leverage Check Point’s global IT systems. As a part of its regular operations, Check Point maintains a formal information security program, which includes defined business continuity and disaster recovery guidelines. We will continue to closely monitor the situation, prepare for different kinds of scenarios and work tirelessly to ensure the well being of our employees in this conflict zone while providing the highest levels of security to our partners and customers.”