Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Check Point's firewall with cloud-based security earns top honors from technology experts
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that ZoneAlarm® Free Firewall received the prestigious Editors’ Choice Award from PC Magazine, a leading resource for comprehensive lab-based product reviews reaching over 7 million technology buyers. ZoneAlarm Free Firewall also received a rating of five out of five stars from CNET.com, where people go to discover the latest in tech and consumer electronics. These highly acclaimed awards provide the most trusted buying recommendations for technology products and services across the globe. The new ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is available via a free download at: www.zonealarm.com.
“Anyone with Internet access needs both antivirus and a strong firewall for basic personal computer security,” said Bari Abdul, vice president of consumer sales. “Receiving top honors from PC Magazine and CNET gives our customers the confidence that ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is the best solution for blocking unauthorized access to personal and financial data.”
Neil Rubenking from PC Magazine also recognizes the need for a strong firewall stating: “Antivirus is not enough; everybody should have firewall protection that's more potent than the built-in Windows firewall.” The reviewer was also impressed with ZoneAlarm’s SmartDefense technology concluding: “…the addition of SmartDefense Advisor in version 9.2 makes a good product even better. Once again ZoneAlarm is PCMag's Editors' Choice in the personal firewall category.”
Seth Rosenblatt from CNET awarded the new ZoneAlarm Free Firewall with five out of five stars due to the multiple new features including “quieter outbound protection, behavioral detection…, automatic Wi-Fi security setting activation, antiphishing protection, an overhauled ZoneAlarm toolbar, and 2GB of online storage for free.” In addition to the “smooth” and fast installation process, CNET commented on the improved performance and extremely low rate of program interference providing the following bottom line: “ZoneAlarm Firewall Free 9.2 has gotten quieter and more effective, and should be considered an excellent tool for replacing the adequate default Windows firewall with a stronger option that includes better outbound protection, antiphishing guards, and ZoneAlarm's behavioral detection network.”
