Check Point Integrity is an

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software product developed by

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. It is designed to protect

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s and the

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s they connect to from computer worms,

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, and intrusion attempts by

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. The software aims to stop new PC threats and attacks before

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updates have been installed on the PC. The software includes. * network access controls that detect and remedy security policy violations before a PC is allowed to connect to a network; * application controls that block or terminate

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programs before they can transmit information to an unauthorized party; * a personal

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; * an intrusion prevention system (IPS
Check Point Intrusion Prevention System – IPS
* spyware detection and removal; * and

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security tools. An administrator manages the security policies that apply to groups of

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from a central console and

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. Check Point acquired the Integrity software as part of its acquisition of endpoint security start-up Zone Labs in 2004. The Integrity software, released in early 2002, was derived from the

ZoneAlarm ZoneAlarm is an internet security software company that provides consumer antivirus and firewall products. ZoneAlarm was developed by Zone Labs, whose CEOs were Kevin Nickel, Mouad Abid and Shahin and the Company was acquired in March 2004 by Ch ...

security technology and added central policy management and network access control functions. Integrity was integrated with network gateways (the

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VPN 3000 series) to ensure that a PC met security requirements before it was granted access to the network.

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for endpoint security grew in 2003 after the SQL Slammer and Blaster computer worms reportedly caused extensive damage, despite widespread use of

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software on personal computers. A number of destructive worms that followed, and the subsequent rise of spyware as a significant problem, continued to increase demand for endpoint security products.

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and

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s and required

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s mandated by governmental and professional authorities, along with infections and damage caused by guest PC access, have also prompted use of such security software. Competitors include Symantec/Sygate, Cisco Security Agent, McAfee Entercept, and even point products like Determina's Memory Firewall.

External links

Check Point Software Technologies website page on Check Point Integrity
(aka Check Point Endpoint Security)

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