Cyberint Joins Check Point, Expanding Threat Protection

Cybersecurity giant Check Point Software has announced plans to acquire Cyberint Technologies, a leader in external risk management. The deal is expected to significantly enhance Check Point’s Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and expand its managed threat intelligence offerings.

The acquisition comes on the heels of a significant leadership change. Last month, the cybersecurity company announced that Nadav Zafrir, a seasoned venture capitalist, will take over as CEO from Gil Shwed in December.

Integrating Cyberint’s advanced technology

Cyberint’s advanced technology will be integrated into Check Point’s Infinity Platform, which will provide customers with a more comprehensive and collaborative approach to threat prevention. Additionally, Cyberint’s services will be available as a managed offering through Check Point Infinity Platform Services.

Founded in 2010, Cyberint has experienced rapid growth and has been recognized for its innovative approach to external risk mitigation. With a focus on threat intelligence, digital risk protection, and attack surface management, Cyberint helps organizations defend against a wide range of cyber threats, including credential theft, phishing attacks, and social media impersonation.

Addressing the growing threat landscape

Yochai Corem, CEO at Cyberint, highlights the severity of such attacks.

“Leaked credentials and fake websites designed for malicious purposes are staggeringly prevalent today, with over 90% of organizations facing these threats,” said Corem in a press release. “This highlights the urgent need for real-time intelligence and proactive defense strategies, which our technology is able to mitigate in an effective way. We are thrilled to join the Check Point team. Integrating our solutions into the Infinity Platform will enhance our ability to protect organizations. Together, we will offer a more comprehensive security SOC offering that covers both internal and external threats.”

Sharon Schusheim, chief services officer at Check Point Software Technologies, also touted the benefits of the partnership. 

“We are excited to welcome Cyberint to the Check Point organization,” said Schusheim. Their solution aligns perfectly with our vision of collaborative threat prevention and enhances our SOC capabilities. We will be able to turn identified risks into autonomous preventative actions and work collaboratively across Check Point and third-party security products to contain compromised assets and mitigate external exposures.”

Cyberint’s key capabilities

Cyberint offers a comprehensive external risk management solution that helps security teams:

• Detect and eliminate fake websites, social media accounts, stolen credentials, and leaked data associated with their organization.
• Identify vulnerable internet-facing websites and applications.
• Prioritize and address these vulnerabilities effectively.

Cyberint delivers actionable intelligence within 20 minutes of setup, allowing security teams to respond to threats quickly.

Powered by artificial intelligence and enhanced by high-quality managed services, Cyberint provides effective risk detection, mitigation, and contextualized alerts with minimal false positives.

The acquisition is projected to close by the end of the year, according to Check Point.

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