Check Point expands cybersecurity training and cloud-based firewall services

Check Point Software Technologies has entered a partnership with Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to train over 500 cybersecurity students annually. Through a US$60,000 grant, the Check Point SecureAcademy curriculum will be integrated across all three ITE Colleges, supplementing the Higher Nitec in Cyber and Network Security programme. The initiative provides students with access to virtual labs, enterprise-grade tools, and industry certification preparation to prepare them for roles such as security operations centre analysts and network security specialists.

Separately, Check Point has introduced a Firewall-as-a-Subscription offering based on its R82.20 platform. This cloud-based model allows organizations to access network protection without the initial requirement for expensive hardware appliances. The platform is designed to defend against emerging threats from AI agents, bots, and chatbots, utilizing an agentic console for device and service management. The subscription model includes SandBlast AI-powered threat prevention and premium support services.