Check Point acquires Cyberint to boost security operations and threat intelligence

Check Point Software Technologies, a cybersecurity platform provider, has announced an agreement to acquire Cyberint Technologies, a company specialising in external risk management solutions. This acquisition aims to significantly strengthen Check Point’s Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and expand its managed threat intelligence services. 

Cyberint’s expertise will be integrated into the Check Point Infinity Platform, enhancing collaborative threat prevention. Additionally, these capabilities will be available as a managed service through the Check Point Infinity Platform Services. 

Founded in 2010, Cyberint employs over 170 people globally and is recognised for its rapid growth in the external risk management sector. The company addresses critical security challenges such as stolen employee credentials, fake websites, and social media impersonation. Cyberint provides threat intelligence, digital risk protection, and attack surface management to a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies. 

Yochai Corem, CEO at Cyberint, “We are thrilled to join the Check Point team. Integrating our solutions into the Infinity Platform will enhance our ability to protect organisations. Together, we will offer a more comprehensive security SOC offering that covers both internal and external threats.”

“We are excited to welcome Cyberint to the Check Point organisation. Their solution aligns perfectly with our vision of collaborative threat prevention and enhances our SOC capabilities,” stated Sharon Schusheim, Chief Services Officer at Check Point Software Technologies. “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 offers a comprehensive external risk management solution, enabling detection and mitigation of threats such as impersonating websites, social media accounts, and leaked data. The solution also helps organisations identify vulnerabilities in internet-facing websites and applications, allowing for effective prioritisation and mitigation. 

The integration of AI and managed services into Cyberint’s platform ensures effective risk detection and mitigation, with minimal false positives. Managed services further provide expert guidance, ensuring thorough and high-quality management of cybersecurity threats.