Check Point Software Technologies 6K Current report

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November, 2023

Commission File Number 0-28584

CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

5 Ha’solelim Street, Tel Aviv, Israel

(Address of principal executive offices)

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INVESTOR CONTACT:	MEDIA CONTACT:
Kip E. Meintzer	Gil Messing
Check Point Software Technologies	Check Point Software Technologies
+1.650.628.2040	+1.650.628.2260
ir@checkpoint.com	press@checkpoint.com

Check Point Software Technologies Announces Ms. Jill Smith has Joined its Board of Directors

San Carlos, CA – Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, today announced Ms. Jill Smith has joined the company’s Board of Directors following her appointment at the 2023 Annual General Meeting.

Ms. Smith most recently served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Allied Minds, an IP commercialization company, from March 2017 through June 2019, and prior to that she served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of DigitalGlobe Inc., a global provider of satellite imagery products and services. “Ms. Smith brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience, including 17 years as chief executive officer of private and public companies in the technology and information services markets providing Check Point with invaluable expertise and leadership”, said Mr. Jerry Ungerman, Chairman of Check Point’s Board of Directors. “I look forward to working with Ms. Smith to drive a positive impact for all stakeholders, including our customers, partners, employees and shareholders.”

“I am excited to join Check Point, one of the most important companies in the cybersecurity industry at a time when the increased regulatory environment and security needs of enterprises underscore Check Point’s industry leadership,” said Ms. Smith. “I look forward to working with my fellow directors and management team to drive our strategy and execution to deliver increased value for all our stakeholders.”

“Ms. Smith’s decades of leadership experience provide Check Point with a diverse and expansive knowledge base that will contribute to the company’s goals,” said Gil Shwed, Founder and CEO of Check Point Software Technologies. “The addition of Ms. Smith reinforces our commitment to expanding our industry leadership and enhancing shareholder value.”

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About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions to corporate enterprises and governments globally. Check Point Infinity’s portfolio of solutions protects enterprises and public organizations from 5th generation cyberattacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware, and other threats. Infinity comprises four core pillars delivering uncompromised security and generation V threat prevention across enterprise environments: Check Point Harmony, for remote users; Check Point CloudGuard, to automatically secure clouds; and Check Point Quantum, to protect network perimeters and datacenters, all controlled by the industry’s most comprehensive, intuitive unified security management; Check Point Horizon, a prevention-first security operations suite. Check Point protects over 100,000 organizations of all sizes.

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
	By: /s/ Roei Golan Roei Golan Chief Financial Officer

November 1^st, 2023

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