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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global leader in cyber security solutions, has appointed Jonathan Zanger as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 15 years of experience in cyber security and AI-driven platforms, Zanger will spearhead the company’s global cyber security and AI strategy, focusing on innovative, prevention-first solutions to combat evolving digital threats.
Check Point appoints Jonathan Zanger as Chief Technology Officer.
Zanger to lead global cyber security and AI strategy for the company.
Brings 15+ years of experience in AI and cyber security platforms.
Focus on advancing Check Point’s prevention-first Infinity Platform.
Aligns with recent recognition as a Leader in Forrester Wave™ 2025.
Aims to enhance AI-driven automation for hybrid IT environments.
Jonathan Zanger joins Check Point from Trigo, where he served as CTO and led the development of AI and computer vision systems for autonomous retail. His academic credentials include advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and an MBA from MIT. Zanger’s expertise will drive Check Point’s mission to integrate advanced AI and machine learning into its Infinity Platform, ensuring robust protection against sophisticated cyber threats.
“AI is fundamentally reshaping both how cyber threats emerge and how we defend against them,” said Nadav Zafrir, CEO at Check Point Software Technologies. “Jonathan’s deep technical expertise and leadership in cyber security and applied AI, will accelerate our mission to deliver prevention-first security for a hyperconnected world. His appointment reinforces our commitment to shaping the future of cyber defense through bold innovation.”
Zanger’s role involves embedding AI-driven automation across Check Point’s Infinity Platform, a cornerstone of its prevention-first approach. This aligns with recent industry recognition, including being named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform, Q3 2025, for its plan to automate network security functions using AI. Additionally, Miercom validated Check Point as a top-performing AI-powered security platform, underscoring its leadership in unified cyber defense for hybrid IT environments.
“I’m thrilled to join Check Point at such a pivotal moment,” said Jonathan Zanger, Chief Technology Officer at Check Point. “Cyber security must evolve faster than the threats it’s designed to stop. By embedding AI across every layer of our architecture, from gateways to the cloud, we’re not just keeping pace, we’re setting the pace.”
Zanger’s appointment signals Check Point’s commitment to expanding its AI investments and talent pool. The company’s open garden ecosystem and focus on intelligent, unified security solutions position it to help enterprises navigate digital transformation securely. By prioritizing prevention-first strategies, Check Point aims to empower organizations with resilient cyber defenses in an increasingly connected world.
Check Point’s strategic focus on AI innovation under Zanger’s leadership ensures it remains at the forefront of cyber security, delivering cutting-edge solutions to address the dynamic threat landscape.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a leading protector of digital trust, utilizing AI-powered cyber security solutions to safeguard over 100,000 organizations globally. Through its Infinity Platform and an open garden ecosystem, Check Point’s prevention-first approach delivers industry-leading security efficacy while reducing risk. Employing a hybrid mesh network architecture with SASE at its core, the Infinity Platform unifies the management of on-premises, cloud, and workspace environments to offer flexibility, simplicity and scale for enterprises and service providers.
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