Check Point Launches Firewall-as-a-Subscription to Put Advanced AI-Era Protection Within Reach of Every Organization

One subscription gives organizations of every size Check Point's AI Network Firewall, AI-powered threat prevention and agentic management, with no upfront hardware purchase

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader in cyber security solutions, today announced the new Firewall-as-a-Subscription program that gives organizations of every size access to Check Point's most advanced AI security and network threat prevention. Through one predictable subscription, organizations get Check Point Force Firewalls with the AI Network Firewall capabilities introduced in R82.20, AI-powered threat prevention, Live Updates and agentic management, without a large upfront hardware purchase.

Inflation and rising interest rates are increasing borrowing costs and shrinking capital budgets, and for many organizations a single rate rise can wipe out the budget for a planned firewall refresh. Security budgets are under the same pressure. According to the IANS Research and Artico Search 2026 Security Budget Benchmark, the median security budget did not grow this year and 55% of CISOs saw their budgets stay flat or fall. While 64% asked for an increase, only 45% received one. At the same time, AI is increasing what every network has to inspect. When budgets are this tight, firewall refreshes are often among the first projects to slip, leaving organizations on hardware that was never designed for today's AI-driven traffic and attacks.

Firewall-as-a-Subscription builds on R82.20, which introduced the AI Network Firewall in July 2026 to inspect AI traffic, protect AI applications and help govern AI agents at the network layer. Firewall-as-a-Subscription is the next step in Check Point's mission to secure AI transformation, making that protection available to organizations of every size and budget.

"Organizations of all sizes face the same AI-driven threats, but for many, capital budget cycles often force them to delay firewall refreshes or buy more capacity than they need," said Pete Finalle, Research Manager, Security and Trust at IDC. "Consumption models that turn on-premises security hardware into a predictable operating expense, and let organizations scale protection as their needs grow, can help close that gap. We expect demand for this kind of flexibility to rise as AI adoption increases the traffic and risk networks must handle."

What Firewall-as-a-Subscription includes:

• AI Network Firewall: the R82.20 capabilities that inspect AI traffic, protect AI applications and help govern AI agents at the network layer
• Check Point Force Firewalls: sized and priced on the threat prevention throughput the organization needs
• AI-powered threat prevention: including SandBlast, with a 99.9% block rate against zero-day attacks
• Live Updates: security updates applied on the fly, with no reboots or downtime
• Smart-1 Agentic Management package: cloud-based security management with no additional on-premises infrastructure
• Premium support: 24x7, with direct or collaborative options
• Professional services: Check Point Global Services Flex Credits that cover policy migration from another vendor's firewall, or other Check Point services

"Every organization is adopting AI, and every organization deserves the same level of protection, whatever its size or budget," said Avi Rembaum, President Global Technical Sales at Check Point Software Technologies. "With Firewall-as-a-Subscription, we are making our most advanced AI security, threat prevention and agentic management available through one simple subscription, so organizations can secure their AI transformation today."

Organizations pay one predictable monthly or annual subscription instead of buying hardware upfront. They can upgrade throughput at any time during the three-year term and move to new hardware after 36 months, so protection keeps pace with AI adoption and business growth.

Availability
Check Point Firewall-as-a-Subscription will be available on November 1^st through Check Point partners, with monthly or annual payment options. Learn more here. 

Frequently asked questions

What is Check Point Firewall-as-a-Subscription?
A Firewall-as-a-Subscription that gives organizations of every size access to Check Point's most advanced AI security and network threat prevention, including the AI Network Firewall, AI-powered threat prevention and agentic management, through one predictable monthly or annual subscription instead of an upfront hardware purchase.

How does Firewall-as-a-Subscription help organizations with tight budgets?
It removes the need for a large upfront hardware purchase. Organizations pay one predictable subscription, start with the capacity they need today and scale as they grow.

What is included in the subscription?
Check Point Force Firewalls with the AI Network Firewall capabilities introduced in R82.20, AI-powered threat prevention, Live Updates, agentic management through Smart-1 Cloud, 24x7 premium support, and professional services credits that cover policy migration.

How flexible is the subscription?
The subscription runs for three years. Throughput can be upgraded at any time, and a full hardware upgrade is available after 36 months.

How does Firewall-as-a-Subscription relate to R82.20?
Subscribed firewalls include the AI Network Firewall capabilities introduced in R82.20, which inspect AI traffic, protect AI applications and help govern AI agents. Firewall-as-a-Subscription extends that protection to organizations of every size.

Who is it designed for?
Organizations of every size that want advanced AI security and network threat prevention with predictable costs, without oversizing hardware for future growth or making a large upfront purchase.

Follow Check Point on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, YouTube and our blog.

About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a global cyber security leader protecting more than 100,000 organizations worldwide. Its mission is to secure enterprises' AI transformation. With a prevention-first approach and an open ecosystem architecture, Check Point helps organizations block advanced threats, prioritize exposures, and automate security operations across complex digital environments. The unified architecture simplifies protection across hybrid networks, multi-cloud environments, digital workspaces, and AI systems. Structured around four strategic pillars, Hybrid Mesh Network Security, Workspace Security, Exposure Management, and AI Security, Check Point delivers consistent protection and visibility across multivendor environments, enabling organizations to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and accelerate innovation without increasing complexity.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding our products and solutions, our expectations regarding future growth, the expansion of Check Point's industry leadership, the enhancement of shareholder value and the delivery of an industry-leading cyber security platform to customers worldwide. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results or events in the future are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Check Point as of the date hereof, and Check Point disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

SOURCE Check Point Software Technologies