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DUBAI, UAE – August 4, 2025 — Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a global cybersecurity leader, has secured a major regulatory milestone in the UAE with its Infinity Portal and suite of cloud-based SaaS security services receiving official certification from the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC). The certification, awarded under the DESC Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Security Standard, affirms Check Point’s compliance with strict cybersecurity requirements for operating within the UAE’s government and semi-government sectors.
Trusted Cybersecurity Partner to UAE Government Entities
The DESC certification underscores Check Point’s ongoing commitment to enhancing digital trust and supporting national cybersecurity frameworks across the region.
“Achieving DESC certification reflects our ongoing commitment to regional cybersecurity priorities,” said Ram Narayanan, Country Manager for the Middle East at Check Point Software Technologies. “It reinforces our trusted position as a cybersecurity partner to UAE government stakeholders and ensures our Infinity Platform meets the rigorous standards required for critical infrastructure and public sector operations.”
This recognition bolsters Check Point’s credentials as a preferred cybersecurity solutions provider in one of the most advanced and security-conscious digital environments in the region.
Comprehensive SaaS Suite Receives Regulatory Green Light
The certification covers a broad range of Check Point’s cloud-delivered security solutions provided through the Infinity Portal. These include:
- Harmony Email & Collaboration
- Harmony Endpoint
- Harmony Mobile
- Harmony Browse
- Infinity XDR/XPR
- Infinity Events
- Next-Gen Security Management
- Quantum Smart-1 Cloud
All these services are now formally recognized as compliant with the DESC framework and will maintain certified status from May 2025 to May 2026.
Aligned with Global Security Standards
The DESC CSP Security Standard draws from globally accepted cybersecurity and cloud governance frameworks, including:
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013
- ISO/IEC 27002:2013
- ISO/IEC 27017:2015
- ISR:2017 v.02 (Information Security Regulation)
- Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix 3.0.1
The certification process is designed to ensure that cloud service providers meet DESC’s rigorous operational, technical, and security benchmarks, offering assurance to public sector clients who rely on certified platforms to safeguard critical data and infrastructure.
Enabling Secure Cloud Adoption and Digital Innovation
This latest certification is part of Check Point’s broader regional strategy focused on regulatory compliance, secure cloud transformation, and long-term public sector collaboration. It also reinforces the company’s alignment with the UAE’s national cyber resilience goals.
By achieving this certification, Check Point strengthens its role in enabling secure digital innovation, helping government entities adopt advanced cloud solutions with confidence while ensuring adherence to the highest standards of information security.
The milestone not only highlights Check Point’s technical leadership in cloud security but also its strategic focus on regional needs, paving the way for continued engagement with public sector digital transformation initiatives across the United Arab Emirates.
