Check Point Software strengthens India’s commitment; opens its second largest global office in Bengaluru

Check Point Software Software Technologies Ltd recently announced the opening of its new office in Bengaluru to meet the growing demands of industry clients looking for prevention-first security solutions in India. With a spacious 42,700 square foot layout and a capacity of over 350 seats, this new office has been carefully designed to ensure protection and productivity. The office is now the company’s second largest office globally, second to its headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, underscoring Check Point’s significant investment and unwavering commitment to India.

In addition to its impressive dimensions, the new office has been strategically designed to support innovation, collaboration and productivity. It features a customer service center and AI demo zones that serve as interactive platforms where customers can discover and test cutting-edge security solutions tailored to their unique industry requirements. From hands-on demonstrations of advanced threat detection systems to simulated cyber attack scenarios, these spaces enable customers to effectively assess and implement robust security measures. Additionally, the office will provide all Check Point Software services in India, serving customers across the country.

In addition to modern work tools and state-of-the-art connectivity solutions to enhance productivity and showcase the latest security technologies, employees can benefit from a variety of facilities and amenities, including recreation areas, a games room and a café, making it a hub for both productivity and security.

The cyber security market in India is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. According to DSCI, the Indian cyber security market is expected to account for 5% of the global market by 2028. According to Check Point Software’s cyberattack statistics, in the first quarter of 2024, an organization in India was attacked an average of 2,807 times per week, indicating a +YoY change of 33%. This was the second highest result in the APAC region, requiring advanced security solutions. According to Check Point Research, India is witnessing a significant increase in cyberattacks, with weekly attacks increasing by 33% in the first quarter of 2024, outpacing the global increase of 28%. As India progresses in its digital transformation, addressing these security challenges becomes increasingly important.

“India is a strategic market for us in terms of talent and market potential. Given the pace of digitalization and the constantly evolving cyber threat landscape in India, the region offers unprecedented business growth opportunities. The opening of our new office marks a pivotal moment for Check Point Software in India, as the office will serve as a hub of innovation, supporting our mission to secure India’s digital future and responding to the growing demand for robust cybersecurity solutions by investing in sales, strategies go-to-market and new technologies, incorporating artificial intelligence into our next-generation cybersecurity solutions,” he said Sundar Balasubramanian, India and Managing Director, SAARC, Check Point Software Software Technologies.

He continued, “We recognize the importance of competent and skilled resources in driving operations, which is why we invest heavily in developing local cybersecurity talent, providing partners, customers and employees with cybersecurity skills and security awareness training to stay safe at work and everywhere.“

As cyber security pioneers with over 30 years of experience, Check Point Software first entered India in 2003 with a modest office in Bangalore, which gradually grew into its current office. Embarking on a growth trajectory, Check Point Software India is set to inaugurate a new office in Chennai next month, a strategic move to expand security support to partners and customers across the country. With a dynamic ecosystem of over 600 partners across India, Check Point is a channel-driven company that recently launched its New Partner Program, aimed at maximizing partner potential and driving growth. This strategic initiative underscores Check Point Software’s commitment to both customers and partners as they work together to strengthen the digital landscape.