Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. announced an extended collaboration with Intel Corporation to offer enhanced anti-ransomware capabilities for Check Point Harmony's customers. As ransomware attacks increase in scale and sophistication, integrating the Intel vPro(R) platform's Threat Detection Technology (TDT) within Check Point Harmony Endpoint helps provide enterprises with processor level anti-ransomware security at both the hardware and software levels, at no extra cost. Cyber criminals are becoming more creative in their attacks.

Data from CPR's mid-year security report revealed a 42% global increase in cyberattacks placing ransomware as the number one threat. Prevention-first continues to be the best cyber security strategy, as once an attack happens, it can be challenging to repair the damage to both the company and its reputation. The extended collaboration will lead to a new integration which will be available to customers in early 2023.