CHKP Soars 2.21% Despite 22.55% Volume Drop to 270M Rank 415 as Cloud Security Expansion and Dubai Certification Drive Momentum

On August 4, 2025, Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) rose 2.21% despite a 22.55% decline in daily trading volume to $0.27 billion, ranking 415th in market activity. Recent developments highlight strategic expansions and regulatory milestones that could influence investor sentiment.

The company expanded its CloudGuard WAF global infrastructure by adding eight new points of presence (PoPs) in key regions, including Singapore, Canada, Australia, and Brazil. This move supports the growing adoption of its AI-driven, signature-free web application firewall, which offers real-time threat mitigation and has been recognized as a leader in Gartner and GigaOm evaluations. Enhanced PoPs improve performance and resilience, aligning with rising demand for cloud-native security solutions.

Check Point also secured certification from the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) under UAE cloud security standards for its Infinity Portal and SaaS offerings. This compliance strengthens its position in the public sector and regulated markets, ensuring alignment with international frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001 and CSA Cloud Controls Matrix. The certification covers critical services such as Harmony Email, Infinity XDR, and Quantum Smart-1 Cloud, valid through May 2026.

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