This Week in CheckMates 18 January 2020

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CheckMates Go S03E01: Dan Wiley on Cyber Threats in 2020

We're back with new episodes of the CheckMates Go Cyber Security podcast! If you missed our CheckMates Fest, Check Point's Chief Security Advisor Dan Wiley gave us an overview of what Incidence Response saw in 2020 in terms of cyber threats.

CheckMates Everywhere Winners

Congratulations to our winners of the CheckMates Everywhere Photo Contest:

• People's Choice: Brooke Cassidy
• Most Exciting Photo: Liam Churchman

• Most Beautiful Location: Andrew Pearce and Olaf Jacobi

Call For Papers: CPX 360 2021

We are excited to announce CPX 360 2021, the industry's premier cyber security summit and expo. This year the event is going virtual on Feb 23 - 24, 2021. We’re looking for speakers who will teach, share and inspire Check Point customers and partners to use the innovations, strategies, tools, and techniques needed to prevent cyber threats!

Check Point Certification Program Update

Beginning 31 January 2021, Check Point is updating the certification program with new criteria for achieving the Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM) certification as well as introducing the new CCSM Elite certification. Check out the New Certification Model FAQ for details.

Software Updates

• R80/R80.10 End of Support in May 2021

• SandBlast Agent/Endpoint Security E84.30 for Mac is GA

Community Updates

• R81 Migration Tools
• How to Configure Site-to-Site VPN as Responder Only
• URL Filtering Troubleshooting
• Disable/Delete/Rename admin User in Gaia
• AdBlock and IPS: Multiple Websites Mine Cryptocurrencies CPU Hijacking

Upcoming Events

We have a number of events planned for the next several weeks:

Value of Security Vendor Self-Awareness

Is your company really secured? How can Check Point remain relevant in the ever-changing attack landscape? Join us on 20 January 2021 when @Irina_Shalem will give you a unique peek under the hood of a platform enabling Check Point to stay head of new, sophisticated multi-stage attacks!

Virtual User Group Events

While anyone is welcome to register for a CheckMates Live Virtual Edition event, events are limited to a certain number of participants with priority given to those within the specified geographic area.
If you're interested in a specific topic for your area, contact us and we'll be happy to arrange a session for your area!
Bookmark the CheckMates Calendar to have an up-to-date list of events at your fingertips!
If you attend CheckMates Live events, you can get CPE credit! 

• 26 January 2021: Netherlands: Performance Optimization Part 3: CoreXL
• 28 January 2021: DACH: Performance Optimization Part 2: SecureXL