Roddy MacCallum

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a renowned provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has announced that it has partnered with the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) to support its new cyber incident response helpline for the Scottish SME community. The free helpline, which is the first of its kind in the UK, launched in October 2020 in the face of rising cyber threats towards businesses and charities in the SME community across Scotland. The helpline provides both immediate and ongoing support to SMEs and third sector organizations after a suspected cyber incident, giving them expert guidance on handling the incident and returning to secure operations. As an expert provider of Incident Response services, Check Point is the first cybersecurity solutions vendor to join the SBRC’s ‘Cyber Incident Response Cadre’ of partners providing support for businesses that have been hit by cyber attacks. cybersecurity issues Following an initial call to a Cyber Incident Response Manager at SBRC, organizations targeted by suspected attacks are then directed to members of the cadre’s incident response teams, including Check Point, who provide an hour of free support to organizations, to help them identify and contain the threat, and minimize its impact. Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report showed that 28% of breach victims globally were SMEs Check Point can also handle the incident lifecycle from triage to remediation with detailed documentation and reports, irrespective of whether the clients are existing Check Point customers. The 2020 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report showed that 28% of all breach victims globally were SMEs, with 54% of attempted attacks on SMEs being successful, compared to just 7% success at larger companies. 62% of SMEs say they lack the skills to deal with cybersecurity issues. Cyber incident response “Being able to help SMEs that have been targeted by cyber attacks to recover quickly is critical to their continued operation. In many cases, SMEs don’t have the expert resources available in-house to deal with cyber incidents and don’t know who to turn to for help,” said Roddy MacCallum, Head of Scotland at Check Point Software Technologies. "By partnering with SBRC on its cyber incident response helpline, we can give SMEs access to the knowledge and support they need to recover as fast as possible from attacks, and help protect the digital health of our community.” Prevent cyber attacks This partnership shows Check Point’s ongoing commitment to providing SMEs with the training and support “We’re delighted to welcome Check Point as a new member of the SBRC Cyber Cadre team. Check Point’s credentials in incident response is outstanding, and they join a group of other dedicated organizations that will support the local SME community. Involving a global leader in cybersecurity such as Check Point, with the sheer scale of resources they have, adds real value to the services we deliver and will be of great benefit to the SME community we serve”, said Mark Cunningham-Dickie, Scottish Business Resilience Centre’s Cyber Incident and Response Manager. Check Point has worked with the Scottish Business Resilience Centre for the past two years, helping businesses in Scotland and across the UK stay secure. This new partnership shows Check Point’s ongoing commitment to providing SMEs with the training and support needed to help them prevent cyber attacks from impacting their business. Strengthen cybersecurity Check Point won the ‘Best Customer Experience’ award (decided by public vote) at the most recent Scottish Cyber Awards, hosted by the Scottish Business Resilience Centre. Check Point’s Incident Response is a full-featured service to help organizations immediately respond to a cyber attack. After full containment, Check Point works with businesses to strengthen cybersecurity controls to thwart further attacks.

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a foremost provider of cybersecurity solutions, has announced that it has become a strategic partner of FinTech Scotland, an independent not-for-profit body jointly established by the private sector and the Scottish Government. Check Point solutions bring a practical boost to cybersecurity awareness and engagement with Scottish fintech firms. The collaboration will offer industry-leading security solutions and education and training resources to help Scottish fintech companies protect their business and data against advanced cyber-threats. Protect business against cyber threats The partnership will see Check Point deliver cybersecurity education and training initiatives to organizations operating in FinTech Scotland’s cluster. It will also work with the fintech SMEs to enable cybersecurity from the outset with focused solutions to help protect their businesses against cyber threats targeting networks, cloud deployments, and mobile devices. Fintech cluster FinTech Scotland is supported by a broad range of global financial services, technology, and professional services firms, as well as the University of Edinburgh and the University of Strathclyde, the Financial Conduct Authority, Scottish Government, and Scottish Enterprise. Check Point brings its expertise and global experience in cybersecurity, which will help further develop Scotland’s position as a global fintech cluster. Embedded cybersecurity “Scotland is home to a phenomenal pool of fintech talent. However, as with many sectors, these firms face complex challenges right now, as they navigate the changes to their networks due to the rapid digital transformation and remote working practices forced upon us all,” said Roddy MacCallum, Head of Scotland at Check Point Software Technologies.  “By partnering with FinTech Scotland, we aim to equip these firms with the tools and support they need to ensure cybersecurity is deeply embedded within their business in these challenging times and beyond.” Safe and secure innovation “We’re delighted to welcome Check Point as a strategic partner. They join a group of global organizations that have decided to support the development and growth of the Scottish fintech cluster.” “Cyber threats are one of the biggest concerns for fintech entrepreneurs. Involving a global expert in cybersecurity will help address those concerns and support fintech SME’s to confidently develop safe and secure innovation,” said Nicola Anderson, interim CEO at FinTech Scotland. Online event The partnership with FinTech Scotland further demonstrates Check Point’s ongoing commitment to providing essential education and training in Scotland. To mark the launch of the partnership, Check Point and FinTech Scotland are hosting an online event on November 26 to discuss the latest cybersecurity threats in the sector.