Check Point Software Technologies, a provider of AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, has appointed Jonathan Zanger as its new Chief Technology Officer. Zanger will oversee the company’s global AI and cybersecurity strategy, including its AI innovation centers. He brings over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and AI platforms, previously serving as CTO at Trigo, where he led the development of computer vision systems for autonomous retail. “Jonathan’s deep technical expertise and leadership in cyber security and applied AI will accelerate our mission to deliver prevention-first security for a hyperconnected world,” said Nadav Zafrir, CEO of Check Point.
As CTO, Zanger will focus on embedding advanced AI and automation across Check Point’s Infinity Platform to strengthen its prevention-based security model. “I’m thrilled to join Check Point at such a pivotal moment. Cybersecurity must evolve faster than the threats it’s designed to stop. By embedding AI across every layer of our architecture, from gateways to the cloud, we’re not just keeping pace, we’re setting the pace,” Zanger said. His appointment reflects Check Point’s broader strategy to expand AI investment and talent, enhancing its platform’s capabilities for hybrid IT environments.