Check Point Software Celebrates Success of its Irish Channel Partners at Awards Gala with Guest Speaker Rob Kearney
Channel partners recognised for their outstanding achievements over the last 12-months at event in Dublin
Check Point Software, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has once again celebrated the achievements of its partners at the annual Irish Partner Awards Gala, held in Dublin on the 20th October.
Speaking at the event, Seamus McCorry, Ireland Country Manager at Check Point said: “The volume of incidents in Ireland is alarming, with an organisation being attacked on average 822 times per week in the last 6 months. We understand the challenges that SMBs face in the fight against cybercrime with fewer resources and manpower dedicated to threat prevention. That is why our channel partners are so valuable as an extension of these businesses, building resilience and consolidating cybersecurity without the need for in-house SOC teams.
“There has been a countrywide drive from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) to help business owners recognise and mitigate cyberattacks as hackers move away from bigger targets. It is our responsibility, and that of our partners, to support companies as they navigate this changing threat landscape.
“Our partners have worked tirelessly over the last twelve months to deliver another strong period of growth, and I want to personally thank them for their contribution in Ireland. We are proud to celebrate their success at our first in-person awards gala.”
The partner awards
The event took place at the Medley Private Dining and Events Space in Dublin. The Check Point Software Partner Day and Award Ceremony honours the input of Check Point’s affiliate companies and celebrates the growing partner community in Ireland.
During the evening, there was a fundraiser in support of Women’s Aid, with a total of over €1100 raised in donations. Guests were also treated to a talk by Rob Kearney, Ireland’s most decorated rugby player. His list of achievements for Leinster and Ireland includes being in Ireland’s top ten most-capped players of all time, two Six Nations Grand Slams and three Rugby World Cups. Rob was on hand to present the partner awards in various categories, including:
| Award | Winner |
| Partner of the Year | Integrity360 |
| Project of the Year | IP Options |
| Growth Partner of the Year | Presidio |
| Emerging Technology Partner of the Year | Pentesec |
| Distribution Partner of the Year | Data Solutions |
| Sales Champion of the Year | Kevin Carragher – Integrity360 |
| Marketing Champion of the Year | Aisling Bolger & Anna Zdun – Presidio |
| Technical Champion of the Year | Ernesto Cabello – Presidio |
| Channel Champion of the Year | Stewart Grant – Integrity360 |
Check Point has been making significant steps in the Irish market, having recently partnered with Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) to help upskill staff in cybersecurity, both within the HSE and across the broader health sector. The partnership with Check Point MIND’s SecureAcademy is part of a large-scale digital transformation program within Ireland’s health service to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies and solutions.
Check Point has also launched its new global Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Program which gives partners access to a fully integrated security portfolio and automated processes to remove administrative burden and empower a partner service-led approach. Under the new program, MSSPs can provide global SOC-as-a-Service without upfront investment and address major security incidents with streamlined onboarding and flexible pricing. The program includes Check Point’s prevention-first security operations suite Check Point Horizon, which partners can co-brand or white-label.
