Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore
Check Point Software Technologies has introduced an automated threat intelligence platform in Singapore that combines offensive and defensive cybersecurity measures with local data residency.
The platform has been developed in response to the growing trend of AI-powered cyber attacks, such as email impersonation and phishing, which have become more frequent and sophisticated, resulting in significant financial losses and large-scale data breaches globally. According to Check Point Software Technologies, over 90% of organisations are exposed to risks from leaked credentials and malicious fake websites.
Rebecca Law, Country Manager, Singapore, Check Point Software Technologies, said: "In today's threat landscape, organisations simply cannot afford to depend on reactive protection. You have to start building your cyber security now, for the threats of tomorrow. It's about being proactive, and future-proofing security operations for your organization."
The new platform, described by Check Point as a first-of-its-kind, integrates AI and machine learning-powered threat intelligence, dark web monitoring, vulnerability tracking, software-as-a-service (SaaS) and email threat protection, as well as automated one-click remediation. All metadata and sensitive information associated with the platform are hosted locally in Singapore, aligning with regulatory requirements and providing users with local jurisdictional control over their data.
Abhishek Kumar Singh, Head, Security Engineering, Check Point Software Technologies Singapore, commented on the changing cybersecurity operations required in organisations: "Proper cyber security hygiene today requires Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). However, most organisations do not have the unified and right tools to operationalize CTEM effectively across the offensive and defensive layers."
The platform automates the entire Continuous Threat Exposure Management cycle, aiming to overcome the shortage of cybersecurity professionals and to allow enterprises to bridge gaps between their defensive and offensive security mechanisms. By being hosted locally, the platform improves performance by reducing round-trip time, which enables accelerated threat detection and policy enforcement. Application responsiveness and network resilience are also enhanced through built-in redundancy and high availability features.
Among its capabilities, the platform delivers proactive email security, including Business Email Compromise (BEC) protection, DMARC management, phishing prevention, and other threat prevention functionalities. It also provides security for SaaS applications and generative AI risks, monitors attack surfaces for external threats, and supports digital risk protection through dark web surveillance and automated takedown requests for malicious websites.
The integration of these features aims to enable real-time detection, validation, and mitigation of cyber threats. The platform's policy enforcement is managed within Singapore, ensuring organisations meet regulatory compliance while also gaining an additional layer of data security. Check Point further stated its intention to support third-party integration in the future to broaden its security ecosystem while retaining control over proprietary intelligence.
Ms Law added: "This locally-hosted platform is foundational to Zero Trust and Hybrid Mesh architectures, serving as secure, policy – enforcing entry points that enable fast, authenticated access across the Asia Pacific region. As the future evolves, AI-driven and edge-native platforms will deliver real-time threat detection, low-latency performance, and sustainable infrastructure tailored for modern, cloud-first enterprises."
Check Point reports that the platform brings protection closer to the end-user, creating an environment for quicker detection and policy application while minimising business disruption. Designed for scalability, it is positioned to serve organisations across Singapore and Southeast Asia as they respond to the evolving cyber threat environment.
The announcement from Check Point Software Technologies comes as organisations continue to face constraints with cybersecurity staffing and the need for systems that provide both comprehensive protection and regulatory compliance in local jurisdictions.
