Jonathan Zanger named CTO to advance AI at Check Point

Jonathan Zanger has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer at Check Point Software Technologies and will lead the company's global cyber security and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Zanger steps into the CTO role with over 15 years of experience focused on developing and scaling cyber security and AI-based platforms. Prior to assuming this position, he served as CTO at Trigo, a company specialising in advanced AI and computer vision systems for autonomous retail. His academic background includes advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, as well as an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

In his new role, Zanger will be responsible for shaping the evolution of Check Point's AI strategy. One of his main tasks will be embedding automation and machine learning across the Check Point Infinity Platform to support the company's prevention-first approach to cyber security. The objective is to enable more effective protection against the evolving landscape of cyber threats affecting enterprises operating in increasingly digital and hybrid environments.

The company's recognition as a leader in the Forrester Wave: Zero Trust Platform, Q3 2025 report, highlighted its ongoing efforts in AI. The report specifically noted Check Point's "plan to deliver AI-driven capabilities to automate network security functions." Additionally, Miercom has validated Check Point as one of the top-performing AI-powered security platforms in the sector, reflecting its achievements in automation and intelligent security management.

"AI is fundamentally reshaping both how cyber threats emerge and how we defend against them," said Nadav Zafrir, CEO at Check Point Software Technologies. "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. His appointment reinforces our commitment to shaping the future of cyber defence through bold innovation."

With AI's growing role in both advancing and combating cyber attacks, Check Point's new leadership aims to implement machine learning and automation from network gateways to the cloud. The expansion of the company's AI capabilities will be guided by Zanger's technical and strategic expertise in the field.

"I'm thrilled to join Check Point at such a pivotal moment," said Jonathan Zanger, Chief Technology Officer at Check Point. "Cyber security 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."

The appointment of Zanger comes as Check Point continues to expand its investment in AI and reinforce its talent pool in cyber defence. The company's approach involves a unified strategy that integrates various environments - on-premises, hybrid, and cloud - under one management framework, while focusing on automation and continuous monitoring.

Check Point's Infinity Platform and ecosystem aim to support enterprise and service provider clients as digital transformation accelerates. Through its prevention-first ethos and open garden ecosystem, Check Point seeks to address the demands of hybrid mesh network architecture, security efficacy, and operational scalability across diverse IT environments.

Zanger's focus will now be on aligning Check Point's future AI strategy with industry demands for intelligent and unified security solutions. His leadership is expected to further the company's objectives as it bolsters its approach to prevention-first cyber security through AI integration.