New Delhi: Check Point Software Technologies has appointed Jonathan Zanger as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), marking a strategic move to accelerate the company’s efforts in AI-led cybersecurity.
Zanger will lead Check Point’s global AI and cybersecurity strategy, with a focus on embedding automation and machine learning across its core platforms, including the Infinity architecture. His appointment aligns with the company’s broader goal of strengthening its prevention-first approach to enterprise security.
Bringing more than 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and applied AI, Zanger previously served as CTO at Trigo, where he oversaw the development of AI-based computer vision systems. He holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Check Point’s decision to elevate its AI leadership comes amid growing cybersecurity challenges and an industry-wide shift toward automation. The company was recently recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform, Q3 2025, which cited its roadmap for integrating AI to automate network security functions. Miercom’s assessment also identified Check Point as among the top-performing platforms in terms of AI-driven capabilities.
In a statement, Check Point CEO Nadav Zafrir noted that Zanger’s technical and leadership background will support the company’s strategy to deliver more adaptive, intelligence-based defenses.
Zanger’s appointment indicates a clear intent by Check Point to deepen its investment in AI infrastructure and talent. His role will involve shaping innovation efforts across AI centers and aligning technical development with the evolving threat landscape.
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