Check Point appoints Jonathan Zanger to lead global AI strategy

Check Point Software has appointed Jonathan Zanger as Chief Technology Officer with a remit to advance its global AI strategy and cyber security innovation.

The company stated that Zanger will oversee Check Point's cyber security and AI strategy as well as its AI centres worldwide, shaping the direction of its efforts in automation and machine learning across the organisation's platforms.

Leadership experience

Jonathan Zanger joins the company with more than 15 years of experience in developing and scaling cyber security and AI-based platforms. His previous position was as Chief Technology Officer at Trigo, where he led projects focused on advanced AI and computer vision systems for use in autonomous retail environments. Zanger also holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, in addition to an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

"AI is fundamentally reshaping both how cyber threats emerge and how we defend against them. 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 defense through bold innovation," said Nadav Zafrir, CEO at Check Point Software Technologies.

Focus on AI and prevention-first security

As Chief Technology Officer, Zanger's key responsibility will be directing the evolution of the company's AI initiatives, integrating advanced automation and machine learning throughout its Infinity Platform. Check Point said this approach is intended to enhance its prevention-first model for cyber security.

According to Check Point, recent developments have reinforced its direction, including its recognition as a Leader in the Forrester Wave: Zero Trust Platform, Q3 2025 report. The report specifically cited the company's "plan to deliver AI-driven capabilities to automate network security functions." The company was also validated by Miercom as one of the top-performing AI-powered security platforms in the industry. Both distinctions have, according to the company, supported its strategy to provide integrated and intelligent cyber security solutions suitable for hybrid IT ecosystems.

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

Supporting digital transformation

Zanger's appointment coincides with ongoing moves by Check Point to build out its capabilities in AI and cyber security, including investments in talent and technology. The company says it maintains a prevention-first approach and an open garden ecosystem as part of its strategy to offer cyber security to enterprises engaged in digital transformation.

Check Point believes these actions position it to provide businesses with the tools needed for resilience and confidence in complex IT environments, emphasising the growing significance of AI-driven technologies in both detecting and responding to cyber threats.