Former Trigo CTO Jonathan Zanger heads to Check Point Software as new Chief Technology Officer

Jonathan Zanger has joined cyber security solutions provider, Check Point Software, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

He was previously CTO at Trigo.

In a LinkedIn post, he said: "For over three decades, Check Point has been a global cybersecurity leader - from inventing the first commercial firewall to protecting more than 100,000 organisations worldwide. Its legacy of innovation, scale, and trust has made it a cornerstone of modern cyber defence."

“Today, we’re at a turning point. AI is reshaping the threat landscape and redefining how security must be built and delivered. As CTO, I’m excited to help lead Check Point through this next chapter: embedding AI at the core, scaling innovation, supporting our customers in adopting AI securely, and delivering solutions that keep organisations ahead of emerging threats.”

He added: “I’m looking forward to working with our exceptional team to advance the way security is designed, deployed, and experienced - creating solutions that truly make a difference for organisations worldwide.”

On Trigo, he said: "I was a privilege to help lead the company’s journey - building a world class computer vision and AI platform, launching transformative retail products, and shaping our technology and product strategy alongside an extraordinary group of people.”

“Together, we’ve brought ideas from whiteboard sketches to full scale systems, supported millions of shoppers around the world, and witnessed firsthand the delight of people experiencing our ultimate checkout experience."

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