Summary
Public sector organizations are navigating an application security environment where threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, automated and difficult to anticipate. The growing use of AI by attackers can accelerate the discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities, creating additional challenges for teams responsible for protecting government applications, APIs and sensitive information. At the same time, security teams must balance effective protection with the operational effort required to maintain traditional security controls.
Check Point takes an AI-driven approach to application security that is designed to identify threats based on patterns, context and application behavior. Its WAF capabilities work alongside API security, DDoS protection, bot management and AI security to help organizations identify malicious activity, address emerging threats and protect applications without relying exclusively on manually maintained signatures and rules.
This session explores the changing application security landscape and demonstrates how Check Point approaches protection against both established and emerging threats. Speakers discuss real-world attack examples, zero-day protection, API discovery, AI application security and prompt injection before providing a live look at the platform. The session also includes an overview of how government organizations can procure Check Point solutions through Carahsoft.
· AI-Driven Detection: Analyze application activity using behavioral and contextual signals to identify potentially malicious requests.
· Broader Application Protection: Address web application, API, DDoS, bot and AI-related security risks through an integrated platform.
· Reduced Security Operations: Use automated learning and contextual analysis to help minimize manual rule creation and ongoing WAF management.
Speakers
Head of Cloud Security Product Management
Check Point
Hezi Bahry is the Head of Cloud Security at Product Management for Check Point, managing Check Point WAF. Before joining Check Point, Mr. Bahry founded a startup company, operated in the AI, a behavioral learning field. Mr. Bahry has a master's degree in Business Administration (Technology & Entrepreneurship) from the Technion and a Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering) from the Technion.
Cloud Security Architect
Check Point
Alfred Trevino is a Cloud Security Architect at Check Point. With over 30 years in tech, his journey has evolved alongside the digital landscape—from foundational enterprise networking to modern Cloud Security Architecture. He bridges the gap between security and engineering, helping organizations navigate their cloud transformations with a focus on compliance, automation and seamless integration.
Core Focus & Experience:
● Cloud Security & DevSecOps: End-to-end architecture across CDN Providers (Cloudflare, Akamai, CloudFront, Front Door) Public (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and Private Clouds (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, Container Security).
● Applied AI & Automation: Leveraging GenAI and machine learning to optimize code, automate workflows and enhance security analysis and threat modeling.
● Application & Edge Security: Deep hands-on experience with CNAPP/CSPM, API integration, Zero Trust, microservice architecture and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, NIST, CIS, PCI).
● Developer Experience (DX): Frontend/backend development, UI/UX principles, CI/CD pipelines and active open-source contribution.
He is a curious problem-solver, family guy and traveler who believes in keeping things simple and making an impact by helping others.
Federal Security Engineering Manager
Check Point
Joe Ford is a technical professional with over 30 years of experience in selling IT and security solutions to U.S. Government agencies and Fortune 500 companies, with expertise in infrastructure, security, backup, virtualization, wireless, storage and business systems across Public and Private Sectors. He demonstrates strong leadership and collaboration skills, successfully guiding technology implementations and achieving FedRAMP authorization for a Government security platform. Joe focuses on driving ROI and sustainable growth by reducing operational costs, forming strategic alliances and leading teams to deliver complex solutions efficiently. He is a top performer with a deep knowledge of technology and security landscapes, adept at complex enterprise sales and communicating effectively with high-level executives. Joe consistently exceeds sales targets and engages in public speaking, social media and thought leadership to build influential industry relationships.
Senior Contracts Manager
Carahsoft
Carlos Chiriboga is a Senior Contracts Manager at Carahsoft.
