Gil Shwed

Gil Shwed, the CEO and co-founder of Check Point, delves into his journey as the 'Godfather of Cybersecurity.' He shares insights on how early experiences shaped the creation of Check Point and its groundbreaking firewall. The conversation covers the evolution of hacking from youthful curiosity to organized crime and highlights risks from emerging technologies like cryptocurrency and deepfakes. Shwed also discusses the effectiveness of two-factor authentication and compares the security strengths of Microsoft and Apple products, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.