TEL AVIV, April 30 (Reuters) - Check Point Software Technologies CHKP.O reported a 13% rise in quarterly profit, boosted by double-digit revenue in subscriptions that protect and prevent corporate networks from cyber threats.
The Israeli-based company said on Thursday it earned $2.50 per diluted share, excluding one-time items, in the first quarter, compared with $2.21 a year earlier.
Revenue grew 5% to $668 million, with security service revenue up 11% to $323 million.
(Reporting by Steven Scheer, Editing by Louise Heavens)
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