Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Goyal, Check Point CEO Discuss AI-Driven Cybersecurity
Piyush Goyal is an Indian government minister who visited Singapore.
He met Nadav Zafrir, the head of Check Point Software Technologies.
They talked about protecting India’s digital systems from cyber threats.
They also discussed using artificial intelligence to improve security.
The company is considering expanding its research and development work in India.
Goyal also spoke about stronger business ties between India and Singapore.
Another event promoted Indian food products in Singapore and nearby markets.
He also met people working in finance, technology and infrastructure.
The visit included a meeting of ministers from India and Singapore.
Piyush Goyal met Check Point Software Technologies CEO Nadav Zafrir in Singapore.
They discussed expanding Check Point’s research and development activities in India.
The talks covered AI-driven security for India’s digital public infrastructure.
Goyal and Zafrir also discussed cybersecurity, digital trust and AI-led innovation.
Goyal’s Singapore visit included business, agricultural exports, financial technology and ministerial meetings.
- Who
- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Check Point Software Technologies CEO Nadav Zafrir, with the meeting highlighted by Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar.
- What
- They discussed Check Point’s engagement and research expansion in India, AI-driven cybersecurity, digital trust and protection for India’s digital public infrastructure.
- When
- During Goyal’s visit to Singapore; related reports and posts were dated August 20–21, 2026.
- Where
- Singapore.
- Why
- To strengthen cybersecurity cooperation, support India’s digital infrastructure and advance broader India-Singapore economic and technology partnerships.
- Main participants
- Piyush Goyal and Nadav Zafrir
- Company
- Check Point Software Technologies
- Security focus
- Artificial intelligence-driven protection for India’s digital public infrastructure
- Additional topics
- Cybersecurity, digital trust and AI-led innovation
- Trade promotion
- An APEDA-FairPrice roadshow promoted Indian agricultural and processed food products in Singapore
- Products promoted
- Organic produce, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cashew, rice and millet-based products
- Other meetings
- Goyal met Singapore officials, Sopnendu Mohanty and Cindy Lim, and joined the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable
