NCS DataCom Partners with AirDefense
to Launch Wireless LAN Security Service
Managed Service Provider Uses AirDefense
Platform to Offer
24x7 Monitoring and Intrusion Protection for 802.11 Wireless
LANs
ATLANTA & CLEVELAND- Jan. 20, 2003 — AirDefense
Inc. and NCS DataCom Inc. today announced a partnership whereby
NCS DataCom has launched a new managed network service to meet
the increasing demand for wireless LAN security.
Using the patent-pending AirDefense technology platform, NCS
DataCom has introduced its AirPatrol managed service to offer
mid-tier enterprises a comprehensive solution that secures 802.11
wireless LANs with 24x7 monitoring to identify rogue wireless
LANs, detect intruders and attacks, enforce network security policies,
deflect intruders from the network and monitor the health of the
wireless LAN.
“AirPatrol secures wireless LANs with enterprise solutions that
go beyond encryption and authentication to provide effective intrusion
detection for wireless LANs,” said Jeff McConocha, president of
NCS DataCom. “We saw that the AirDefense platform with 24x7 monitoring
has the right approach to WLAN security. NCS DataCom will leverage
our technology investment to offer a managed service to our small
and mid-size enterprise clients.”
The AirPatrol managed service from NCS DataCom is based on the
AirDefense wireless LAN security platform, which consists of distributed
sensors and server appliances. The remote sensors sit near 802.11
access points to monitor all wireless LAN activities 24x7 and
communicate with the server appliance, which analyzes the traffic
in real time to discover wireless LAN vulnerabilities, enforce
security policies, and detect and respond to intruders.
“Organizations of all sizes must address wireless LAN security,
and the AirDefense wireless LAN security platform scales to secure
a single office or multiple sites around the globe,” said Jay
Chaudhry, AirDefense CEO. “With its 16-year history of serving
small and mid-sized businesses, NCS DataCom is the perfect company
to partner with to provide wireless LAN security as part of a
hosted solution.”
About NCS DataCom, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Cleveland-based NCS DataCom is a leading provider
of high-security network access solutions, including VPNs and
extranets, the latest wireless security technologies and co-location
services from its state-of-the-art Data Center, all strengthened
by its expert 24x7 monitoring and management capabilities to assure
peak performance. For more information, go to
or call 440.461.7255.
About AirDefense, Inc.
AirDefense provides the ultimate security for 802.11 wireless
local-area networks with intrusion detection and security solutions
that discover vulnerabilities protect against attacks and monitor
the health of wireless LANs. Together with advanced encryption
and authentication, AirDefense is a key element of wireless LAN
security by statefully monitoring and protecting wireless LAN
airwaves. Atlanta-based AirDefense incorporates innovative and
patent-pending state-analysis and multi-dimensional detection
engines. For more information, go to
or call 770.663.8115.
Media Contacts:
George Nemeth
NCS DataCom
440.461.7255 ext.106
gnemeth@ncsdata.com
Brian Moran
AirDefense, Inc.
877.220.8301 x 110
770.663.8115 x 110
bmoran@airdefense.net
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