ATLANTA - Feb. 27, 2003 - AirDefense Inc. and Diversified Computer Services Inc. today announced a partnership agreement where DCS will resell, deploy and support AirDefense wireless LAN security and operational management products as part of its Wireless Security Assurance program.

AirDefense solutions consist 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 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.

"As businesses continue to roll-out 802.11 wireless networks, DCS searched for a wireless LAN security solution that adds 24x7 monitoring above standard encryption and authentication," said Andy Williams, vice president and general manager of DCS. "AirDefense is the only solution on the market to provide real-time monitoring of wireless LANs and has become an essential element to our Wireless Security Assurance program."

Last fall, DCS launched its Wireless Security Assurance program as part of its major wireless LAN initiative. DCS now serves dozens of enterprises with design, deployment, security and managed services for 802.11 wireless LANs.

"For more then 15 years, DCS has successfully served their broad base of customers with technology solutions that deliver value," said Jay Chaudhry, chairman and CEO of AirDefense. "With trusted customer relationships and an expertise in wireless LAN security and management, DCS is an ideal partner for AirDefense."

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 www.airdefense.NET or call 770.663.8115.

About Diversified Computer Services, Inc.
DCS, www.dcsone.com, is an enterprise systems integration firm focusing on delivering quality solutions to an increasingly complex technology marketplace. DCS is focused on delivering networking, security & wireless solutions; enterprise storage & disaster planning solutions; data migration & warehousing solutions; as well as delivering industry specific solutions to the healthcare and financial industries. DCS is a company that is committed to partnering with employees, partners and customers to provide robust solutions to our client's technology challenges. For the past 15+ years, DCS has approached this value proposition a little differently - by clearly valuing the long-term success of all of our relationships. DCS combines the extensive experience and thorough industry knowledge of its associates with the speed and agility of a focused technology niche player to provide business solutions to technology challenges.

 

Media Contacts:

Andy Williams
Diversified Computer Services
770.663.4889
andy.williams@dcsone.com


Brian Moran
AirDefense, Inc.
877.220.8301 x 110
770.663.8115 x 110
bmoran@airdefense.net

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