ATLANTA, Ga. - April 28, 2003 - The benefits of wireless LANs don't have to cost you peace of mind. Let recognized wireless security experts teach you how to hack-proof a wireless LAN.

AirDefense Inc. has teamed up with the Metro Atlanta chapter of the Information Systems Security Association and the Georgia Centers for Advanced Telecommunications technology to conduct a free wireless LAN security seminar in Atlanta. This Hack-Proof Your Wireless LAN seminar will be held 1 p.m. May 14 at the GCATT building, which is located at 250 14th Street. The 3-hour event is limited to GCATT affiliates, ISSA members and qualified IT professionals. Go to www.airdefense.net/seminars to register.

This seminar will cover wireless LAN security challenges, major security vulnerabilities, live demonstrations of wireless attacks and specific steps you can take to hack-proof your wireless LAN. Seminar attendees are given the opportunity to interact with wireless security experts and see first hand a variety of wireless LAN security solutions, including the latest in encryption, authentication, developing security standards, network monitoring and intrusion detection.

"Every enterprise must address wireless LAN security issues that come from unsanctioned networks, network misconfigurations, network policy violations and known vulnerabilities in the 802.11 protocols," said Lenny Levy, secretary of Metro Atlanta ISSA. "WLAN security experts from AirDefense will cover a vendor-neutral approach for securing wireless LANs with layers of security that include perimeter control, access control, data protection and network monitoring."

This Hack-Proof Your Wireless LAN seminar simulates a typical corporate wireless environment, demonstrates how an intruder can access an enterprise WLAN and teaches how to protect information assets with a proven, layered-approach to wireless security.

"GCATT and ISSA are great partners for this wireless LAN security seminar," said Jay Chaudhry, chairman and CEO of AirDefense. "GCATT members represent the brightest minds in developing the latest technology, and ISSA members work on the front lines of network security."

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 ISSA Atlanta
With active participation from individuals and chapters all over the world, the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is the largest international, not-for-profit association specifically for security professionals. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance knowledge, skill and professional growth. Members include practitioners at all levels of the security field in a broad range of industries, such as communications, education, healthcare, manufacturing, financial and government. For more information about ISSA, go to www.gaissa.org.

Media Contacts:

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

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