Atlanta - September 7, 2004 - The CWNP Program, the industry standard for wireless LAN training and certification, today announced a partnership with AirDefense. The AirDefense Intrusion Detection System will become part of the labs taught to students in the CWSP Wireless LAN Security instructor led training course. The CWSP class gives IT professionals the necessary skills for implementing and managing wireless security in the enterprise by creating solutions using tools from fifteen industry leading manufacturers.
"We are very excited to have AirDefense become part of the CWSP curriculum," says Kevin Sandlin, CEO and co-founder of the CWNP Program. "Intrusion detection is a critical part of wireless LAN security, and this partnership adds even further value to an already outstanding array of products that are taught in our security course. Students who attend the CWSP wireless LAN security class are always astounded at the quantity and quality of information they learn. Having an Intrusion Detection System lab in the class is another great feature for CWSP students."
Wireless security training is critical for today's wireless LANs, and security for wireless solutions comes from educated wireless networking professionals implementing multiple safeguards.
A wireless LAN signal bypasses all wired side security and opens a back door for an intruder to attack the network. Because wireless networks use the air for connectivity, a wireless signal can travel through building walls, ceilings and windows. While convenient for users, this makes wireless networks an uncontrolled, vulnerable and insecure medium.
When the wireless network is left exposed, hackers can enter and compromise a company's corporate backbone and information. This can impact a business' reputation, and proprietary and regulatory information, all of which can lead to financial loss and legal ramifications.
"Wireless security is more than just searching for unauthorized devices on your wireless network. It is about taking control of your organization's air space and enhancing the performance capabilities and health of the network. Through the education of IT professionals on AirDefense CWNP is enabling a new breed of security experts who will bring value-add safeguards back to their organizations," said Anil Khatod, CEO and president of AirDefense. "We are pleased to partner with CWNP and be included in their curriculum."
CWSP is the leading wireless LAN security training and certification available. AirDefense recommends that all of its system engineers and VARs earn CWNP certifications.

About AirDefense, Inc.
AirDefense is the thought leader and innovator of wireless LAN security and operational support solutions. Founded in 2001, AirDefense pioneered the concept of 24x7 monitoring of the airwaves and now provides the most advanced solutions for rogue WLAN detection, policy enforcement, intrusion protection and monitoring the health of wireless LANs. As a key element of wireless LAN security, AirDefense complements wireless VPNs, encryption and authentication. Based on a secure appliance and remote sensors, AirDefense solutions scale to support single offices, corporate campuses or hundreds of locations. Blue chip companies and government agencies rely upon AirDefense solutions to secure and manage wireless LANs around the globe. For more information, go to http://www.airdefense.net or call 770.663.8115.

About The CWNP Program
The CWNP Program is the industry standard for wireless LAN training and certification. IT professionals in 58 countries have achieved CWNP certification in how to make wireless LANs more secure, cost-effective, and reliable. Information about the CWNP Program can be found at http://www.cwnp.com. Planet3 Wireless is the creator of the CWNP Program. Planet3 Wireless, Inc. is a privately-held Georgia corporation.

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AirDefense, Inc.
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