Atlanta- September 10, 2003 - AirDefense Inc., the leader of 24x7 monitoring of wireless LANs, today announced that Geisinger Health System has deployed AirDefense solutions to support its enterprise wireless LAN and eliminate unauthorized wireless networks with real-time, 24x7 monitoring of the airwaves.

To improve the quality and convenience of care for its patients, Geisinger Health System relies upon point-of-care applications that operate on 802.11 wireless LANs. However, Geisinger also recognizes the importance of 24x7 monitoring of all wireless activity to protect information privacy and maintain productivity by enforcing network policies, monitoring the health of the wireless network to pinpointing performance issues and identifying all unsanctioned wireless devices.

The AirDefense security and monitoring system is based on the patent-pending technology that incorporates distributed smart sensors and a server appliance. The remote sensors monitor all wireless LAN activities 24x7 and communicate with the server appliance, which correlates and analyzes the data to provide scalable, centralized management of real-time rogue detection, policy enforcement, intrusion protection and health monitoring of the wireless LAN.

"Information privacy has always been a priority at Geisinger. As we introduce wireless technology to improve care, we will use AirDefense to ensure that this new technology does not reduce privacy. Rogue wireless devices and hackers are infiltrating many organizations; AirDefense will allow us to identify and eliminate these security threats the minute they enter our airspace," said Bob Murcek, director of network infrastructure and support at Geisinger Health System. "The same AirDefense platform that protects the privacy of our information also helps manage the wireless LAN by providing out-of-band monitoring to enforce network policies, troubleshoot performance issues and generally maximize the return on our investment in wireless technology."

With 24x7 monitoring, AirDefense solutions ensure that all Geisinger wireless LANs are properly deployed with advanced encryption and authentication, and alerts IT managers when devices malfunction or violate configuration policies. AirDefense's real-time rogue detection protects Geisinger's wired networks from unauthorized wireless access points that can circumvent all wired-side security.

"Wireless LANs provide the untethered network access that allows healthcare organizations, such as Geisinger, to advance bedside care to new levels," said Jay Chaudhry, chairman and CEO of AirDefense. "However, wireless LANs also introduce new management and security headaches, which Geisinger has addressed with 24x7 monitoring from AirDefense combined with advanced encryption and secure authentication."

About Geisinger Health System
Founded in 1915, Geisinger Health System provides more than two million people in 31 counties in Pennsylvania a complete continuum of quality healthcare. The Geisinger Health System has received national recognition as a model for quality health services delivery and has been listed in Best Hospitals in America, while its physicians have been listed in The Best Doctors in America. Geisinger is a physician-led health care system, dedicated to health care, education, research and service. To learn more, consult www.geisinger.org.


About AirDefense, Inc.
AirDefense is a 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 www.airdefense.net or call 770.663.8115.

Media Contacts:

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

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