AirDefense Redefines Wireless Security
with
Anywhere, Anytime Intrusion Protection
Industry's First "Self-Managing"
Wireless Protection Available with
AirDefense Enterprise 6.0 and AirDefense Personal
Atlanta - November 8, 2004 - AirDefense, the leader in
anytime, anywhere wireless security and monitoring today announced
the extension of automated wireless network protection with
the release of two new offerings. AirDefense Enterprise 6.0
introduces the industry's first Self-Managing™ intrusion
protection system (IPS) providing automated protection for wireless
threats. AirDefense Personal is a Windows-based software module
that works with AirDefense Enterprise, and protects the mobile
worker. The combined solution enables organizations to efficiently
protect enterprise information assets automatically from nearly
200 threats at anytime not only within the four walls of the
enterprise but globally as well.
"With AirDefense, I sleep well at night knowing that my
network is protected from rogue wireless devices," said
Bo Mendenhall, information security analyst with University
of Utah Health Sciences Center. "We see hundreds of rogue
stations and access points around our campus and trying to determine
which one poses a security risk is like finding a needle in
a haystack. What I love about the latest version of AirDefense
is its ability to pinpoint if a rogue is on my network and the
ability to do something about it immediately."
The Self-Managing capabilities of AirDefense Enterprise 6.0
allow enterprises to configure the system to manage itself,
including identifying security risks, rogue devices, policy
violations, level of threat, location of threats and automated
mitigation via wire or wirelessly. Requiring minimal administrative
intervention, Enterprise 6.0 enables management by exception
and produces improved protection and efficiency for the IT department.
"AirDefense pioneered the wireless monitoring space and
continues to lead the market because of our singular focus and
in-depth expertise to deliver solutions our customers require
today," said Anil Khatod, CEO and President of AirDefense.
"With Self-Managing IPS, network and security managers
can now be assured of enterprise security even as organizations
become more virtual in nature."
Because today's networks are virtual with mobile employees
extending the edge of corporate networks to hotspots and airports,
AirDefense has expanded its anytime monitoring solutions to
include AirDefense Personal. AirDefense Personal resides on
mobile users' computers and quietly monitors for malicious or
accidental wireless activities and wireless misconfigurations
that may cause security exposures or policy violations. If threats
are discovered, AirDefense Personal notifies both the user and
AirDefense Enterprise. AirDefense is the only solution to extend
wireless protection to mobile users enabling organizations to
secure their extended enterprise.
"The use of wireless LANs and mobile workforce is on the
rise; so is sophistication of wireless threats and attacks,"
said John Girard, a leading security expert at Gartner. "Mobile
users could get duped by hackers phishing for credentials or
other sensitive information at hotspots and must be protected."
Features and Functionality
Anytime, Anywhere Protection
AirDefense Enterprise 6.0 and Personal, together enable organizations
to secure their wireless networks wherever users connect. With
a centrally defined and managed mobile security policy, automated
protection can be provided to users anywhere around the globe.
This provides wireless network protection anywhere at anytime
making wireless networks inherently more secure.
Advanced Rogue Management
The AirDefense solution automatically analyzes rogue devices
and pinpoints those that present the highest level of threat.
Using our patent-pending technology, AirDefense has the ability
to distinguish a rogue connected to the internal network. This
empowers security managers to confidently use AirDefense mitigation
tools to eliminate the threat either on-command or automatically.
Active Defenses from Wireless and Wired Side
Using policy-based active defenses, organizations using AirDefense
can automatically stop illegitimate wireless activity and devices
anytime, anywhere. This prohibits unauthorized network access
and automatically closes backdoors created by intruders. AirDefense
Enterprise 6.0 also enables organizations to take action from
the wired side of the network and disable a wireless device
on-command or automatically.
Location Tracking
AirDefense Enterprise 6.0 enables enterprises to quickly and
accurately record, visualize and analyze the location of wireless
devices. This enables administrators to immediately determine
the exact physical location of any threats.
AirDefense "One Click" Analysis
With a single click, administrators have the ability to investigate
or analyze the wireless activity or security incident of any
device across the enterprise. AirDefense technology enables
administrators have powerful information available on device
connectivity and activity as the device roams through the network.
Administrators can view communication history and real-time
activity to diagnose security or operational issues.
Pricing and Availability
AirDefense Enterprise 6.0 and AirDefense Personal will be available
by the end of the month. Pricing depends on the size of the
organization, and starts at $6995 for 4 sensors and a server
covering a 100,000 square feet facility.
About AirDefense, Inc.
AirDefense is the market leader in anywhere, anytime wireless
security and monitoring. The company's products provide the
most advanced solutions for rogue wireless detection, policy
enforcement and intrusion protection both inside and outside
an organization's four walls. AirDefense's enterprise-class
products scale to support everything from single offices to
organizations with hundreds of locations. Founded in 2001, AirDefense
is based in Alpharetta, GA and services hundreds of government
agencies and blue chip corporations. For more information, please
visit http://www.airdefense.net or call 770.663.8115.
