ATLANTA - Dec. 13, 2002 — AirDefense, the market leader for wireless LAN intrusion detection, network monitoring and proactive defenses, has been named Georgia's top Emerging Growth Company by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Technology Association of Georgia.

AirDefense received the "eward" for the category of Emerging Growth Company at the annual ewards ceremony, which was held Dec. 12 at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

"This award recognizes the hard work from everyone at AirDefense who has contributed to the launch and incredible growth of the company," said Jay Chaudhry, AirDefense CEO. "The dedication from the AirDefense team has allowed us to introduce a truly innovative approach to wireless LAN security."

AirDefense launched the industry's first intrusion detection system for 802.11 wireless LANs in June 2002. AirDefense provides the ultimate security for wireless LANs with its patent-pending technology for stateful monitoring and intrusion protection. AirDefense's Multi-Dimensional Detection Engine analyzes threats to identify security breaches based on: Signature analysis, policy compliance, protocol assessment and statistically anomalous behavior. AirDefense customers include Blue Chip enterprises, government agencies and wireless LAN managed service providers.

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, authentication and VPN gateways, 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 or toll-free at 877.220.8301.

Media Contacts:

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

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