AirMagnet and VeriSign Partner on Managed Security for Wireless LANs.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AirMagnet Inc., the award-winning leader in wireless network assurance solutions, today announced a strategic relationship with VeriSign[R] to deliver the industry's first comprehensive managed service for wireless intrusion prevention See IPS and IDS. . The new VeriSign Wireless Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS (1) (Inches Per Second) The measurement of the speed of tape passing by a read/write head or paper passing through a pen plotter. (2) (IPS) (Intrusion Prevention S ), used in conjunction with AirMagnet's Enterprise solution, is designed to effectively shield rapidly growing corporate wireless networks from theft and other evolving security threats. (See companion press release, "VeriSign and AirMagnet Launch New Managed Service to Prevent Wireless Data Theft."). "As organizations increasingly deploy wireless networks for mission-critical applications, enterprises must take security and compliance seriously," said Dean Au, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AirMagnet. "VeriSign's new service allows enterprises to outsource the technology, regulatory and operational elements of wireless security and lets them focus on their core business." VeriSign Wireless IPS implements a zero-tolerance approach to security, making it ideal for organizations that depend on wireless networking See wireless network. , require strict security and compliance, and need to troubleshoot multiple wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area locations without adding IT staff. Every WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network is monitored 24x7 for optimal performance and availability, and a suite of active tools allows managers to troubleshoot problems remotely. A professional reporting engine documents all events and automatically audits the network for compliance with critical regulations. The end result is a WLAN that is as secure, reliable and compliant as any wired network. AirMagnet Enterprise is the leading enterprise-class solution for 24x7 wireless LAN security One issue with corporate wireless networks in general, and WLANs in particular, involves the need for security. Many early access points could not discern whether or not a particular user had authorization to access the network. , performance monitoring and compliance reporting that actively defends the WLAN against more than 130 security threats, including rogue devices, denial-of-service attacks "DoS" redirects here. For other uses, see DOS (disambiguation). A denial-of-service attack (DoS attack) is an attempt to make a computer resource unavailable to its intended users. , dictionary attacks, faked APs and "stumbler" tools. It is capable of tracing and blocking threats wirelessly or at the wired port, pinpointing the exact location of every threat and providing detailed intrusion forensics See computer forensics. . AirMagnet Enterprise is ideal for enterprises that depend on wireless networking, require strict security and compliance, or need to troubleshoot multiple WLAN locations without adding costly equipment or IT staff. About AirMagnet Inc. AirMagnet Inc. is the world leader in wireless network security, performance and compliance solutions. The company's products - available in handheld, laptop and enterprise configurations - provide an integrated set of solutions to plan, set up, secure and manage wireless networks. AirMagnet has more than 6,000 customers worldwide in industries as diverse as manufacturing, financial, retail, service, health care, utility, transportation, education, government and technology, including 75 of the U.S. Fortune 100. AirMagnet solutions solve Wi-Fi connection problems, block unauthorized access, simplify site surveys and guarantee WLAN performance, compliance and security. Additional information about AirMagnet and its products is available at www.airmagnet.com. (c)2007 AirMagnet Inc. All rights reserved. AirMagnet[R] and AirWISE[R] are registered trademarks, and the AirMagnet logo is a trademark, of AirMagnet Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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