Airespace Sets Standard for WLAN Security with FIPS 140-2 Certification.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NetWorld+Interop 2004 Las Vegas SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2004 Company Offers First Intelligent Next Generation WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network System Approved for Deployment in DoD and Other Government Installations Airespace, Inc. today announced that the Airespace 4000 WLAN Switch and 4100 WLAN Appliance have completed independent lab certification for the Federal Information Processing Standard Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military government agencies and by government contractors. (FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) A series of publications issed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that specifies information security guidelines for federal government departments and agencies. ) 140-2 level 2 standard. The Airespace Wireless LAN (WLAN) system is the first intelligent next generation WLAN system to complete FIPS 140-2 level 2 certification, which is a requirement for network deployment in U.S. and Canadian government installations. By achieving this certification, Airespace continues to prove itself a leader in WLAN security, demonstrating the highest level of protection for wireless networks. In addition, Airespace has established itself as a premier WLAN platform for government entities, paving the way for widespread deployment in federal and state agencies, including Department of Defense (DoD) installations. FIPS 140-2 is a U.S. and Canadian government standard that describes security requirements for cryptographic hardware and software modules. A product or module must pass testing by a certified laboratory in order to earn joint certification by the National Institute of Standards and Technology National Institute of Standards and Technology, governmental agency within the U.S. Dept. of Commerce with the mission of "working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards" in the national interest. (NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology, Washington, DC, www.nist.gov) The standards-defining agency of the U.S. government, formerly the National Bureau of Standards. It is one of three agencies that fall under the Technology Administration (www.technology. ) and the Communications Security Establishment Noun 1. Communications Security Establishment - Canadian agency that gathers communications intelligence and assist law enforcement and security agencies CSE international intelligence agency - an intelligence agency outside the United States of the Government of Canada The Government of Canada is the federal government of Canada. The powers and structure of the federal government are set out in the Constitution of Canada. In modern Canadian use, the term "government" (or "federal government") refers broadly to the cabinet of the day and (CSE (Certified Systems Engineer) See Microsoft certification. ). "This is a groundbreaking achievement for Airespace and every wireless customer in search of the best security available," said Michael Borcherding, 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 ABEO Corporation, a full-service wireless solutions company based in Herndon, Virginia. "With its dynamic RF management and rogue detection features, Airespace is already a market leader in second generation enterprise wireless LANs. Now, with FIPS 140-2 level 2 certification, Airespace has distanced itself from the competition. Security is a top priority for our government and military customers, and we are excited to be able to offer them an all-in-one wireless solution that meets the strictest Federal government security requirements." Best-In-Class WLAN Security Airespace has consistently been recognized for the advanced security capacities present within the Airespace Wireless Protection System (WPS). WPS was designed to address the unique security requirements of RF environments, including the following key capabilities: -- Real-time RF management to protect against denial of service A condition in which a system can no longer respond to normal requests. See denial of service attack. (DoS) attacks, eavesdropping, bleeding coverage area, and other risks associated with using an open medium for communication -- WEP, WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration. WPA in full Works Progress Administration later (1939–43) Work Projects Administration U.S. work program for the unemployed. (TKIP), and AES (802.11i) encryption -- IPsec VPN sessions that follow users as they roam (even across subnets) -- 802.1x, including support for multiple EAP types -- Encrypted control traffic to prevent snooping -- X.509 certificates for device authentication -- Secure management interfaces -- Client integrity verification -- Rogue AP detection, identification, location, and containment -- Comprehensive access control and traffic filtering, including location-based policies that leverage Airespace's unique location tracking software All WPS policies are centrally configured and controlled via Airespace's award-winning Airespace Control System (ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. ) software. Security policies can be assigned to individual users or groups of users, and follow these devices as they roam. Advanced location tracking software and monitoring tools provides IT staff with detailed visibility into the air space for best-in-class security that is optimized for mobile environments. "NIST certification is an enormous validation of Airespace's robust WLAN security capabilities," said Alan Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , vice president of marketing and product management at Airespace. "Airespace is the only vendor that offers a feature-rich next generation WLAN system that adheres to the highest standards in network security. This makes the Airespace WLAN system an ideal platform for all enterprise environments -- from military bases and schools to hospitals and trading floors." Come See Us at Networld + Interop Airespace will be demonstrating the Wireless Protection System, as well as the other advanced capabilities of the Airespace Wireless Enterprise Platform, at the upcoming Networld + Interop show, booth #1023. About Airespace, Inc. Airespace designs and develops intelligent wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company has set the standard for enterprise Wireless LANs, having earned Network Computing's "Editor's Choice Award," Network World's "World Class Award" and "Best of the Tests," Internet Telephony's "Product of the Year," and nomination as one of the "Best Wireless Products of 2003" in InfoWorld's Readers' Choice Awards. With dynamic RF management, air-tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications such as voice, Airespace helps enterprises implement secure Wireless LAN networks worldwide. For more information on Airespace and its products, visit www.airespace.com or call 408-635-2000. |
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