Blue Ridge Networks Introduces Wireless Security Product; BorderGuard Platform Optimized for Wireless Networks, and Easy Deployment.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Blue Ridge Blue Ridge, eastern range of the Appalachian Mts., extending south from S Pa. to N Ga.; highest mountains in the E United States. Mt. Mitchell, 6,684 ft (2,037 m) high, is the tallest peak. Beginning with a narrow ridge in the north, c. Networks, a leader in secure communications, announced today it will offer the highest level of security for wireless networks, while optimizing end user mobility and ease of use. The BorderGuard(TM) wireless product suite will deliver infinite connectivity for enterprise workers using the multitude of networks available today, and unparalleled security for wireless networks. The security needs of a mobile, wireless workforce are increasingly demanding as they jump from an 802.11 corporate wireless LANs (WLANs), to public Wi-Fi hotspots, to cable modems at hotels, to dial-up at home. Blue Ridge's long heritage, as a leader in secure communications, assures enterprises adopting this solution that all their corporate WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network , wireless VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. and traditional remote access needs are met in one completely secure and easy to deploy and use platform. "There is confusion in the marketplace about how to tackle wireless security," said Robert Hartnett, 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. and Chairman of Blue Ridge Networks. "Enterprises must not only consider the variable risks and complexities associated with corporate WLAN deployment, but also consider how to securely utilize public wireless spectrums as a productivity tool for their workers. Blue Ridge addresses the disparate issues of 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. and wireless remote access in one converged, simple to deploy package." Blue Ridge's wireless security rivals the most secure wired networks. Though compliant with the 802.1x standard, BorderGuard(TM) wireless goes beyond those requirements and the recently announced Cisco EAP-FAST See EAP. to address vulnerabilities present in other wireless LAN systems. "The Blue Ridge solution is immune from all known forms of passive and active attacks to which other systems have been shown to be vulnerable," said Tom Gilbert Tom Gilbert (born January 10, 1983 in Bloomington, Minnesota) is an American ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. Gilbert played his high school hockey for Minnesota powerhouse Bloomington Jefferson and was the captain his senior year , Chief Technology Officer of Blue Ridge Networks. "Our unique and embedded strong authentication system The combination of authentication server and authenticator, which may be separate devices or both reside in the same unit such as an access point or network access server. The authentication server contains a database of user names, passwords and policies, and the authenticator physically and Tunnel-Lock(TM) feature enable us to create a solution that is impenetrable." The BorderGuard(TM) Wireless Security Suite will feature: -- Next generation BorderGuard(TM) appliance - featuring multi-hundred Mbps throughput -- Secure Network Roaming Client - ensures always on corporate connectivity, without sacrificing security and usability -- Tunnel-Lock(TM) - renders remote wireless network endpoints impenetrable to attack -- Management Appliance - optimized for ease of system deployment and easily integrated into enterprise network management architectures -- 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 and Common Criteria certifications; 802.1x compliance Blue Ridge's intelligent, secure roaming client automatically enforces corporate security policy depending on the current network to which a user is connected. The end user has to do - absolutely nothing at all- to ensure the appropriate security levels as they change networks. With the security inherent, mobile workers can now concentrate on their task at hand instead of worrying about what security policy needs to be applied for the corporate WLAN, vs. public Wi-Fi, vs. their home broadband networks. The wireless client also serves as an assurance to the enterprise that their end users are always protected wherever and whenever they are connecting to the corporate network. "Blue Ridge understands the end user experience and what it should be," said Michael Suby, senior analyst with Stratecast Partners. "If security technology is too cumbersome to use, it won't be used correctly, if at all. Blue Ridge has addressed that issue by taking the end user out of the equation, and putting the intelligence in their technology to make the right security choices." General availability for the full BorderGuard(TM) Wireless Security Suite is scheduled for the second half of 2004. About Blue Ridge Networks Blue Ridge Networks, based in Chantilly, Virginia, creates secure communication solutions optimized for mobile networking environments. Our BorderGuard(TM) system delivers private and persistent connectivity whether deploying a war time communications bunker or remotely connecting to a corporate LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. . Featuring FIPS 140, Common Criteria, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, compliance, and the Department of Defense SPOCK Spock , Benjamin McLane 1903-1998. American pediatrician, educator, and writer. His book Baby and Child Care, originally published in 1946, had a great influence on child-rearing. Noun 1. validation, this system transforms all the world's data networks from dial, to dedicated, to 802.11 WLANs, to traditional LANs, into one seamless and secure data network delivering infinite connectivity that is inherently secure. |
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