Blue Ridge Networks Partners with 3e Technologies International to Offer Combined Security Solution for Mobile Access; Providers trusted by Federal agencies deliver ironclad protection, from the WLAN to the field.CHANTILLY, Va. -- Blue Ridge Networks(TM), the premier provider of secure communications products and managed 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. services, today announced a joint marketing agreement with 3e Technologies International (3eTI), a market leader in secure wireless mesh infrastructure, to promote their combined networking security solutions. The 3eTI / Blue Ridge Networks partnership provides commercial and Federal customers with secure mobile access via a proven, end-to-end, strongly authenticated, and highly encrypted wireless solution. Blue Ridge Networks delivers the ability to extend secure network access beyond the wireless footprint and into legacy, remote off-network environments, while 3eTI brings strong Layer 2 wireless security with MAC level encryption among wireless access points and client devices. When used in tandem, this OSI (1) (Open System Interconnection) An ISO standard for worldwide communications that defines a framework for implementing protocols in seven layers. Control is passed from one layer to the next, starting at the application layer in one station, proceeding to the Layer 2 combined solution ensures secure network access in today's dynamic world of mobile computing. "The combined capability offered by these products enables Government and enterprise organizations to confidently move ahead with their wireless initiatives," said Tom Gilbert, Chief Technology Officer of Blue Ridge Networks. "The robustness of the combined AirGuard and BorderGuard security solution is what our customers need to secure and protect their wireless infrastructure." "Whether deployed inside or outside the firewall, the 3eTI-Blue Ridge Networks solution delivers rock-solid security - 3eTI secures the WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network and Blue Ridge Networks secures the remote access," commented Bob Hogan, 3e Technologies International's Vice President of Government Operations. "It improves information safety with doubled levels of security and is designed for ultimate protection -- no matter where you're working, in the network, at the edge, or remotely while away from the office." Blue Ridge Networks is both 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 Validated(TM) and Common Criteria certified and the company remains the only vendor who has obtained Common Criteria certification for a VPN Management Platform. 3eTI was the first to offer FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated wireless access points and FIPS 140-2 Level 2 crypto clients for Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology all of which are currently in Common Criteria evaluation. 3eTI combines 802.11i, FIPS 140-2, AES-CCM (FIPS 197 certificate #1), and EAP-TLS See EAP. for robust wireless security and offers advanced features such as 192/256-bit AES, etc. About 3e Technologies International 3eTI is a wireless infrastructure and application company providing WLAN equipment, WLAN management, IDS, wireless sensor networks, mesh networking, RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. , wireless video, and location-based context-aware solutions. 3eTI has achieved several Government certifications such as FIPS 140-2 Level 2, DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. PKI, and currently has several products in Common Criteria evaluation. For more info visit www.3eti.com or send email to info@3eti.com. About Blue Ridge Networks Blue Ridge Networks develops secure communications solutions for wireless and wired environments. The company was responsible for the industry's first commercial virtual private network and has completed widespread deployments across commercial and government sectors. The Blue Ridge Networks BorderGuard product suite has been deployed globally and in demanding applications such as wireless LAN, extranets, site-to-site and remote access VPN, and thin client computing See thin client. . The company has earned several Government Agency Certifications, including: FIPS 140-2 validation, Common Criteria certification, 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. Information about the company's products and managed services can be found at www.blueridgenetworks.com. Blue Ridge Networks and BorderGuard are trademarks of Blue Ridge Networks, Inc. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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