Fortress Technologies Takes the Lead in Wireless Network Security for Gaming Industry; Cherokee Nation Enterprises Deploys Company's Robust Security Solution.TAMPA, Fla. -- Fortress Technologies, the leader in wireless network security, today announced that Cherokee Nation Enterprises (CNE (Certified NetWare Engineer) See Novell certification. ), one of the world's largest gaming and hospitality companies, selected Fortress to secure its wireless network infrastructure. Fortress' solutions will secure CNE's entire wireless network, which includes a corporate campus, five casinos, two golf courses, retail operations and a hotel. With the recent completed construction of Oklahoma's first destination gaming facility, combined with its rapid expansion, CNE requires Information Technology (IT) solutions that streamline operations, reduce costs and improve the guest experience. A true pioneer in the deployment of IT in the hospitality and gaming industry, CNE utilizes mobile technology to support electronic gaming machines, player tracking, wireless guest check-in, on the spot pay-outs, retail operations and corporate mobility. "We selected Fortress' wireless security solution because of its reputation for high assurance security," said Steven Bilby, director of information technology for CNE. "In addition, Fortress was the only solution that offered the flexibility and interoperability needed to secure the legacy, current and future devices we deploy across multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. ." Fortress' solutions have been chosen by numerous entities in the gaming and hospitality industry, including the leading casino and resort properties in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Nev., to centralize cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. network security across multiple locations. Fortress' market-proven security solutions ensure the integrity of data on more than 12,000 networks including deployments in defense, government, financial, healthcare and gaming entities. Using AES 256 encryption and a unique Multi-Factor Authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. approach that authenticates access at the network, device and user levels, Fortress' award-winning solutions provide complete security support to a variety of devices, wireless protocols and wired network systems. "The pace and sensitive nature of the gaming industry requires a complete, flexible and high-assurance security solution," said John Dow, vice president of business development and marketing, Fortress. "Cherokee Nation Enterprises is raising the bar in the gaming and hospitality industries with its implementation of wireless technologies. We are proud to provide solutions for organizations like CNE that ensure the highest level of data and game integrity and security." About Cherokee Nation Enterprises Cherokee Nation Enterprises (CNE) operates five gaming facilities at Catoosa, West Siloam Springs, Roland, Tahlequah and Fort Gibson Fort Gibson was established 1824 in Indian Territory by Col. Matthew Arbuckle. It was named for Col. George Gibson, head of the Army Commissary Department. The fort was the westernmost in the north–south chain of forts intended to protect the frontier in the American West. , as well as the Cherokee Outpost Convenience stores The following is a list of convenience stores organized by geographical location. Stores are grouped by the lowest heading that contains all locales in which the brands have significant presence. , Cherokee retail tobacco shops, the Cherokee Gift Shop, the Cherokee Hills golf Club Hills Golf Club is a golf club located in Mölndal near Gothenburg in Sweden. The 18-hole course, designed by Arthur Hills, was opened in 2004. External links
About Fortress Technologies Fortress Technologies provides market leading solutions that help government and industry customers worldwide implement wireless technologies confidently, securely and simply. Rigorously tested and proven for high security assurance, Fortress' interoperable solutions protect all wireless transports including Wi-Fi (802.11), WiMAX (802.16), free space optics See FSO. (FSO (Free Space Optics) Transmitting optical signals through the air using infrared lasers. Also known as "wireless optics," FSO provides point-to-point and point-to-multipoint transmission at very high speeds without requiring a government license for use of the spectrum. ), Military RF and satellite. Securing over 12,000 wireless government networks, Fortress specializes in deployable networking, mobile edge applications, fixed wireless and office wireless LANs. Fortress has won numerous awards including Federal Computer Week's "10 Hot Companies to Watch," Venture Reporter's "20 Venture-backed Wireless Firms Most Likely to Succeed" and SC Magazine's "Reader's Trust Award" two years in a row. For more information, visit www.fortresstech.com or call 813-288-7388. |
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