WAVESECURITYS FIRST PRODUCT TO TARGET WIRELESS LAN THREATS RELEASED Software suite spots vulnerabilities and detects intrusions

WaveSecurity today released the first security software suite on the market that addresses the unique vulnerabilities of WiFi networks. The two components of the 802.11 Security Product Family, WaveScanner and WaveSentinel, provide vulnerability assessment and ongoing monitoring of wireless LAN security using both proactive and reactive measures.

WAVESECURITYS FIRST PRODUCT TO TARGET WIRELESS LAN THREATS RELEASED
Software suite spots vulnerabilities and detects intrusions

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- March 13, 2002 -- WaveSecurity today released the first security software suite on the market that addresses the unique vulnerabilities of WiFi networks. The two components of the 802.11 Security Product Family, WaveScanner and WaveSentinel, provide vulnerability assessment and ongoing monitoring of wireless LAN security using both proactive and reactive measures.

Wireless LANs are notoriously difficult to secure", said Philippe Langlois, CTO of WaveSecurity. Two disturbing threats are 'rogue access points and 'drive-by hacking. As companies increasingly depend on wireless networks, their vulnerabilities are becoming increasingly visible."

IT managers, network administrators and security consultants use WaveScanner and WaveSentinel to diagnose and detect threats to wireless security and to document proof of attack, simplifying after-the-fact forensic analysis.

WaveScanner and WaveSentinel integrate directly into existing wireless LANs without any changes. WaveSentinels intrusion detection, monitoring and logging capabilities extend to access points that were not designed with security services in mind. WaveScanner integrates with existing TCP/IP security scanners to reveal wireless-specific vulnerabilities alongside TCP/IP-specific vulnerabilities.

Installing WaveSecuritys solution required no reconfiguration, no reboot and no firmware upgrade to our access points", said Tariq Krim, CTO of MPTrois.com, one of the leading companies in European digital music distribution, We are now in control of our wireless LAN, even though we are using access points from multiple vendors."

WaveSecuritys 802.11 Security Product Family is available through resellers in North America, Europe and Asia as well as through online distribution. Online pricing is $1995 for WaveScanner and starts at $4995 for WaveSentinel (1 server, 5 access points).

Visit www.wavesecurity.com for more information.

About WaveSecurity LLC
WaveSecurity, based in San Francisco, California, is a pioneer in 802.11 wireless security solutions and a provider of security tools specifically for wireless networks. WaveSecurity has established partnerships with companies such as Blue Saturn and Globe Relay to provide end-to-end solutions for both wireless LANs and GSM/GPRS telecom networks.
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