Interlink Networks and Alfa & Ariss Partner for 802.11 Wireless LAN Security; Client Software Interoperates with RADIUS Servers to Secure Enterprise Networks

Interlink Networks, a leading developer of network security and access control software, today announced that it has partnered with Alfa & Ariss to stimulate the adoption of 802.1X authentication technology by enterprises and universities who are deploying secure wireless LANs. Interlink also announced that its Secure.XS 802.1X Wireless LAN Security Server and Alfa & Ariss SecureW2 client software for Windows have been tested for interoperability and are operating at Villanova University in Pennsylvania.

(PRWEB) August 15, 2003 -- Interlink Networks, a leading developer of network security and access control software, today announced that it has partnered with Alfa & Ariss to stimulate the adoption of 802.1X authentication technology by enterprises and universities who are deploying secure wireless LANs. Interlink also announced that its Secure.XS 802.1X Wireless LAN Security Server and Alfa & Ariss SecureW2 client software for Windows have been tested for interoperability and are operating at Villanova University in Pennsylvania.

The combined wireless LAN security solution is currently being rolled-out by Villanova University in an application containing over 200 wireless access points positioned throughout the campus.

This software solution provides an easy-to use server side certificate, secure authentication and fast connection times, without resulting in bottlenecks like VPNs do," said John Center, wireless project manager at Villanova University. 802.1X authentication provides us the high security that we want for our staff and students, yet at a price any university can afford."

Interlink Networks RAD Series RADIUS Servers and Secure.XS Wireless LAN Security Software provide user AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting) functions for controlling and securing all network access -- whether by 802.11 wireless LAN, mobile, or traditional wired connections. Strong 802.1x authentication by a wide variety of EAP methods keeps out unauthorized users and makes the network compliant with the new Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) specification for enterprise-level wireless network security.

Priced from $2,500, Interlink Networks RADIUS server products are easy to install, and work with existing network access equipment. Alfa & Ariss SecureW2 free EAP-TTLS client software for Windows 2000 and XP gives users the means of connecting to 802.1X enabled networks in a secure and convenient way. SecureW2 is currently in use by approximately 70,000 users worldwide.

About Alfa-Ariss:
Alfa & Ariss is a software firm specialised in designing and building authentication middleware for wireless and wired networks. Driven by innovation, Alfa & Ariss ensures businesses that only authorized users can use their networks. Next to its 802.1x based authentication solutions, the company is specialised in access control middleware in order to enable the use of various existing authentication systems to give users access to (Web) applications. Alfa & Ariss is located in Hengelo, The Netherlands.

For more information please visit http://www.alfa-ariss.com.

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