Business Services Industry

AirDefense Personal 2.0 Solution Protects Users From Wireless Security Risks at Coffee Shops, Airports, Hotels and Other Hotspots

Business Wire, Sept 19, 2005

ATLANTA -- AirDefense, the leader in anywhere, anytime wireless security and monitoring, today launched AirDefense Personal 2.0, the industry's first and only software agent to protect consumers from wireless security risks while using laptops at coffee shops, libraries, airports, hotels and other hotspots. The AirDefense Personal 2.0 agent is a FREE product that protects the consumer 24x7 from today's growing list of wireless security risks, such as identity theft, evil twin attacks and denial of service attacks.

AirDefense Personal can easily be installed on a user's laptop and within minutes allows the user to monitor the laptop for potential wireless security risks. If a security threat is discovered, the user will be alerted of malicious activities or wireless misconfigurations. The user can configure a basic security policy for their laptop, and the solution will automatically close the user's wireless connection if a critical event that violates the policy is detected. For a free copy of the AirDefense Personal 2.0 agent, mobile users can log onto: http://www.airdefense.net/products/adpersonal/trial.php4.> "AirDefense is committed to accelerating risk-free deployment of wireless to provide mobility and productivity gains to end-users. The issue of end-user protection at hotspots and other unsecured wireless networks is a growing concern for security and IT professionals," according to Anil Khatod, president and CEO of AirDefense. "With the number of wireless security breaches on the rise, AirDefense now offers the best of both worlds for consumers and corporations looking to protect proprietary information from would-be thieves."

By downloading AirDefense Personal 2.0, AirDefense provides users with the easiest way to protect themselves from wireless security threats and device misconfigurations. AirDefense Personal monitors wireless activity and complements most personal firewall and VPN (Virtual Private Network) client software. In addition, AirDefense suggests that consumers take precautions to prevent wireless security risks. Wireless users should also:

1. Install a personal firewall and the latest security patches on their laptop.

2. Enter passwords only when using secure Web sites that include the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) lock meaning the information is encrypted.

3. Do not access files or sites that contain confidential or personal information.

4. Stick to casual Web surfing, rather than balancing a checking account or 401 (k). Remember nothing is truly private at a hot spot.

5. Never click on a link in an email they receive claiming to be their bank or another online vendor. It could be a Phishing site. Find the URL on their own and conduct their business.

AirDefense Personal 2.0 is integrated with AirDefense's flagship product, AirDefense Enterprise. The combined solution enables network administrators to effectively protect enterprise information assets automatically from threats not only within the four walls of the enterprise but also outside the confines of the building. Policy profiles are defined centrally on AirDefense Enterprise and automatically downloaded to each mobile user. If threats are discovered, AirDefense Personal notifies the user and sends the alerts to AirDefense Enterprise for central reporting and notification. This unique solution allows the network administrator to enforce corporate policies and provide complete protection for the mobile worker, regardless of location.

About AirDefense, Inc.

AirDefense is the market leader in anywhere, anytime wireless security and monitoring. The company's products provide the most advanced solutions for rogue wireless detection, policy enforcement and intrusion protection both inside and outside an organization's four walls. AirDefense's enterprise-class products scale to support everything from single offices to organizations with hundreds of locations. Founded in 2001, AirDefense is based in Alpharetta, GA and services hundreds of government agencies and blue chip corporations. For more information, please visit http://www.airdefense.net or call 770.663.8115.