To secure their wireless networks, organizations must be able to distinguish between authorized network devices, neighbors and potential intruders. In large wireless networks, involving hundreds or thousands of users in multiple locations, synchronization and communication between network management and security solutions is required. At the same time, each system must maintain a level of independence that allows for each to make objective decisions.
"The AirWave software's ability to automatically configure and audit most vendors' Wi-Fi products, including both 'intelligent' and 'thin' access points, eliminates a major potential source of configuration inconsistencies and security breaches," said Mike Potts, president and CEO of AirDefense. "And as soon as we detect a potential problem, network administrators can use AirWave's single web-based console to immediately implement any necessary configuration changes."
Customers employing the joint AirDefense/AirWave solution utilize AirWave's AMP software to automatically discover and monitor all authorized wireless access points and wireless network users in real-time. Using APIs developed by the two companies, the AirWave software passes this data to the AirDefense Enterprise solution. AirDefense leverages the AirWave information to quickly identify unauthorized 'rogue' users or devices on the wireless LAN and take corrective action. By efficiently sharing information, customers will reduce their Wi-Fi support costs by eliminating redundant data entry and improve their wireless security by eliminating 'false positive' reports of unauthorized devices on the network.
