1. Systems and methods for network security (US Patent No. 7,086,089) - Describes the broad architecture of using wireless sensors and servers to detect attacks and policy violations for wireless networks. Included in the patent is alarm generation, determination of physical location, classification of authorized, unauthorized and rogue devices, forensic data storage, etc.
2. Method and system for actively defending a wireless LAN against attacks (US Patent No. 7,058,796) - Explicitly covers all known and currently practiced methods of wireless session containment, a fundamental requirement for intrusion prevention, along with other active wireless defense mechanisms for legacy encryption protection such as WEP CloakingTM.
3. System and method for wireless LAN dynamic channel change with honeypot trap (US Patent No. 7,042,852) - Covers real-time techniques to mitigate wireless attacks with honeypot traps and dynamic RF channel adjustments.
4. System and method for sensing wireless LAN activity (US Patent No. 7,277,404) - Covers the hybrid architecture of a wireless IPS, and specifically, the shared processing between sensors and a server for collaborative and distributed monitoring of WLAN traffic.
5. Systems and methods for dynamic sensor discovery and selection (US Patent No. 10,773,915) - Covers the management of a distributed multiple sensor network for dynamic discovery, redundancy and coverage.
"The allowed patents describe novel and comprehensive methods that AirDefense has pioneered for wireless security," said Professor Fernando C. Colon Osorio, founder and director of the Wireless System Security Research Laboratory. "The architectural scope of AirDefense's patents is broad and will encompass any meaningful wireless intrusion protection solution."
"Some of our competitors who entered the market much later have specifically crafted their patent applications with narrow claims and restrictions designed to circumvent AirDefense's intellectual property," said Dr. Amit Sinha, chief technology officer, AirDefense. "While this can result in a new patent for marketing purposes, these patents are practically useless and unenforceable."
AirDefense's growing customer base consists of more than 700 enterprises and government agencies. High security sensitive organizations such as the United States Army, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Transportation rely on AirDefense Enterprise for wireless security. In addition, AirDefense solutions are used by retail establishments, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, transportation and logistics companies for wireless security and regulatory compliance. Outside of the U.S., AirDefense Enterprise has large deployments with customers such as BT, Cardiff University and Athens Airport.
"AirDefense prides itself in providing cutting-edge technology designed to secure our customers from wireless threats," said Mike Potts, president and chief executive officer, AirDefense. "Our industry leading solution is backed by the most comprehensive and innovative patent portfolio in this business."
AirDefense was founded in 2001, is based in Atlanta, GA, and serves 700 government agencies and blue chip corporations.
