Atlanta - September 28, 2004 - AirDefense, the leader in 24x7 wireless security monitoring, today announced that the Town of Addison, Texas has deployed AirDefense Enterprise to protect the public safety network and its citizens from wireless threats. AirDefense enables the town's public safety mobile vehicles to transmit video and data to backend databases in a secure manner.
Within the last year the Town of Addison recognized the efficiency, productivity and mobility of using a wireless network for transmitting a high volume of video and data from public safety mobile vehicles to backend databases. For example, in the past, police personnel were making multiple trips back to the station to send video and voice data to central dispatch. With wireless, officers now are able to upload information from mobile vehicles and reduce upload time to eight minutes for two hours of video.
However, Addison realized the need to secure the transfer of this wireless information. To do this, they turned to AirDefense. The AirDefense WLAN security and monitoring system is based on the patent-pending technology that incorporates distributed sensors and an appliance. The remote sensors monitor all wireless LAN activities 24x7 and communicate with the appliance, which correlates and analyzes the data to provide scalable, centralized management of real-time rogue detection, policy enforcement, intrusion protection and health monitoring of the wireless LAN.
"Wireless provides numerous benefits, but it is pretty much an open environment," said Zeis Djaja network specialist for the Town of Addison. "To best of our knowledge, AirDefense provides the most complete wireless security solution and is the only product that guarantees a secure transmission channel."
Equally important, Addison recognized the need to secure the wireless network to protect citizen information and is deploying AirDefense in additional public safety vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances to secure the transfer of digital patient information. If a security breach were to occur, Addison runs the risk of private citizen data being accessed by a hacker. This would lead to violation of citizen rights and destruction of the local government's reputation. Additionally, like communities and organizations all over the country, Addison is faced with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulations coming into effect April 2005, which require patient information to remain secure.
"AirDefense provides the Town of Addison and the benefit of managing security at an enterprise level. When you are dealing with citizens' rights and safety, it is imperative organizations track their wireless network and prevent rogue devices from coming on the network. AirDefense allows Addison this capability," said Anil Khatod, chief executive officer of AirDefense.
About The Town of Addison
The Town of Addison is one of Dallas' closest suburbs. With a residential population of over 14,000 people and a daytime population of over 100,000 business and other workers, the Town is home to such major corporations as MBNA Information Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pizza Hut and Comp USA. The Town is known for its progressive government and its dedication to providing the highest quality of service to its residents and visitors.
About AirDefense, Inc.
AirDefense is the thought leader and innovator of wireless LAN security and operational support solutions. Founded in 2001, AirDefense pioneered the concept of 24x7 monitoring of the airwaves and now provides the most advanced solutions for rogue WLAN detection, policy enforcement, intrusion protection and monitoring the health of wireless LANs. As a key element of wireless LAN security, AirDefense complements wireless VPNs, encryption and authentication. Based on a secure appliance and remote sensors, AirDefense solutions scale to support single offices, corporate campuses or hundreds of locations. Blue chip companies and government agencies rely upon AirDefense solutions to secure and manage wireless LANs around the globe. For more information, go to http://www.airdefense.net or call 770.663.8115.
Media Contacts:
Heidi Litner
AirDefense, Inc.
770.663.8115 x 110
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