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CWNP Program Announces Partnership With AirDefense
SecurityProNews
Staff Writer
2004-09-07
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The CWNP Program today announced a partnership with AirDefense.
The AirDefense Intrusion Detection System will become part of the labs taught to students in the CWSP Wireless LAN Security instructor led training course. The CWSP class gives IT professionals the necessary skills for implementing and managing wireless security in the enterprise by creating solutions using tools from fifteen industry leading manufacturers.
"We are very excited to have AirDefense become part of the CWSP curriculum," says Kevin Sandlin, CEO and co-founder of the CWNP Program. "Intrusion detection is a critical part of wireless LAN security, and this partnership adds even further value to an already outstanding array of products that are taught in our security course. Students who attend the CWSP wireless LAN security class are always astounded at the quantity and quality of information they learn. Having an Intrusion Detection System lab in the class is another great feature for CWSP students."
Wireless security training is critical for today's wireless LANs, and security for wireless solutions comes from educated wireless networking professionals implementing multiple safeguards.
A wireless LAN signal bypasses all wired side security and opens a back door for an intruder to attack the network. Because wireless networks use the air for connectivity, a wireless signal can travel through building walls, ceilings and windows. While convenient for users, this makes wireless networks an uncontrolled, vulnerable and insecure medium.
When the wireless network is left exposed, hackers can enter and compromise a company's corporate backbone and information. This can impact a business' reputation, and proprietary and regulatory information, all of which can lead to financial loss and legal ramifications.
"Wireless security is more than just searching for unauthorized devices on your wireless network. It is about taking control of your organization's air space and enhancing the performance capabilities and health of the network. Through the education of IT professionals on AirDefense CWNP is enabling a new breed of security experts who will bring value-add safeguards back to their organizations," said Anil Khatod, CEO and president of AirDefense. "We are pleased to partner with CWNP and be included in their curriculum."
CWSP is the leading wireless LAN security training and certification available. AirDefense recommends that all of its system engineers and VARs earn CWNP certifications.
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