Client Security Software
Secure Wireless LAN
"Nowadays, secure wireless communication is no longer a security risk and promotes mobility and flexibility."
However, when transmitting sensitive business data via wireless devices, the security risk is usually many times higher than when using wired devices. Yet, provided that a good security solution is adequately implemented, the risk is the same as in a normal wired environment. In the area of wireless security, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) currently is the most talked-about solution.
Jose Lopez, security expert at Frost & Sullivan
Mobility as a security risk
Despite all enthusiasm about greatly increased mobility and flexibility, one crucial aspect needs to be considered when operating a wireless LAN: security. If the WLAN is not encoded and even if the "Wireless Encryption Protocol – WEP" has been enabled, spies in the neighborhood will have a very easy time doing their "job". All they need to do is turn on their own WLAN and they will, in the case of WEP, have convenient access to the corporate network, just by using additional software.
The solution: Secure WLAN
"Secure Wireless LAN" by IDpendant and Juniper Networks is a comprehensive package that relies on VPN to protect your corporate wireless communication. This standards-based solution consists of client software, VPN box, EASY Setup as well as USB tokens to ensure highly secure authentication. Secure Wireless LAN is a cost-efficient security solution to effectively protect the connection of branch offices and home offices to the corporate network.
Benefits
- No changes to existing network topology needed
- Minimum installation effort
- Strong authentication with USB tokens
- Application independent
- Transparent for users
- End to site encoding
- Independent of operating systems
- Scalability
- Larger functional scope (firewall) for added value
- High availability
- System stability