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HP Business Partner AirTight Networks, a global leader for wireless intrusion prevention systems (WIPS), allows you to automatically detect, classify, locate and block wireless threats. AirTight is a leading networking vendor offering a purpose-built WIPS with state-of-the art 802.11n sensors and backward compatibility with existing 802.11abg wireless networks.

Proactive network protection from current and emerging wireless threats

Airtight Spectraguard
AirTight SpectraGuard is the leading proactive wireless intrusion prevention solution that protects wired and wireless networks from all current and emerging wireless threats. AirTight’s comprehensive wireless intrusion prevention solution detects and classifies all wireless assets in the air – simplifying the discovery, remediation and removal of wireless threats.

AirTight’s superior threat detection, blocking capabilities, granular location tracking of wireless threats, and minimal false alarms help to manage costs by creating a low-touch, “lean back” solution for wireless security. Because it’s compatible with any wireless infrastructure, you can leverage its security regardless of the WLAN deployed.
AllianceONE networking partner AirTight offers enterprises an integrated wireless security solution designed to protect the enterprise from current and emerging wireless threats on the ProCurve One Services zl module.

Centrally managed, the AirTight solution correlates all wireless devices with their associated wired networks to prioritize threats and automate the enforcement of wireless security policies. The solution consists of a centralized server that operates on the HP ProCurve ONE Services zl Module and AirTight sensors. The sensors are utilized to monitor and protect the wireless airspace from threats.

The solution provides the network administrator a clear view of the wireless airspace on a continuous basis. As threats to the wireless network emerge, the system notifies the network administrator. The AirTight system also can be configured to provide on-demand or regularly scheduled reports that detail the threats seen in the wireless airspace and provide an inventory of all access points and devices.

The AirTight system is designed to not only report on threats observed, but it can also shut down threats as they occur. In addition, the solution can prevent corporate-authorized wireless clients from inadvertently connecting to unsecured external access points from neighboring networks. The AirTight solution not only protects the wireless network from unauthorized access, but it also produces reports to aid in documenting compliance with network security requirements..

This WLAN-independent security solution uses the latest 802.11n technology to protect existing 802.11abg wireless networks from existing 802.11n threats and requires no upgrade when customers are ready migrate to 802.11n Wireless LAN infrastructure.

The solution enables customers to:
  • Improve the security of their WLAN infrastructure
  • Enforce corporate Wi-Fi security policies (i.e. Wi-Fi security best practices or a no Wi-Fi policy)
  • Simplify documentation of network security procedures compliance reporting and adherence
  • Define and administer Wi-Fi guest access policies
  • Monitor remote locations for wireless vulnerabilities
  • Reduce the operational overhead of supporting and managing an additional security solution.
With wireless breaches on the rise, organizations are looking for cost-effective and reliable ways to minimize their vulnerability to wireless threats. AirTight and HP Networking provide an automated and comprehensive approach to detecting, blocking and locating wireless threats using a cost-effective blade architecture.
Solution architecture

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