New Red-M Broadband Wireless Intrusion Detection Probe Sets Standard 

New Red-M Broadband Wireless Intrusion Detection Probe Sets Standard

Red-Alert is the First Wireless Probe to Detect Both 802.11b WLAN And Bluetooth

Red-M, a developer of hardware and software tools for secure wireless control, introduced Red-Alert, the first wireless probe to detect the presence of both 802.11b WLAN and Bluetooth. Red-Alert prevents unauthorized users from penetrating network boundaries and gaining access to private data via wireless devices such as PCs, PDAs or cell phones.

"The central issue for all networks is control, and it's the foundation of all our products," said Karl W. Feilder, CEO of Red-M. "Enterprises need help controlling every aspect of their networks as wireless technology distributes data much more widely than it's ever been distributed before. You can't take advantage of the freedom and ROI wireless technology offers until you take responsibility for controlling that freedom."

Low network security in wireless networks remains a barrier that must be removed in order to realize the enormous benefits of wireless technology. Detecting intrusion is just the first step.

"By monitoring airspace and issuing real-time wireless intrusion alerts, Red-Alert enables enterprises to actually see what is going on in the airspace around their networks and makes it safe for enterprises to move from a wired to a wireless environment," said Christopher W. Weiss, director of technology for Red-M.

Red-Alert Capabilities

With 24x7 monitoring, Red-Alert helps enterprises protect their corporate data by reclaiming control of the airspace around their networks. Red-Alert:

-- Scans multiple Wi-Fi channels while simultaneously monitoring for
Bluetooth-enabled devices;
-- Sends automatic alerts when security breaches occur;
-- Distinguishes between the wireless devices and access points belonging
to the enterprise, its neighbors and intruders;
-- Enables the user to define events of interest;
-- Permanently connects to the enterprise network;
-- Works with existing network management systems.



By Robert Hoskins