Fortress and AirDefense to Discuss Implications of DoD Wireless Directive



-/May 24, 2004 Wi-Fi Technology News/-This webcast will provide analysis and interpretation of what the DoD?s 8100.2 directive means to government agencies and how wireless solutions can ensure compliance with this policy. The webcast will feature WLAN security experts and practitioners who will draw upon real-world case studies to illustrate deployment of risk-free wireless LANs and adherence to the DoD directive in their organizations.

The 90-minute session is intended for agencies that must comply with the directive, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Command, Office of Inspector General, military departments and DoD contractors.

Why: Directive 8100.2 establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the use of commercial wireless devices, services and technologies in the DoD Global Information Grid. It directs the development and use of a knowledge management process to promote the sharing of wireless technology capabilities, vulnerabilities and vulnerability mitigation strategies throughout the DoD. With this directive, the Pentagon seeks to stabilize the risks posed by wireless, such as sniffing, hacking and denial of service. Through the 8100.2 directive the military is required to encrypt unclassified data sent from wireless devices using FIPS 140-2-approved encryption. Doing this, the DoD is steadily raising the bar for wireless security within the organization.

When/Where: Wednesday, May 26, 2004
2:00 p.m. ET
To register, visit http://www.fortresstech.com
Who: Executives from AirDefense and Fortress Technologies, the leading provider of wireless network security to the U.S. government, will be available to comment on the impact Directive 8100.2 will have on agencies implementing wireless and how encryption will affect interoperability and management issues.

For Comment: Ken Evans, vice president of product management for Fortress Technologies, is available for comment. To schedule a briefing, please contact Dominic Ybarra at (202) 973-4781.

Background: AirFortress offers flexible, market-proven security to address the risks and vulnerabilities of wireless networks. It is a trusted and easy-to-use security solution that ensures the business integrity demanded by the global 1000, government and health care organizations. It was the first product to meet the U.S. government?s rigorous standards for wireless network security, under the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) validation program, and was recently honored as SC Magazine?s 2004 "Readers Trust" award winner for best wireless security solution.

Having achieved market-leader status through deployments with the DoD, civilian agencies like the VA, and brand-name commercial accounts, Fortress is recognized as one of Venture Reporter?s "20 Venture-backed Wireless Firms Most Likely to Succeed" and Federal Computer Week?s "10 Hot Companies to Watch." Privately-held Fortress Technologies is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with partners and resellers worldwide. For more information, contact us at info@fortresstech.com or call 813-288-7388.