New Scan & Block WLAN Wi-Fi Security Software Fom Roving Planet



Roving Planet?s New Scan & Block Module Defends Enterprise Networks from Viruses, Worms and Spyware Latest software offering enhances productivity by minimizing network disruption and downtime


WESTMINSTER, COLO. -/21 Oct, 2004 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- Roving Planet, the leading provider of scalable Wi-Fi wireless LAN (WLAN) management and security software solutions, announced the availability of Roving Planet Scan & Block? ? a new module in its wireless LAN management and security software suite that prevents unknown and potentially infected devices from accessing the network.

Roving Planet Scan & Block reduces the risk of network infection and minimizes network disruption by preventing devices in risky, unknown, and thus ?unsafe? states from gaining access to the network while keeping known devices in a known ?safe? state. All new wired and wireless devices are ?quarantined? on the network with restricted access, preventing them from fully participating on the network until the network device can be certified in a ?safe? state.

?Due to the proliferation of viruses, our enterprise-class customers must also take into account the actual devices being used as part of their overall network access control processes,? stated Greg Mesch, president and CEO, Roving Planet. ?By deploying the Roving Planet Scan & Block module, which is an integral part of our scalable wireless LAN management and security software suite, our customers can have confidence in addressing their requirements for managing vulnerabilities at the device level as part of network access control.?

The new security module?s assessment process includes ensuring that devices? operating systems are up-to-date with the correct security patches; checking for anti-virus package installation with updated signature files; providing behavior-based detection of network activity that points to viruses or other harmful activity while pinpointing the source of this activity; and inspecting all devices on an ongoing basis to ensure continuous network safety.

Roving Planet Scan & Block is now shipping as an additional application module to the Roving Planet wireless LAN management and security software suite - an integrated software suite that configures and maintains wireless LAN infrastructure, monitors WLAN activity and usage, and enforces user-based network and application access controls across wireless and wired LANs.


About Roving Planet
Roving Planet is a leading provider of vendor-neutral Wireless LAN (WLAN) management and security software that allow enterprises to scale their wireless networks. Roving Planet?s integrated software suite provides the flexibility and agility required to extend critical network security and management beyond what vendor-specific infrastructure providers can deliver. This approach ensures lower network management and operating costs because Roving Planet?s integrated software architecture and centralized controls require fewer personnel and less hardware to manage and secure the wired and wireless network. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Roving Planet markets its products through leading systems integrators and wireless solution providers worldwide. http://www.rovingplanet.com.