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Authorized Access to WiFi Networks
to Ensure Wireless Laptop Security
"Sticky Wireless™" security policy ensures
that laptops and tablet PCs connect only to
the authorized wireless network in range and prevents WiFi bridging
AirStop® Wireless enforce a Single SSID configuration on laptops and tablet PCs and disables the wireless adapter when outside of range. The resulting "Sticky Wireless™" security policy prevents "data leakage" by ensuring the computer is only able to connect to a pre-defined wireless network. This configuration prevents any unwelcome or mistaken link to an unauthorized network when in the home or office.
Advantages of Controlling WiFi Network Access
AirStop Wireless prevents WiFi connections to outside networks, letting you create a "permit only my wireless network" setup. Frequently, a laptop owner at home will find that an Internet connection was mistakenly made - automatically - to a neighbor's WiFi. Unmonitored outside access leaves the laptop fully exposed to a long list of threats and is obviously undesirable to anyone concerned with data and laptop security.
In an office setting, the same situation is far more severe than simply a mistaken (or unauthorized) connection to the local café. If the laptop is simultaneously connected to the office network using a LAN cable, the person has created an unintentional "bridge" that can undermine the entire network's security of the office. AirStop Wireless prevents WiFi autoconnect.
Honeypots & Hackers
In extreme situations, the unsuspecting laptop owner may be connecting
to a "honeypot" network. Here, hackers will try to position a strong WiFi signal near the office they specifically want to access. Once an illegal bridge is set up, they will attempt to acquire confidential data by breaching the private information systems normally protected by a firewall.
Wireless Code Configuration
Designed for personal laptop owners, but also very suitable for small-medium business and enterprise environments, AirStop Wireless provides 2 options of maximum wireless laptop security:
- Regardless of location, the laptop will only connect to the pre-defined wireless network
- When out of range of the predefined network, the laptop owner has the option to connect to an alternative WiFi network in range.
For Network Security Administrators
AirStop's "Sticky Wireless™" functionality ensures that only the system administrator, who defines wireless security policy and access to the firewalled networks, can change the WiFi connectivity configuration of the laptop. Once the WiFi security policy is defined, AirStop Wireless reliably continues to enforce it.
The end-user is not permitted to remove the software or re-configure the connectivity settings. This prevents users from connecting to unauthorized networks such as municipal Wifi and other public access wireless networks.
Complete AirStop® Software Suite
AirStop Wireless is part of the AirStop Software Suite that also includes:
AirStop® PRO:
Provides comprehensive communications security policy management for laptops and includes all the award-winning functionality of AirStop Multiport and AirStop
Wireless.
AirStop® Multiport: Anti-bridging port control for laptops and tablet PCs that have network connectivity.
For a detailed feature set of each product, please see the Feature Comparison Chart.
AirStop® PRO Server Module
IT Administrators upgrading to AirStop PRO and adding the optional AirStop PRO Server Module will gain time-saving, centralized control of all AirStop clients, including ability to set individual, group and
temporary security policy. The AirStop Server also provides full reporting of all wired and wireless adapter activity. These reports are of great value for tracing the source of data leakage, as well as maintaining U.S. regulatory compliance of data security standards, such as defined by Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and HIPAA.
To review the detailed feature set of the AirStop PRO Server Module, please see the AirStop Datasheet.
For AirStop Server Module order and pricing details, please contact us directly.
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