Motorola to acquire leading wireless LAN security AirDefense

Motorola, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held AirDefense, a leading wireless LAN (WLAN) security provider. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
AirDefense is a privately-held developer of Wireless Intrusion Prevention Solutions (WIPS) and premium software applications, which enable corporations to secure their networks against wireless security threats and comply with regulatory and industry standards.
AirDefense has been an innovator and a leader in the industry since its inception in 2001, including the introduction of the first 24×7 Monitoring and Wireless Intrusion Detection System, the first use of access points as sensors and a host of add-on modules that address customer specific security problems and RF troubleshooting needs. It also enables secure multi-vendor environments, which allows organizations to benefit from AirDefense's solutions regardless of their WLAN infrastructure.
"As wireless security remains a leading concern for enterprises, this transaction enables Motorola to deliver a common platform solution for greater indoor and outdoor protection to wireless LAN networks in support of our all-wireless enterprise vision," said Kathy Paladino, president of Motorola's Enterprise Mobility
business.
"Industry compliance requirements such as Payment Card Industry Data Security (PCI DSS) and heightened security awareness have fueled the need for comprehensive compliance, enforcement, forensics and reporting, which is offered by AirDefense solutions,” said said Sujai Hajela, vice president and general manager, Motorola Enterprise Wireless LAN division.
“Together, we are a leader in helping businesses truly realize the vision of a secure and reliable all-wireless enterprise."
AirDefense products provide the most advanced solutions for rogue wireless detection, policy enforcement and intrusion prevention, both inside and outside an organization's physical locations and wired networks. Founded in 2001, AirDefense is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves nearly 800 U.S. government agencies and blue chip corporations.