WIRELESS INTRUSION DETECTION

Radio-based threats are a growing concern in enterprise security. Aruba’s Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIP) solution addresses the two main classes of wireless threats. The first is the threat from wireless devices, including rogue APs, uncontrolled ad-hoc wireless networks, wireless bridges, and client devices that bridge traffic between wired and wireless interfaces. The second is the threat to wireless networks from attackers and intruders, and includes denial of service attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, impersonation attacks, and key cracking attacks.

WIRELESS INTRUSION DETECTION

Radio-based threats are a growing concern in enterprise security. Aruba’s Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIP) solution addresses the two main classes of wireless threats. The first is the threat from wireless devices, including rogue APs, uncontrolled ad-hoc wireless networks, wireless bridges, and client devices that bridge traffic between wired and wireless interfaces. The second is the threat to wireless networks from attackers and intruders, and includes denial of service attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, impersonation attacks, and key cracking attacks.

WIRELESS INTRUSION DETECTION

Radio-based threats are a growing concern in enterprise security. Aruba’s Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIP) solution addresses the two main classes of wireless threats. The first is the threat from wireless devices, including rogue APs, uncontrolled ad-hoc wireless networks, wireless bridges, and client devices that bridge traffic between wired and wireless interfaces. The second is the threat to wireless networks from attackers and intruders, and includes denial of service attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, impersonation attacks, and key cracking attacks.

Technical Compliance Comparison

Aruba and Airespace

Aruba offers
Ultra-Thin APs + Centralized Control/Management system
It is WiFi standrad
Advanced RF management
Complete switching functionality
Support from 4 to 512 APs per controller; Suited for small/medium/large enterprise deployments
Self-contained, non-disruptive, overlay service solution
“Anywhere” deployment of low-cost APs
Dense deployments with dedicated sensors for monitoring and working for new RF technologies such 802.11n
Deep Security from Layers 1-7
UDP/GRE
AP-Switch device authentication; Configurable pre-shared key
Encrypted control channel between AP-switch?; Yes – 3DES or AES using standard VPN technology.
supporting encrypted data traffic between AP-switch; Layer 2 traffic remains encrypted till it reaches the switch


Airespace offers
Semi-Thin APs + Centralized Control/Management System
It is WiFi Standard
Advanced RF management
Basic switching
Support for 6 to 36 APs per switch; Suited for small and medium enterprise deployments
Self-contained solution ideally suited for WiFi edge network
Optimized for ceiling deployment of APs
Only future RF technologies such as 802.11n
Wi-Fi security from Layers 1-3
LWAPP
AP-Switch device authentication; pre-installed certificates with no revocation
Encrypted control channel between AP-switch?; yes – AES
Not supporting encrypted data traffic between AP-switch

Technical Compliance Comparison

Aruba and Airespace

Aruba offers
Ultra-Thin APs + Centralized Control/Management system
It is WiFi standrad
Advanced RF management
Complete switching functionality
Support from 4 to 512 APs per controller; Suited for small/medium/large enterprise deployments
Self-contained, non-disruptive, overlay service solution
“Anywhere” deployment of low-cost APs
Dense deployments with dedicated sensors for monitoring and working for new RF technologies such 802.11n
Deep Security from Layers 1-7
UDP/GRE
AP-Switch device authentication; Configurable pre-shared key
Encrypted control channel between AP-switch?; Yes – 3DES or AES using standard VPN technology.
supporting encrypted data traffic between AP-switch; Layer 2 traffic remains encrypted till it reaches the switch


Airespace offers
Semi-Thin APs + Centralized Control/Management System
It is WiFi Standard
Advanced RF management
Basic switching
Support for 6 to 36 APs per switch; Suited for small and medium enterprise deployments
Self-contained solution ideally suited for WiFi edge network
Optimized for ceiling deployment of APs
Only future RF technologies such as 802.11n
Wi-Fi security from Layers 1-3
LWAPP
AP-Switch device authentication; pre-installed certificates with no revocation
Encrypted control channel between AP-switch?; yes – AES
Not supporting encrypted data traffic between AP-switch

Technical Compliance Comparison

Aruba and Airespace

Aruba offers
Ultra-Thin APs + Centralized Control/Management system
It is WiFi standrad
Advanced RF management
Complete switching functionality
Support from 4 to 512 APs per controller; Suited for small/medium/large enterprise deployments
Self-contained, non-disruptive, overlay service solution
“Anywhere” deployment of low-cost APs
Dense deployments with dedicated sensors for monitoring and working for new RF technologies such 802.11n
Deep Security from Layers 1-7
UDP/GRE
AP-Switch device authentication; Configurable pre-shared key
Encrypted control channel between AP-switch?; Yes – 3DES or AES using standard VPN technology.
supporting encrypted data traffic between AP-switch; Layer 2 traffic remains encrypted till it reaches the switch


Airespace offers
Semi-Thin APs + Centralized Control/Management System
It is WiFi Standard
Advanced RF management
Basic switching
Support for 6 to 36 APs per switch; Suited for small and medium enterprise deployments
Self-contained solution ideally suited for WiFi edge network
Optimized for ceiling deployment of APs
Only future RF technologies such as 802.11n
Wi-Fi security from Layers 1-3
LWAPP
AP-Switch device authentication; pre-installed certificates with no revocation
Encrypted control channel between AP-switch?; yes – AES
Not supporting encrypted data traffic between AP-switch