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The J. Craig Venter Institute has security measures in place for its wireless LAN, including a VPN, password requirements, and systems that detect intrusions and entry points, but all of the components were purchased separately. That also means they’re managed separately.

Marty Stout, VP of information technology at the genomics research institute, is encouraged that more centrally managed WLAN security systems are coming out, and he plans to evaluate various offerings and incorporate the best one.

Now he has another one to consider. Siemens Communications this week will introduce HiPath Wireless Advanced, a central security controller made up of several integrated components, including a system for intrusion detection and prevention that sniffs out rogue access points and blocks users who try to connect from them. The system starts at $6,000. Security Pipeline | Wireless Network Security

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