cloud managed secure wi fi
TRANSCRIPT
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
Cloud Managed Secure Wi-Fi
Dr. Pravin BhagwatCTO, AirTight Networks
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 2
Enabling Today’s Distributed Enterprise
Reduced costs
Mobile workforce
Agility and productivity
New business opportunities
Wi-Fi’s Impact
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 3
Challenges in Distributed Wi-Fi
Geographically distributed locations
Large scale operation
Lack of IT staff
Cost concerns
Security and compliance
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
Traditional Enterprise WLAN Deployments
Multi-tiered architecture Feature based licensing Basic WIDS “bolt-on” Dedicated IT resources Extensive training On-going/on-site support
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 5
Comparison of Wi-Fi Deployment of Architectures
Controller based
ComplexHigh cost
Not scalableDifficult to manage
Simple Lower cost
Infinitely scalableEasy to manage
Cloud managed
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 6
AirTight Cloud – Salient Features
Built-in High Availability & Fault-Tolerance
SSAE-16 Certified Data Centers
Drop-Ship, Plug-n-Play Deployment
Location-based Administration
Massively Scalable, Multi-TenantElastic Cloud Architecture
Single ConsoleCentralized Management
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 7
AirTight Cloud Footprint
Fully virtualized, running on VMware ESXi hypervisor
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 8
Intelligent Edge, Controller-less WLAN Architecture
Intelligence built into every AirTight AP Plug-and-play zero touch deployment Data switching and control at the edge including
segregation of corporate and guest networks
No dependence on a central controller – local or in the cloud No choke point or single point of failure Fault-tolerant stand-alone AP operation with
no loss of functionality
Per SSID bandwidth and security controls Stateful firewall; DNS-based content filtering Secure BYOD onboarding QoS for real-time applications, e.g., VoIP Admission control and traffic shaping
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 9
WIPS Architectures
Integrated• APs repurposed as sensors• Background scanning and minimal protection• Cannot co-exist with time-sensitive apps, e.g., VoIP
Overlay• Dedicated sensors on top of existing WLAN• 24/7 monitoring and protection
Combo• APs repurposed as sensors• 24/7 monitoring and protection• Able to support all types of apps, including VoIP
Wi-Fi AP withbackground scanning
2.4GHZ
5GHz
2.4GHZ
5GHz
2.4GHZ
5GHz
Wi-Fi AP WIPS Sensor
Wi-Fi AP with Concurrent WIPS sensor
2.4 / 5GHZ
2.4 + 5GHZ
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 10
AT-C60: Industry’s Most Flexible Wi-Fi Platform
Software-defined, band-unlocked radios – an industry first
Concurrent Wi-Fi access and 24/7 WIPS – an industry first
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 11
AirTight Cloud Secure Wi-Fi Benefits
Distributed Wi-Fi Challenges
AirTight Cloud Wi-Fi Benefits
Remote/distributed/SMB locations
Hassle Free Deployment
• Controller-less architecture• Plug-n-play deployment • Centralized control
Minimal or no IT staff at remote sites Ease of Use
• Designed for little or no IT support• Single portal administration• Location-based policies
Limited IT budget Low Cost• Pay-as-you-go OpEx model• No capital expenditures• Support and maintenance included
Security/Compliance Strong Security
• Top-ranked WIPS technology• Includes security and compliance• Blocks rogues while providing access• Blocks access to unauthorized devices
© 2013 AirTight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. 12
Thank You!
Cloud Managed Secure Wi-Fi Solutions
[email protected]@AirTight+1 877 424 7844