Wireless Security, Wi-Fi Management Hot Topics at RSA Conference 2019
Like the many years before it, RSA Conference 2019 in San Francisco was full of buzz, energy, product “noise” and, this year, lots of heavy rain. And, of course, I forgot to bring my umbrella.
Rain or shine, RSA draws over 50,000 attendees each year. The event provides a chance to get to know the hot products shaping the security industry, hear from industry experts and connect with peers.
Although many fantastic cybersecurity products were on display on the expo floor, there were a few that completely stood out — and the end-to-end SonicWall wireless solution was among them.
Wireless security, planning and management from a single solution
The SonicWall wireless solution is comprised of SonicWave access points, WiFi Cloud Manager, WiFi Planner and the SonicWiFi mobile app. In fact, Biztech named the SonicWave wireless access points among the new and useful technology seen at the show. (Go to the 3:30 mark in the video below.)
SonicWave access points (AP) combine high-performance IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology with flexible deployment options. The APs can be managed via the cloud using SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager or through SonicWall’s industry-leading next-generation firewalls. The result is a solution that could be untethered from the firewall to provide you a superior WiFi user experience that’s as secure as any wired connection.
SonicWave access points take advantage of the Wave 2 standard with MU-MIMO support, which enables simultaneous transmission to numerous Wave 2-enabled wireless clients, providing an enhanced user experience. You can also easily extend your Wi-Fi networks and effortlessly set it up with mesh technology.
Wireless security — even without a firewall
SonicWall integrates advanced security right on the access points. The cloud-based, multi-engine Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) sandbox and Content Filtering Service (CFS) can be enabled on the access points to provide advanced threat detection and protection.
SonicWave access points provide you comprehensive wireless security with features including a dedicated third radio for security scanning, wireless intrusion detection and prevention, wireless firewalling, secure Layer 3 wireless roaming and more.
Easy Wi-Fi planning, management from the cloud
If you aren’t an RF expert, getting the right AP placement for optimal coverage or density is somewhat impossible. Prior to AP deployment, designing and planning Wi-Fi networks with a site survey tool is essential.
This is where SonicWall WiFi Planner comes to your rescue. It is a predictive, cloud-based site-survey tool to ensure you have the best RF plan.
Once you have a plan, next you need to onboard the devices. The SonicWall SonicWiFi mobile app, available on iOS and Android, helps you monitor networks, easily onboard wireless access points and set up wireless mesh networks.
After onboarding you need to manage maybe dozens or even thousands of SonicWave access points. Named one of the 16 hottest network and endpoint security products at RSA by CRN, SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager streamlines the process. It is available via the cloud-based Capture Security Center and delivers single-pane-of-glass visibility to reduce costs and simplify Wi-Fi management.
Wave 2 wireless access points are reliable, easy to manage
SonicWave access points are ideal for most deployments as they provide reliable user experience with flexible management. SonicWave 200 series access points are best suited for medium-to-low density requirements.
For example, the SonicWave 231c can be used indoors in retail stores or classrooms and can be installed on ceilings. While the SonicWave 224w can be used in indoor locations like hotel and hospital rooms.
On the other hand, the SonicWave 231o outdoor access points are IP67-rated to withstand tough outdoor conditions and fit perfectly in outdoor spaces like parks, playgrounds and parking lots. For higher density requirements, SonicWave 400 series access points is ideal.
