Cisco Wireless Intrusion Prevention System Data Sheet

Ten billion. That’s how many mobile devices will populate our planet by 2017. 1 This rapid proliferation in mobility is increasing the need for wireless connectivity. Many organizations are responding to this trend by providing Wi-Fi access to employees and guests, which presents many opportunities but also poses new threats to the network. Savvy mobile users can set up wireless networks just by using their smartphones providing connectivity for the user but also a potential entry point for an intruder. Hackers continue to target vulnerable wireless networks with constantly changing threats, so IT organizations are constantly challenged to both track and locate wireless threats throughout the organization and demonstrate compliance.