A leading provider of networking software, Pure Networks™, debuted today its new Pure Networks Security Scan tool. Anyone can quickly check for security issues on their individual computers and their wireless networks with the online free wireless network security. The tool is ideal for home users, as well as those in small office/home office (SOHO) environments, providing a quick assessment of potential network security problems.

    The easy-to-use tool, found at: http://www.purenetworks.com/securityscan, checks a user’s network for potential issues and vulnerabilities and then provides a “score card” with detailed self-help information about how to fix wireless network security problems that are network related and security problems that are computer specific.

    “Consumers are becoming more aware of the need for security and protection, but they often select tools that merely diagnose one computer, rather than an entire network. This can leave them unknowingly vulnerable. As experts in network security, Pure Networks understands that most users don’t have the time, inclination or often the knowledge to manage and secure their home or small office networks. Similarly, having a separate tool for network security and computer security is a hassle. To address this issue, we created a free tool that gives everyday computer users the ability to better understand the security on their PCs, the security of their networks, and what they need to do to address risk areas”, according to Jeff Erwin, CEO of Pure Networks:

Examples of the vulnerabilities Pure Networks Security Scan checks for include:

   * Unknown computers or devices on the network
    * Use of a default password for the wireless network router
    * Changed or opened ports on the wireless network router
    * Manipulated settings that redirect to malicious Web sites
    * Up-to-date antivirus software