Bluesocket Appoints David Juitt as Chief Security Architect

BURLINGTON, Mass. — January 23, 2000
Bluesocket, a developer of wireless networks for portable devices based on the Bluetooth™ and 802.11b standards, today announced it has appointed noted security engineer David Neal Juitt as its chief security architect. Juitt will be responsible for ensuring network security policies for the company's product line.

"David Juitt brings 16 years experience in secure systems engineering, networking principles and protocols to Bluesocket," said David Crosbie, Bluesocket CEO. "We are delighted to have his calibre on board building secure, best-of-breed hardware and software for the corporate wireless networking market."

Juitt was previously chief information security officer for Redwood Investment Systems of Boston, directing all aspects of security policy and secure product development, including the development of a patent-pending security solution for wireless handheld devices. Before that, he was depart

About Bluesocket

Bluesocket, Inc. develops software and hardware to enable users of all types of Bluetooth and 802.11b mobile devices (laptops, PDAs, and cellphones) to maintain connection to corporate networks and the Internet while moving within their 'home' buildings and while roaming to other corporate premises and public Bluetooth and 802.11b areas.

Bluesocket's initial product line consists of a Management Server and Radio Access Points (RAPs) for Bluetooth and 802.11b. The RAPs are small wireless base stations installed in an office environment. The Management Server handles user authentication and encryption, ensures that each mobile device receives appropriate levels of service, and hands off the connection from one RAP to another as the user moves between coverage areas. The Bluesocket product line is planned for release in 2001.

The Boston and London-based start-up received $5 million in initial funding from St. Paul Venture Capital, Osborn Capital LLC and other inves

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