“Smart” Wi-Fi Jammer: RTU MIREA Develops Targeted Technology for Corporate Security

The Case for Precision Signal Suppression

The new system is designed to counter two major threats: unauthorized devices (such as hidden cameras or rogue gadgets) and the creation of fake access points within corporate networks. It works in environments where both legitimate and illegitimate devices are present. The principle is based on sending specialized data packets that disconnect targeted devices from the network. Implementation requires only a smartphone, or a compact device powered by an ESP32 microcontroller.

For end users, the technology promises stronger protection of both personal and corporate data stored within organizations. For Russia, it strengthens cybersecurity in critical sectors. Globally, it presents a practical case of targeted radio suppression that could find application in international corporate security practices.

Protecting State Enterprises, Defense Facilities, and Data Centers

In real-world scenarios, the technology is most effective against lone offenders trying to bypass internal policies. Its export potential is also significant, as the battle against cyber-espionage and wireless network threats is a universal challenge. Domestically, applications include safeguarding state enterprises, defense industry facilities, data centers, and corporate offices.

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Future pathways may involve integration into complex cybersecurity platforms and commercialization through Russian information security vendors. Development could also expand toward combining Wi-Fi monitoring with artificial intelligence for adaptive threat response. This not only strengthens Russia’s cybersecurity landscape but also positions the country as an exporter of innovative defensive tools.

International Experience and Domestic Solutions

In 2022, Cisco and Aruba advanced their tools for detecting rogue access points within enterprise network solutions. Aruba strengthened its Central and ClearPass platforms by embedding automatic detection and blocking capabilities integrated with policy management and security frameworks.

In 2023, Russia’s Rostelecom-Solar released Solar Dozor 7.9, a data leak prevention system featuring Linux agent deployment, workstation group hierarchies, VK Teams and AirDrop traffic monitoring, and real-time event forwarding to SIEM platforms.

By 2024, Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development and Rostec were in talks to establish domestic Wi-Fi protection systems tailored for the public sector. Discussions focused on detection and prevention of unauthorized access, including defense against rogue access points, underlining the urgency of national solutions in this space.

Evolving into a Corporate Security Standard

Targeted suppression represents a shift from brute-force jamming to intelligent threat selection. Commercial information has always been a high-value asset, and companies that allow competitors access risk profit losses regardless of size or industry. Within two to three years, such systems are expected to become standard in Russia’s largest corporations. Soft-impact suppression tools are already quietly deployed at major enterprises.

Technically, the system works by flooding a phone with a stream of messages that its processor cannot handle, slowing down the device. With certification and government adoption, the technology could reach export markets in friendly countries — reinforcing Russia’s position as a developer of innovative cybersecurity solutions.