Adding a secure WLAN - WISM and WCS

I have a setup including a WISM and WCS which currently only runs a guest service using webauth to get online. The service (by request) is not secured over the air. I would like to implement a second SSID with security but before going the whole way with 802.1x I wanted to implement a half way house. Service will still only be a guest service but I want the air traffic secured.
So I guess my options are WEP (forget it) or WPA/WPA2.
My question is do I have to run this service with a shared secret that I then need to inform all users of in order for them to be able to connect to the service or is there a way to implement a WPA service that uses some kind of credential check against the already configured RADIUS (ACS) servers?
And if this is possible I assume there is no longer need for a webauth as this just seems to duplicate the login process.
Thanks for any pointers in advance
Paul

The best thing you can do is start with the Configuration Guides.  If you don't have a test environment and have SMARTNET on the WiSMs/ WCS, utilize TAC to help you get up and going.  I would also suggest utilizing a Cisco Partner to help with the initial implementation as well.
I would recommend upgrading your WiSMs and WCS to the latest versions and making sure configurations are the same across modules.  I upgraded our WiSMs from 4.x to 7.0.98.0 and WCS to 7.x.  Ran into a bug here and there but that is expected.  Just make sure the wireless devices support those versions.  If you are unsure, you can always work towards the AssureWave tested code.  WCS 7.x should be backwards compatible (check the release notes just to verify).  The Design Zone and Release Notes are your friend too.
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