Network Access Control

that organizations today face and discover how a unified access control solution can provide the visibility, protection, and control you need to tackle these issues. ...

Learn how different priorities trigger the need for network access control and see examples of how to get NAC up and running in a phased approach.

Many organizations understand the power of network access control (NAC) for improving security but need an effective way to introduce it. Starting the process with specific projects such as guest/contractor access, user visibility, device profiling and behavior control, can allow you to increase security while reducing administrative burdens and...

Juniper EX-series switches delivers a comprehensive network access control (NAC) solution. Network access control (NAC) has become essential for enterprise networks. Changing business practices, regulatory demands and an explosive growth in vulnerabilities are driving enterprises to control who may be admitted to the corporate network and what resources, servers, applications, stored data and the like they may access. Businesses have essentially begun proactively enforcing corporate...

access, network visibility and monitoring, application access control, and identity-based Quality of Service (QoS)—and discuss how UAC can be used to address each

Juniper Networks® Unified Access Control can help enterprises tackle the range of network and application access problems they face. In this document we explore five common networking challenges that enterprises face—network protection, guest user access, network visibility and monitoring, application access control, and...

by Juniper Networks describes the top five networking access control challenges that companies like yours are facing and solutions that they are deploying today. The major challenge enterprises face today is how to create innovative business models and to increase productivity by opening the network to a dynamic workforce, while at the same time protecting critical assets from the vulnerabilities that openness and user mobility bring. In addition, to comply with industry and...

or attacked.

Learn how the 802.1X standard for port-based network access control:

• Ensures network credentials remain secure over a wireless link or wired connection.
• Guarantees that the user and device are who and what they claim to be.
• Assures users/administrators that they are connecting to the approved enterprise network.
• Ensure that the network is not being spoofed or hacked.

Learn how Symantec Network Access Control can provide the secret to NAC success by offering a practical, phased implementation approach and by aligning NAC with business requirements. Too often NAC is viewed as a destination but this is a mistake. Rather than an end in itself, NAC is more of a journey that changes along the way. This white paper, authored by Jon Olstik of the Enterprise Strategy group, explains how Symantec Network Access Control (SNAC) mirrors this...

device fingerprinting and integration with other network access control solutions.

When it comes to network security and wireless LAN (WLAN) access control, enterprises have made great strides. However, even with sufficient advances, WPA2-Enterprise is still no slam dunk.

This expert E-Guide discusses methods for WLAN access control, including policy creation, device fingerprinting and integration with other network access control solutions.

NAC solutions. 802.1X is the IEEE standard for port-based network access control that provides an authentication mechanism for devices and users attempting to connect. NAC is a widely adopted solution that provides authentication of users and devices.

Which is best for securing access to a particular network? View this paper to find out. Explore:

• Fundamentals of 802.1X and NAC technologies
• Why a combination of both is often required to provide the level of security, control and visibility needed in

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and policy enforcement methods to help you determine which Network Access Control (NAC) solution is right for your company's network.

Are you confused about Network Access Control? You are not alone. Today's enterprises are facing a growing challenge in securing access to their networks as the number of corporate mobile users and contractors increase. Adding to this challenge is the difficulty of integrating network security solutions into existing complex and diverse enterprise network...

It discusses what an effective guest and contractor access control solution must do, how such a solution can address potential security and operational challenges, and the many benefits that it can provide to an organization.

Providing network access to both internal and external users enables organizations to maximize productivity. But extending access to outside users also introduces challenges, both in increased risk for potential threats and the complexity of managing...

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Symantec Endpoint Protection and Network Access Control 11.0.4 MR4 (English)

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This white paper discusses a new approach to Network Access Control that overcomes both of these shortcomings of conventional NAC products. This white paper discusses a new approach to Network Access Control that overcomes both of these shortcomings of conventional NAC products.

Mobile NAC, from Fiberlink Communications, is the first Network Access Control technology designed specifically for mobile and remote workforces. This includes: "road warriors" (executives,...

are faced with the challenge of enabling mobile access while mitigating risk. This resource explores how to transform your network into one that is robust and highly resilient in order to enable mobility, performance, access, security, management, and control that's scalable. ...

risks to organizations. This paper looks at how a complete Network Access Control (NAC) solution can protect the network from unauthorized access from unknown computers or people with malicious intent. Unauthorized endpoint computers pose significant security risks to organizations. Where underlying network-based enforcement is available, network access control (NAC) solutions provide detection and implementation of security policies to minimize these risks. However, in some environments...

the following domains to understand what information and control can be obtained from a state-of the-art NAC solution.

In the following pages we will review the forces that have driven NAC technology to its current state, and then we will explore each of the following domains to understand what information and control can be obtained from a state-of the-art NAC solution:

• Users
• Devices
• Software
• Peripherals

through mobile device management and centralized network access control to mitigate security risks.

Nearly everyone is mobile in some way or another. While this adds to the productivity and effectiveness of employees in your business, the growing amount of mobile devices is having a profound impact on network security, and not always a good one.

Read this whitepaper to learn more about this age of mobility madness and how you can ensure the security of your enterprise and corporate...

perimeter network security to prevent unauthorized network access • Uses state-of-the-art Cisco Adaptive Security Algorithm for robust stateful inspection firewall services • Provides flexible access-control capabilities for more than 100 predefined applications, services, and protocols, with the ability to define custom applications and services • Simplifies management of security policies by giving administrators the ability to create re-usable network and service object...

and EX8200 line of terabit-chassis switches all enforce network access controls and support link, path and route redundancy. In addition, each switch platform comes standard with consistent control plane software that includes full Layer 3 support and robust quality of service (QoS) mechanisms to ensure stable network operations and consistent traffic handling end to end.

Recognizing that human error is the primary cause of network downtime, Juniper Networks has focused on...

This paper explains a number of common security exposures and configuration management practices that must be mitigated in order to protect the data that resides on the System i. The System i has long been perceived as one of the most secure platforms available. But experts agree that security is only as effective as the policies, procedures and configurations that are put in place to manage a given system. This study highlights a number of very common security exposures and...

but also allows for video collaboration, access control and secure connectivity, application performance optimization, mobility and more!

Enterprises with large-scale networking needs including remote branch-office connectivity should read this white paper to get an overview of WAN architecture that not only provides advanced routing functionality, but also allows for:

• Video collaboration
• Access control and secure connectivity
• Application performance and

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Metropolitan ring solutions are being used to consolidate network access facilities for multiple locations, connecting them with each other, the WAN, the Internet and with common carriers and carrier hotels. Instead of maintaining an array of separate access connections at each building, the enterprise can link offices to carrier and WAN facilities through a high-speed ring network. The consolidation of traditional transport access services can also reduce overall access costs.

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Organizations have increasingly turned to Network Access Control (NAC) technologies to deal with their shifting IT perimeters. Software-based NAC is proving superior to hardware-based solutions as it easily provides coverage for all endpoint devices. The IT network perimeter is dissolving and becoming increasingly difficult to secure. This is due to the growing number of devices and methods of access, such as employees working from home or on the road, and logon requests from...

with other security controls -- does it need to work with network access control (NAC), security information management (SIM), or identity management solutions in order to be effective?

All great questions and the answers will vary based on specific organizational needs. What follows is a quick guide to the most important options for your organization to consider before making your next antimalware purchase. To keep the guide focused, we've narrowed the meta-requirements down to host-based...

with other security controls -- does it need to work with network access control (NAC), security information management (SIM), or identity management solutions in order to be effective?

All great questions and the answers will vary based on specific organizational needs. What follows is a quick guide to the most important options for your organization to consider before making your next antimalware purchase. To keep the guide focused, we've narrowed the meta-requirements down to host-based...