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Network auditing tools for war driving: Video and quiz
Test your knowledge of network auditing tools by viewing this video and taking the quiz that follows. Know how to best tackle network access points and get a chance to be rewarded. Quiz
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Managed intrusion prevention services handle sophisticated attacks
Adopting managed intrusion prevention services can help avert increasingly sophisticated network attacks. Feature
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Who said Network Access Control technology wouldn't survive?
The 2009 emergence of a Gartner Magic Quadrant for NAC is one sign that the technology that has been derided for not taking off fast enough to survive may finally be maturing -- and doing more than anyone once thought it could. Slideshow
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NAC integration at the endpoint
NAC integration with endpoint software enables more than just access control. NAC solutions can be used at endpoints to scan for operating system patches, monitor use of virtual sandboxes, control external drives and more. Book Chapter
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Extending NAC enforcement to network security devices
NAC enforcement tools can be extended to network security and management devices -- and in return user and machine identity can be integrated into firewalling, VPN, application access, intrusion prevention and detection and anti-virus control. Book Chapter
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Integrating NAC with network security tools
Integrating network access control solutions with other network security tools and network inventory applications can produce a more complete user and machine identity to strengthen every policy across the network. Book Chapter
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Choosing a network access control (NAC) solution that is right for your network
This white paper is sponsored by ForeScout.This white paper examines three key functionality criteria a NAC solution must deliver in order to effectively operate in complex and diverse real-world networks. Read this paper and learn more about ... IT Briefing
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NAC appliances: Shortcut to access control
Many network managers are interested in NAC, but a full-blown installation requires a large commitment and investment. To fill the gap between consumer interest and investment, several vendors offer "NAC-in-a-box" appliances that deliver many of NAC'... Tech Article
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Network access control -- More than endpoint security
Network access control (NAC) holds a great deal of promise for network security, but sorting out the market and product options is a challenge. In this special report, you'll learn how to gauge if your enterprise is ready for NAC, what the difference... Special Report
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NAC underneath the covers: Endpoint health assessments
The main focus of NAC these days is to assess and endpoint and determine that it's "healthy" before it's allowed network access. But vendors have different methods of doing so. Here you'll find the questions you need to ask your vendor in order to un... Tech Article
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Network Innovation Awards granted for emerging network technologies
SearchNetworking.com's Network Innovation Award goes to a variety of companies that have made advances in a range of networking technologies. News | 06 Aug 2012
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Global manufacturer revamps access control with ForeScout NAC
Global manufacturer installs ForeScout NAC to lock down ports and simplify guest network access control. News | 17 Jul 2012
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Network Access Control solutions for mobility: Vendor comparison
New NAC solutions have emerged to handle the influx of personal devices on the enterprise network, but each vendor takes a different approach to granting access. Feature | 23 Feb 2012
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Wireless intrusion prevention system smartens school district Wi-Fi
With AirMagnet’s wireless intrusion prevention system and RF spectrum analysis, a large school district improved wireless LAN security and solved Wi-Fi interference problems. News | 09 Feb 2012
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Zappos cloud security strategy: Distributed management
Zappos might be owned by cloud king Amazon, but the organization is still grappling with creating a measured cloud security strategy. The answer? Distributed management. News | 21 Dec 2011
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Seven questions for Cisco's CCIE security track manager
CCIE security track version 4 is approaching and will include new Cisco ASA firewall features and troubleshooting information. Cisco's CCIE security track manager explains. Fast Packet | 26 Oct 2011
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Zero day protection with network access control, intrusion prevention
A global executive relocation service provider improved its zero-day protection capabilities with a combination of network access control and an intrusion prevention system. Article | 23 Nov 2010
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Cisco network security strategy: Where is it going?
The Cisco network security strategy goes under the microscope as we attempt to move past the FUD and help dubious networking pros understand the future of Cisco security products in a rapidly changing technology world. Article | 26 Aug 2010
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Nonprofit secures guest access with network access control
Like many nonprofit organizations, the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) has many volunteers who access the network with their own computers. GLSP secured these PCs with a network access control product from InfoExpress. Article | 30 Mar 2010
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NAC appliance combats unwitting insider threats from infected devices
Burned once by an unwitting employee whose personal laptop infected the network, a northern California credit union is using a network access control (NAC) appliance to thwart insider threats before they wreak havoc. Article | 17 Mar 2010
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Are application signatures the new firewall-rules bloat?
We've all heard of firewall-rules bloat, but the problem could get worse considering all of the application signatures that must be maintained in next-generation firewalls. Tip
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Do you need virtual firewalls? What to consider first
With virtual firewalls, you can avoid routing traffic out of the virtual environment to pass through a physical firewall. But there are challenges to consider in going virtual. Tip
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Deep packet inspection vendors: Quite the diverse crew
Deep packet inspection vendors can vary from traditional network infrastructure vendors to third-party specialists. Here we run down a smattering of providers and their offerings. Tip
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Deep packet inspection tools: Proxy vs. stream-based
As more enterprises consider deep packet inspection tools, network managers must choose the technique that works best for them. Tip
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Network access security challenges: Mobility requires new strategies
With employees accessing core applications on personal devices, engineers are facing new network access security challenges that require intelligence on all components. Tip
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Integrating LAN edge switch security and network access control
The best form of network edge security is to integrate LAN edge switch security features with network access control devices so that networking teams can use VLANs, ACLs and health checks at the switch alongside NAC's behavior analysis. Tip
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Configuring LAN edge switches for network access authentication
Intelligent edge switches can play a role in network access authentication, but these functions are often overlooked. Tip
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Network access control technology: Over-hyped or underused?
Thinking of deploying network access control (NAC) technology in your enterprise, but aren't sure if its capabilities have finally caught up to its hype? In this expert tip, Mike Chapple offers an update on NAC and whether it might be right for your ... Tip
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Shifting defenses and dynamic perimeters challenge network security
Network security faces challenges from de-perimeterization and other IT trends. Fine-grained controls are needed closer to information resources and will increasingly be built into both simple and complex systems. Tip
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Compliance in a virtualized world: Server virtualization and NAC security
Network security, especially NAC, is the Achilles' heel of server virtualization. With virtual servers moving around the data center, traditional access control is difficult to apply. This can be particularly challenging when organizations need to me... Tip
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