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DEFINITION: Network access control (NAC), also called network admission control, is a method of bolstering the security of a proprietary network by restricting the availability of network resources to endpoint devices that comply with a defined security policy. A traditional network access server (NAS) is a server that performs authentication and authorization functions for potential users by verifying logon information.
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Video: Incorporate SIM tools to stay compliant
sponsored by HP Enterprise Security
VIDEOCAST:
This resource outlines potential benefits of SIM and log analysis such as improvements in access control, data leak prevention and much more.
Posted: 10 Apr 2012 | Premiered: 10 Apr 2012
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Video-Cloud Identity & SSO Animated Tutorial
sponsored by Intel
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Video tutorial that introduces concepts, benefits, and flows for cloud single sign on.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012 | Premiered: 22 Feb 2012
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Video: Cloud Service Brokerage & API management
sponsored by Intel
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In this white board video Intel Product Manager Blake Dournaee, visually sketches out 3 emerging use cases for a Service Gateway. Blake discusses the need to address perimeter defense, AAA, Data Protection, Auditing visibility, and multi-platform availability as concerns that are common to all 3 use cases.
Posted: 05 Mar 2012 | Premiered: 05 Mar 2012
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Achieving Fast Access Governance Time To Value - Friends Life Case Study
sponsored by Aveksa
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In order to meet today’s increasing access-related compliance requirements and reduce the risk of security breaches, organizations are investing in access governance automation software solutions. In this webcast case study, learn how one organization was able to deploy a solution in just 17 days and cover the key benefits they achieved.
Posted: 07 May 2012 | Premiered: 07 May 2012
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Elements of SaaS security
sponsored by HP Enterprise Security
PODCAST:
In this podcast, Diana Kelley examines the feature-set options available from SaaS security service providers today, including Web access management, malware and vulnerability scanning, log management and SIM, storage/backup and payment system security.
Posted: 25 Apr 2012 | Premiered: 25 Apr 2012
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Advanced Authentication Goes Mainstream: Remote and Mobile Users are the Norm
sponsored by CA Technologies.
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As users demand more remote access using a variety of endpoints, organizations must implement advanced authentication solutions to ensure the protection of their business. This webcast explores the importance of implementing risk appropriate, multi-layered authentication, and the key factors to consider when selecting an approach.
Posted: 15 May 2012 | Premiered: 15 May 2012
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Video-Cloud SSO Animated Overview
sponsored by Intel
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Watch this short video to learn how you can take advantage of the cloud without compromising security or losing sleep using a simple and effective solution developed by Intel to strengthen cloud security. Get an introduction to the major functionality provided by Intel Expressway Cloud Access 360 (also known as McAfee Cloud Identity Manager).
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 | Premiered: 28 Feb 2012
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McAfee Cloud Security Platform with New Security Capabilities from Intel
sponsored by Intel
VIDEOCAST:
Watch this brief video to learn about an innovative security platform designed to address risks and threats in the cloud. Review the access control and identity management capabilities it offers and discover how it can help you protect your new infrastructure.
Posted: 16 May 2012 | Premiered: 16 May 2012
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Identity is the New Perimeter
sponsored by CA Technologies.
WEBCAST:
The increasing adoption of cloud services has greatly impacted the way organizations must manage identity and access. In this webcast, explore the need for a new model for identity management and authentication and uncover how to effectively secure and manage control of access to the new, distributed application environment.
Posted: 22 May 2012 | Premiered: 22 May 2012
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Automating User Provisioning: A User’s Perspective
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
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Catch this FREE webcast to find out how Educational Testing Service (ETS), a private nonprofit organization devoted to educational measurement and research, is leveraging Oracle Identity Manager to meet its user administration needs.
Posted: 09 Mar 2011 | Premiered: 09 Mar 2011
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NETWORK ACCESS CONTROL DEFINITION (continued):
In addition to these functions, NAC restricts the data that each particular user can access, as wellas implementing anti-threat applications such as firewalls, antivirus software and spyware-detectionprograms. NAC also regulates and restricts the things individual subscribers can do once they are connected. Several major networking and IT vendors have introduced NAC products.NAC is ideal for corporations and agencies where the user environment can be rigidly controlled. However, some administrators have expressed doubt about the practicality of NAC deployment in networks with large numbers of
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