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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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Network Access Control Reports
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Access Governance: A CISO’s Perspective
sponsored by Aveksa
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In this webcast, gain a CISO’s perspective on their experience with executing a successful security strategy, offering best practice tips and an analysis of the access governance and role-based access control initiatives that were implemented.
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 | Premiered: 20 Jan 2012
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Fundamental Principles of Network Security
sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric
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This paper covers the fundamentals of secure networking systems, including firewalls, network topology and secure protocols.
Posted: 10 Jul 2009 | Published: 10 Jul 2009
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Using Syslog Effectively for Security Troubleshooting
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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This paper examines the numerous ways that syslog messages can be used to enhance the secure deployment of an infrastructure of equipment from Cisco®. Syslog can not only be an essential auditing tool for network and administrative events, but also can be an effective troubleshooting tool.
Posted: 25 Jan 2010 | Published: 25 Jan 2010
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The ROI of Business-Enabled Identity Management On-Demand Webinar
sponsored by Sailpoint Technologies
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This on-demand webcast outlines the steps to building a business case for your identity management program.
Posted: 03 Feb 2012 | Premiered: 03 Feb 2012
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Download the Recent "Insecurity of Privileged Users" Report from the Ponemon Institute
sponsored by HP Enterprise Security
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This global benchmark study, conducted by Ponomon Institute, explores the inherent risks caused by poor control and oversight of privilege users. View now to explore key findings and gain valuable insights into the success factors for governing, managing and controlling privileged user access across the enterprise.
Posted: 27 Jan 2012 | Published: 27 Jan 2012
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Securing Access to the IT Infrastructure: Predictions for 2012 that Every IT Security Pro Needs to Know
sponsored by FoxT
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With the rise of consumerization and increasing movement of resources to the cloud, access management, enforcement and auditing have become more complex than ever before. And there are still some basic access management challenges that need to be addressed. This paper outlines 5 predictions for 2012 for access management.
Posted: 01 Jan 2012 | Published: 01 Jan 2012
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AD to LDAP Through Virtualization
sponsored by Radiant Logic, Inc.
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Most enterprises already have a heavy investment in Active Directory. Find out how your business can leverage AD for a more efficient and responsive identity management system.
Posted: 06 Jan 2012 | Published: 06 Jan 2012
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Active Directory Provisioning: Overcoming Top Challenges
sponsored by Quest Software
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In this new Quest white paper, learn about the challenges of managing Active Directory using native tools – and how provisioning in your diverse environment is equally difficult. Then, discover a third-party solution that not only delivers a comprehensive provisioning solution, but one that makes it quick, easy and painless.
Posted: 01 Jul 2010 | Published: 01 Jul 2010
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Improving Employee Productivity with Cisco® Unified Mobility
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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This white paper will focus on discovering and implementing Cisco's Unified Mobility solutions so that we can give our mobile employees an easier, and yet, more robust way of communicating, no matter the wired or wireless network they are currently connected to.
Posted: 27 Aug 2009 | Published: 27 Aug 2009
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Preparing for Tomorrow's Threat Today: What We Can Learn from the History of Malware and Defenses
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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Yesterday's virus is today's custom malware, while denial of service attacks has been replaced with botnets. This paper examines the history of attacks of malware and the defenses needed to counter these attacks.
Posted: 13 Mar 2009 | Published: 13 Mar 2009
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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 … Network Access Control definition sponsored by SearchNetworking.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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