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May 24, 2013

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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. … Definition continues below.
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Complete and Scalable Access Management sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd WHITE PAPER: This comprehensive white paper takes a look at the current state of identity and access management highlighting the way mobile and social computing are impacting these technologies. Learn why a platform approach to access management is the best way to meet your organization's needs. Posted: 25 Apr 2013 \| Published: 25 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Considerations and Best Practices for Updating a Corporate BYOD Program sponsored by Good Technology EGUIDE: In this timely E-Guide from SearchConsumerization.com we detail the best practices and considerations to keep in mind when creating, implementing, and updating a corporate BYOD policy. Posted: 21 Mar 2013 \| Published: 21 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Application Security \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Policies \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Vulnerability Management

Improve Authentication with PhoneFactor sponsored by PhoneFactor CASE STUDY: In this case study, explore how PhoneFactor – a unique, reliable authentication strategy – can provide your organization with a significant additional layer of security. Posted: 12 Apr 2013 \| Published: 12 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Data Governance \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems

PowerBroker Auditor for Exchange: Real-Time Auditing and Compliance Reporting sponsored by BeyondTrust Corporation TRIAL SOFTWARE: Uncover details of a real-time auditing and compliance reporting tool for Microsoft Exchange environments that will help you monitor changes and ensure all regulatory and security requirements are met. Posted: 30 Apr 2013 \| Premiered: 30 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Change Management \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance reporting software \| Compliance Software \| Configuration Management \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Microsoft Exchange \| Regulatory Compliance \| Reporting Software \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats

Insecurity of Privileged Users - Global Survey of IT Practitioners sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This study, conducted by Ponemon Institute, examines the risks inherent in poor control and oversight of privilege users. View now to uncover the key findings and what can be done to minimize risk. Posted: 23 Apr 2013 \| Published: 30 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

PowerBroker Recovery for Active Directory: Continuous Recovery for Active Directory sponsored by BeyondTrust Corporation TRIAL SOFTWARE: Uncover a solution available that monitors and backs up changes in your Active Directory environment, helping your recovery efforts should an unwanted change occur. Posted: 30 Apr 2013 \| Premiered: 30 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Active Directory \| Backup Software \| Backups \| Business Continuity Planning \| Group Policy \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| User Experience

PhoneFactor Case Study: Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. sponsored by PhoneFactor CASE STUDY: Discover how phone-based authentication helped a global law firm ensure that their on-the-go attorneys received secure access to client data and communications without compromising the safety of the confidential information. Posted: 11 Apr 2013 \| Published: 11 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Passwords \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems

10 Tips to Help You Minimize the Duration and Impact of a Security Breach sponsored by Dell SecureWorks WHITE PAPER: Uncover the top 10 things you should do to enhance the security of your enterprise and reduce the duration and impact of a security breach. Posted: 23 May 2013 \| Published: 23 May 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Email Filtering \| Email Security \| Log Management \| Malware \| Network Monitoring \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats

The Total Economic Impact™ Of Okta On‐Demand Identity And Access Management Service sponsored by Okta WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to discover Forrester Research's take on one particular identity and access management solution that is helping organizations achieve higher productivity and better security. Posted: 12 Mar 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| IT Management \| IT Services \| Productivity \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Best Practices: Single Sign-On Drives Productivity, Security, and Adoption When Used with EHR at The Johns Hopkins Hospital sponsored by Imprivata WHITE PAPER: This case study examines how Johns Hopkins Hospital implemented single sign-on technology to improve access to clinical applications while eliminating password confusion and time-wasting – all while meeting HIPAA requirements for access and authentication. Read now to learn how they did it. Posted: 29 Mar 2013 \| Published: 29 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Health Care Compliance \| Health Care Industry \| Health Care Security \| Health Care Software \| Identification Systems \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Medical Practice Management \| Medical Records Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

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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