Articles by tag "Network Access Control"

1. How to Secure Access Ports on Cisco Catalyst Switches: 802.1X, MAB, and TrustSec Explained
   Selene Gong

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   Network access control (NAC) is the cornerstone of enterprise security. Unsecured switch ports can allow unauthorized devices, malware propagation, and data breaches. Network engineers, IT managers, and procurement teams need solutions that provide strong security while maintaining operational ...
2. Aruba ClearPass Licensing Guide: Access, Onboard, and OnGuard Explained
   Selene Gong

   36
   Deploying a Network Access Control (NAC) platform like Aruba ClearPass is often driven by security audits, zero-trust initiatives, or large-scale BYOD adoption. However, many IT teams discover that ClearPass licensing—not configuration—is the real blocker during planning and procurement. ...
3. HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager: Identity-Driven Network Access Explained
   Selene Gong

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   For years, network access control was a simple question: Can this device connect or not? But in today’s enterprise networks—filled with BYOD, IoT devices, contractors, and hybrid work—that question is no longer enough. IT teams now face a harder problem: Who is this device, who owns it, ...
4. Designing Zero Trust Corporate Wi-Fi for SMBs with Fortinet and 802.1X Authentication
   Selene Gong

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   Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are undergoing a fundamental network security shift. The era of fixed desktops and wired office access is over. Today, hybrid work dominates, domain-joined laptops move between home and office environments, and cloud identity platforms such as Microsoft ...
5. Designing Enterprise NAC Architecture: Cisco ISE Posture, Protocol Engineering, and Multi-Vendor Access Security
   Selene Gong

   30
   Modern enterprise network security is evolving toward identity-driven access control models. Network Access Control (NAC) platforms such as Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) serve as centralized policy decision engines that translate identity, device posture, and compliance status into ...
6. How to Secure Non-802.1X Devices on Enterprise Networks Using Cisco ISE, MAB, and Catalyst 9200/9300
   Selene Gong

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   As enterprises move toward identity-based network access, IEEE 802.1X has become the standard for securing wired and wireless connections. By authenticating endpoints before granting network access, organizations can enforce security policies, segment devices, and prevent unauthorized ...