The value proposition of network access control (NAC) solutions has shifted in recent years due to the onset of wireless networks, coupled with technological advancements in mobile and Internet of Things devices. Together with growing demands for the implementation compliance standards across a number of industries, companies are now required to openly communicate information about their security controls to external auditing authorities.
NAC is well positioned to provide an answer to these concerns by directly addressing the Center for Internet Security’s Top 5 Security Controls, which are a prioritized set of actions to protect organizations and data from cyber threats. NAC security solutions address: collecting the inventory of authorized/unauthorized devices and software (including applications); ensuring secure configurations of hardware and software; carrying out continuous vulnerability assessments and remediation measures; and allowing for the controlled use of administrative privileges through role-based access.
Find what the best NAC solutions addresses these security controls in our infographic and “The Importance of a NAC Solution” White Paper!