Access Control

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For years, Network Access Control (NAC) solutions like Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, and Forescout were considered the gold standard for enforcing device authentication and network segmentation. But as organizations shift...

Network access control (NAC) has become a foundational pillar of modern network security. As enterprises manage hybrid workforces, IoT devices, unmanaged endpoints, and distributed corporate networks, choosing the right NAC...

What is context-aware access? Context-aware network access is a security mechanism that dynamically enforces access policies based on the specific context of a user or device trying to access a...

What is identity-based access control? Identity-Based Access Control (IBAC) is a security mechanism used to regulate access to systems, networks, and data based on the digital identity of users or...

What is cloud-native access control? Cloud-native access control refers to a security approach that focuses on protecting applications and infrastructure built for cloud environments. Cloud environments are built to run...

What is RADIUS and how does it work? What is RADIUS? RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. It is a protocol that provides centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting...

How well does Ivanti Policy Secure work in diverse infrastructure environments? It supports multi-vendor environments—if you’re willing to work for it. Ivanti Policy Secure can integrate with a wide range...

Does NordLayer provide full network access control across any environment? Not really. NordLayer’s access control focuses on endpoint-device compliance and secure remote tunneling, not true network enforcement. It allows admins...

Does Meraki cloud RADIUS provide full network access control? Not really—it’s authentication without enforcement. Meraki’s RADIUS integration enables basic user authentication (via 802.1X) for Wi-Fi and wired ports, but once...