Frequently Asked Questions

Which network access layers does Portnox CLEAR cover?

With Portnox CLEAR, our cloud-delivered NAC-as-a-Service solution, companies of all sizes, shapes and industries - particularly large distributed or decentralized enterprises - can leverage a cloud service for device authentication, network visibility, access control, as well as endpoint risk monitoring across all access layers - wired ports, WiFi and VPN. To learn more, visit our product page.

Are there any on-site networking components needed?

The great thing about Portnox CLEAR is that there is no on-site footprint. This means  you can spend less time “fixing” things and more time defending your network with confidence, thanks to stellar service uptime, an intuitive user interface and zero maintenance along the way. Explore all of Portnox CLEAR's powerful features today.

How does Portnox CLEAR compare to other NAC solutions?

Portnox CLEAR is the first and only cloud-delivered solution for network access control. As such, the platform offers significant advantages over its legacy, on-premise competitors, including:

  • Cloud-delivered; no on-site hardware; updates automatically
  • On/off-campus device visibility, risk awareness, and remediation
  • Covering all access layers - wired ports, WiFi and VPN
  • Can be deployed to multiple sites from a central location in an hour
  • Auto-scaling and performance load balancing
  • Subscription pricing; low total cost of ownership
  • Cloud-to-cloud integrations with directories, SSO & more
  • Intuitive user interface
What networking hardware does Portnox CLEAR support?

Portnox CLEAR is vendor agnostic and supports all major networking hardware and infrastructure. For a full list of networking hardware we support, visit our website.

Does Portnox CLEAR utilize 802.1X?

Portnox CLEAR offers a solution that allows for simple deployment of 802.1X authentication, without compromising on security across the enterprise. By deploying RADIUS and user repository servers from the cloud, and delivering 802.1X as a software-defined cloud service, admins can embrace the benefits of 802.1X authentication by deploying a zero-touch solution that eliminates geo-redundancies.

What integrations does Portnox CLEAR offer?

Portnox prides itself on its partnerships and collaborations with industry-leading technologies to provide customers with the latest, greatest and most secure network access control solutions. For a full list of integrations available, visit our integration directory.

Is an agent required?

Portnox CLEAR does not require an agent on corporate managed devices to function. We do offer AgentP, our proprietary agent, which enables CLEAR to conduct endpoint risk posture assessment and proactive device remediation. To learn more, visit our product page.