Identity & Access Management Integrations Make identity the foundation of access control with Portnox IAM integrations. With Portnox’s various identity and access management integrations, you can do away with risk-prone passwords and make it easier to manage access for your on-the-move workforce – no matter the point of access. Some...
Network Device Administration Network device administration is the practice of securing administrative access to network infrastructure, routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers, using AAA protocols like TACACS+ to authenticate admins, enforce role-based permissions, and log every change. Portnox Cloud delivers this through cloud-native TACACS+, providing full AAA without the on-premises...
Most businesses depend on digital systems and devices to keep things running smoothly. But as more users connect from different places, having solid network security authentication policies matters more than ever. These guidelines decide who gets access, what they can see, and how they prove their identity. Without strong policies,...
What is Fileless Malware? Fileless malware is a type of malicious software that operates without relying on traditional executable files to infect and compromise systems. Instead, it uses legitimate, built-in tools and system processes often found in the memory (RAM) to carry out attacks. This makes it significantly harder to...
What is “lateral movement” in cybersecurity? Lateral movement in cybersecurity refers to the techniques attackers use to navigate through a network after gaining initial access, moving from one compromised system to another, in search of valuable data or higher privileges. It’s a crucial phase in many cyberattacks, allowing adversaries to...
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 (AAA) for users who connect and use a network service. It was originally developed for dial-up networks but is now...
