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 system. It enhances traditional access control methods by adapting to additional real-time variables beyond static credentials or user roles. Key...
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 entities. It ties access permissions directly to the identity of a user or system entity. This approach ensures that only...
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...
What are Portnox Cloud RADIUS and FreeRADIUS? Portnox Cloud RADIUS is a cloud-native, fully managed RADIUS-as-a-service offering. It’s part of the broader Portnox Cloud platform, purpose-built to support modern authentication use cases like passwordless login, device trust, and Zero Trust access policies—without on-prem infrastructure. FreeRADIUS, on the other hand, is...
Organizations evaluating a Forescout alternative are typically doing one of three things: scoping a migration away from an existing Forescout deployment, weighing Forescout against other NAC platforms during an initial evaluation, or pressure-testing whether to renew at the end of a contract cycle. In all three cases, the underlying question...
What is Privileged Access Management and why is it important? Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a subset of identity security that focuses on monitoring, securing, and controlling access to critical systems by users with elevated privileges. These users—commonly system administrators, network engineers, and DevOps personnel—possess accounts that can bypass traditional...
