NAC: Controlling access to your network

The problem was compounded by the sheer size of the network, the need to integrate a security enforcement strategy with the existing DHCP infrastructure, and a planned upgrade to 802.1X-enabled switches.

A solution was required that would assess and enforce security on the company’s own varied desktop platforms, which employed a range of different security applications, and quarantine unauthorized computers prior to network access.

The IT department installed Sophos NAC Advanced with DHCP-based compliance and enforcement capabilities.  The solution assesses the security status of computers when they connect to the network and at predefined intervals thereafter.  Non-compliant users are notified and quarantined, protecting the network and providing a complete record of actions taken, enabling the firm to comply with local, regional and governmental regulations.

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