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  • Windows Vista security settings

    Microsoft's Windows Vista is here. Here, Current Analysis senior analyst Andrew Braunberg discusses what network admins need to know about tightening up Vista security. 

  • What are some resources to help me better understand network security concepts?

    In this expert response, Michael Gregg gives us some excellent resources to give you a better understanding of network security concepts. 

  • Juniper rounds out Unified Access Control

    Juniper Networks this week bolstered its network access control (NAC) offering by rolling out the latest version of its Unified Access Control (UAC) solution. 

  • NAC appliances: Shortcut to access control

    Many network managers are interested in NAC, but a full-blown installation requires a large commitment and investment. To fill the gap between consumer interest and investment, several vendors offer "NAC-in-a-box" appliances that deliver many of NAC'... 

  • Network access control -- More than endpoint security

    Network access control (NAC) holds a great deal of promise for network security, but sorting out the market and product options is a challenge. In this special report, you'll learn how to gauge if your enterprise is ready for NAC, what the difference... 

  • NAC and endpoint security frameworks: Which way to go?

    We've all heard about the Cisco and Microsoft initiatives for NAC, plus the standards-based Trusted Network Connect. What's the difference between these approaches and which, if any, should you choose to secure your endpoints and keep your local netw... 

  • NAC underneath the covers: Endpoint health assessments

    The main focus of NAC these days is to assess and endpoint and determine that it's "healthy" before it's allowed network access. But vendors have different methods of doing so. Here you'll find the questions you need to ask your vendor in order to un... 

  • Defending an expansive definition of NAC

    There is a good bit of controversy about what constitutes a complete NAC solution. Broadening our definition and expectations will enable networking pros to tightly integrate NAC into the IT infrastructure and leverage it as a true access control sys... 

  • A remote worker can threaten network security

    Remote workers are wreaking havoc on their networks. A recent study commissioned by Cisco found that teleworkers are putting security at risk. 

  • Network access control

    No network security topic is hotter these days than network access control (NAC). The general concept behind NAC is to secure the network by giving it the power to decide which endpoint devices to let in, namely those that are compliant with all rele...