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network access control (NAC)
Network access control (NAC), also called network admission control, is a method of bolstering the security of a proprietary network by restricting the availability of network resources to endpoint devices that comply with a defined security policy..... Definition
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Secure network perimeter to result from Symantec-Juniper deal
Juniper and Symantec announced a deal to integrate Symantec's client security software with Juniper's security hardware. The result will allow endpoint compliance and access control platforms to secure the enterprise perimeter. Article
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Users anticipate joint Cisco and Microsoft security
Users are keen on checking out Microsoft and Cisco's interoperable security architecture outlined this week by both companies. When it comes to enterprise security, however, Cisco still gets more respect from IT shops. Article
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Cisco accelerates the branch
Cisco rolls WAN optimization, application acceleration and Wide Area File Services (WAFS) in a single branch box to complement its Application Control Engine (ACE) data center optimization product. Article
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Cisco, Microsoft unveil NAC/NAP interoperability
Nearly two years into their partnership, Cisco and Microsoft yesterday announced a joint architecture combining their network access security solutions. Article
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Microsoft and Cisco ready to demo NAP/NAC
There is harmony at last between two high-tech elephants. At a Boston security conference, Microsoft and Cisco will demonstrate how their competing security technologies will co-exist. Article
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Network Access Quarantine Control vs. Network Access Protection
With the number of mobile devices and remote workers growing, network quarantining has been a popular topic lately. Contributor and NAQC expert Jonathan Hassell compares the features of NAQC with the forthcoming NAP program and advises on if and when... Tip
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Cisco's NAC play: Good for users, or just for Cisco's bottom line?
Expert opinion on how subtle moves in Cisco's NAC department suggest that the company wants to be a major security player -- selling lots and lots of equipment in the process. Article
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Cisco NAC appliance secures enterprise networks
Cisco NAC as a framework is a daunting task. But it was made easier with its latest NAC 4.0 appliance, which analysts say can ease the NAC transition for network engineers. Article
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Identity and Access Management Security School
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