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  • 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...  Tech Article

  • OSI: Securing the Stack, Layer 3 -- The role of ICMP

    Michael Gregg examines the security vulnerabilities of Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) and how to help secure OSI Layer 3, the network layer.  Tip

  • Network access control: Should you implement now?

    Implementing network access control (NAC) is a big step, and deciding whether and when to start is daunting. Networking experts say the sooner the better, but before going into NAC full throttle, enterprises must first determine their motivation.  Article

  • 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...  Article

  • Video, audio are network drains

    Network misuse is rampant, according to a recent survey. Employees using the corporate network for recreation or high-bandwidth business can put a strain on network resources, but network engineers can combat that with filtering and monitoring.  Article

  • Security Spotlight: Network Behavior Analysis goes long and wide

    Need to bulk up your network's backcourt defense? Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) is a new approach to network security that passively monitors your traffic patterns to prevent zero-day exploits, worm outbreaks and employee abuse. Learn more in this ...  Tip

  • Data leakage protection: Where does it fit in the network?

    Network-based antivirus and antispam products are getting a face-lift with next-generation content filtering, but is data leakage protection best served in the network or at the endpoint?  Article

  • The difference between IPsec and SSL

    In this Q&A, our expert, Puneet Mehta, offers a valuable resource on the difference between IPsec and SSL.  Ask the Expert

  • Host-based firewall for servers

    Puneet Mehta, our expert, talks about the use of having a host-based firewall for W2K3 servers, and, if they are needed, where you can go for resources.  Ask the Expert

  • 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...  Crash Course

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