The boom of IoT has transformed our lives, particularly the way businesses run. Many IoT devices enter the networks without security. This, in turn, expands both the attack surface and exposure to threats.

Enterprises often lack the visibility into the devices on their network. They must be aware of every device and user who connects to their networks. So, it’s no surprise that Cybersecurity is a top challenge when it comes to IoT deployments.

What is Network Access Control (NAC)?

• NAC enforces security policies on devices seeking to access a network.
• It ensures connection of only authorized, patched devices.
• It limits the potential for security breaches and unauthorized access.
• Helps to understand, what’s on the network & ensures that its protected.
• Identify and profile all trusted and untrusted devices.
• Automate threat detection & response for all 3rd party network devices.

Key Features of FortiNAC

Real-time Visibility

It provides organizations with real-time visibility into devices and users on the network. It includes data about device type, OS and their compliance with security policies. Visibility is crucial to identify potential security threats. And also to maintain control over network access.

Automated Policy Enforcement

It can enforce security policies on its own. It ensures that only devices that meet specific security requirements gain access. Thus, it reduces the risk of human error and strengthens network security as a whole.

Integration with Security Ecosystem

Seamless integration with other security solutions, creating a unified and comprehensive security infra. Integrating with existing security solutions boosts the preparedness of security posture. It provides a holistic approach to threat detection & response.

Endpoint Compliance Checks

It performs thorough compliance checks on endpoints before granting access to the network. It evaluates devices for the latest security patches, and in-line with security policies. This adds a layer of security from potential threats & loopholes.

SNS Elevates Network Security for Organizations

Secure Network Solutions (SNS) India is a Trusted Security Partner for over 23 years. We help businesses by understanding which solution is the right fit to their cyber infra.

When it comes to NAC solution, there are robust network security solutions from top vendors in the market.

Highlights of the such Network Access Control Solutions are:

• It delivers critical visibility, control & automated response. These components help businesses prevent harmless devices from becoming hazardous threats to networks.
• It offers visibility to see all endpoints, devices, users, applications on the network.
• It offers control over headless devices by slicing the network into narrow segments. This is to contain all those devices, while still giving them the network access they need. It is like role-based access.
• It offers immediate action with automated response by quarantining compromised devices in real-time. Assets and devices compromise takes only minutes, as per latest data breach report.
• It enables greater network support with thousands of network devices. This ensures visibility & control to any network without requiring upgrades.
• It has a centralized architecture. Businesses can scale economically and be an apt fit for distributed enterprises.
• The technology provides equal protection for both wired and wireless networks.

Benefits are:

• Agentless scanning
• Multiple profiling methods
• Simplified onboarding
• Micro-segmentation
• Extensive multi-vendor support
• Scalability

Conclusion

NAC is vital in network security. It provides real-time visibility, control and automated response. It also provides seamless integration with other security solutions.

As organizations encounter sophisticated cyber threats, having a robust NAC solution becomes essential. NAC secures sensitive data and ensures the integrity of network infra. Organizations must be open to implementing robust NAC solutions.

Growth of IoT devices & the lack of network visibility is a never-ending worry for most CTOs/CISOs/CTOs. Security in the digital age needs robust protection at every network node.

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Swathi
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Working IT professional and a Cyber Security enthusiast. Passionate to write about Cyber Security topics and Solutions. I share my insights as I study articles and trending topics in the field of Cyber Security.