Network Access Control technologies

Network access control is a crucial part of enterprise security. Get advice on how to achieve NAC and remote access control with the latest security technology and services. In this resource guide you will get tips on using endpoint software, DMZ and VLAN security and remote access management.

September 08, 2021 08 Sep'21
Microsoft zero-day flaw exploited in the wild

Microsoft and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have issued advisories warning users to mitigate against a zero-day flaw, as no patch has been released.
June 24, 2021 24 Jun'21
HPE jumps into zero trust with Project Aurora

Enterprise giant HPE says its new zero-trust offering, dubbed Project Aurora, will make its debut later this year with the GreenLake hybrid cloud platform.
May 20, 2021 20 May'21
CrowdStrike breaks down 'Golden SAML' attack

The nightmare scenario, demonstrated at RSA Conference 2021, was used by threat actors in the SolarWinds breach and gave them control over both cloud and on-premises systems.
May 19, 2021 19 May'21
Cisco shares lessons learned in zero-trust deployment

The networking giant explained at RSA Conference 2021 how it was able to deploy a company-wide zero trust model in less than six months, and what it learned along the way.

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network access control (NAC)

Network access control (NAC), also called network admission control, is a method to bolster the security, visibility and access management of a proprietary network. Continue Reading
DMZ in networking

In computer networks, a DMZ, or demilitarized zone, is a physical or logical subnet that separates a local area network (LAN) from other untrusted networks -- usually, the public internet. Continue Reading
two-factor authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication (2FA), sometimes referred to as two-step verification or dual-factor authentication, is a security process in which users provide two different authentication factors to verify themselves. Continue Reading

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Why zero-trust models should replace legacy VPNs

Many organizations use legacy VPNs to secure their networks, especially in the work-from-home era. Expert Pranav Kumar explains why zero-trust models are a safer option. Continue Reading
The top 7 identity and access management risks

An IAM system introduces risks to the enterprise, but the consensus is the benefits of IAM outweigh the drawbacks. What are some of the issues that might arise? Continue Reading
Corral superuser access via SDP, privileged access management

Keeping control of superusers is an ongoing challenge. Employing SDP and privileged access management can make the job easier. But can SDP replace PAM? Continue Reading

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Unify on-premises and cloud access control with SDP

One security framework available to organizations struggling with on-premises and cloud access control issues is a software-defined perimeter. Learn how SDP can help. Continue Reading
6 remote workforce cybersecurity strategies for 2021

Remote worker data security has quickly evolved into a top concern for IT security. Here are six strategies to ensure remote workforce cybersecurity in 2021. Continue Reading
How to build an effective IAM architecture

Identity and access management is changing and so must strategies for managing it. Read up on IAM architecture approaches and how to select the best for your organization. Continue Reading

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6 persistent enterprise authentication security issues

Some authentication factors are considered more secure than others but still come with potential drawbacks. Learn about the most common enterprise authentication security issues. Continue Reading
How to prevent network eavesdropping attacks

One of the biggest challenges of network eavesdropping attacks is they are difficult to detect. Read about prevention measures to help keep your network safe from snoopers and sniffers. Continue Reading
Identifying and troubleshooting VPN session timeout issues

Troubleshooting VPN session timeout and lockout issues should focus first on isolating where the root of the problem lies -- be it the internet connection, the VPN vendor or the user device. Continue Reading