What early NAC adopters really want

NetworkWorld.com | Security Research Center | Update Your Profile What early NAC adopters really want By Tim Greene Recent interviews with some early adopters of NAC indicated they're not interested in the technology for the endpoint checking that brought NAC into existence. Read full story Tim Greene is a senior editor at Network World, covering network access control, virtual private networking gear, remote access, WAN acceleration and aspects of VoIP technology. You can reach him at tgreene@nww.com. SPONSORED BY SOPHOS INC. NAC: Bridging the network security gap Enterprises must take a robust policy-driven approach to enforcing security compliance in order to protect against network vulnerabilities and meet regulatory requirements. This paper examines technology and initiatives designed to capitalize on existing investments and prevent any gaps in security. RELATED NEWS: Nevis adds application intelligence to NAC, 11/16/07: Nevis Networks is upgrading software for its NAC appliances so it can do more application-specific monitoring and enforcement. Cisco makes NAC box just for guests, 11/15/2007Cisco is introducing a new NAC appliance dedicated to speeding up network access for corporate guests. . . NAC Guest Server makes is possible for ... NAC's dirty little secrets revealed by early adopters, 11/14/2007Early network access control adopters are attracted to the technology for very specific reasons that often don't include the main reason NAC ... Microsoft's version of NAC, 11/13/2007When Microsoft releases Service Pack 3 for Windows XP next year it will have a little something in it for NAC. . . Or more precisely, something in ... Gaming NAC, 11/08/2007A lot of colleges use NAC to check that student machines meet the college security profile before they are allowed on the network, but the student ... BIG THREATS IN '08 Top 5 security-menace predictions for next year. ALL-IN-ONE FIREWALL TEST Juniper, Check Point, Cisco lead way in test of 13 UTM devices. SPONSORED BY SOPHOS INC. NAC: Bridging the network security gap Enterprises must take a robust policy-driven approach to enforcing security compliance in order to protect against network vulnerabilities and meet regulatory requirements. This paper examines technology and initiatives designed to capitalize on existing investments and prevent any gaps in security. Join Network World's Technology Opinion Panel Here is your chance to help shape the future of IT. You know what products and enhancements are needed, you have the insight and foresight to be out front and provide direction to Network Word and the network industry. To join the panel, complete a brief registration survey. The panel is strictly for technology professionals to share their vision. Featured reader resource 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnsreport.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   11/20/07 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: A tiny math mistake and the terrorists win? Users give new Gmail thumbs down Testing all-in-one firewalls 2007 Cool Yule Tools Gift Guide What hackers know about LAN switches Holmes Comet grows bigger than the sun High-tech toilets celebrated on World Toilet Day Microsoft wins boot-up patent suit Disappearing Gmail messages baffle users eBay Web attack hops from other sites MOST E-MAILED STORY: 10 career killers to avoid Did you know that 90% of IT managers are not prepared for a DNS Attack Dont be one of them...Check your DNS health today. Run a DNSreport and look like a hero. Make your life easier and make your company more secure. 56 critical tests against your domain in 8 seconds. Dont live without it. Visit today to learn more! IT Buyer's Guides Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now.   To continue receiving NetworkWorld's Security: Network Access Control Alert newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE As a NW newsletter subscriber you are eligible to receive 50 issues of Network World Magazine, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Sign up for your subscription today: Apply here. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Terms of Service/Privacy Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007