NAC placement debate

Security: Network Access Control Alert NetworkWorld.com | Security Research Center | Update Your Profile NAC placement debate By Tim Greene The debate over whether to place NAC appliances in-line with traffic or out-of-band seems to be roughly a draw, based on a recent Infonetics report. 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. MORE STORIES SPONSORED BY SOPHOS INC. Learn why NAC Should be your Security Partner Download this whitepaper to find out how Network Access Control technology helps IT professionals comply with corporate security policies and federal regulations. Discover how NAC assesses the security state of all computers on your network and takes action if they do not comply. Learn more today. Read this whitepaper now. RELATED NEWS: Bad NAC, 12/20/07 Vendors’ failure to rally around a NAC standard rates as one of the worst moves of ’07. See what else made the list. Tech moves that matter - for good and bad, 12/26/2007 On balance, 2007 was a pretty good year for the network industry. Some might even say many companies hit their stride this year, finally shaking ... EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS Exploring what matters most in IT today. TAMING THE VIRTUAL BEAST VM management tools from Microsoft, VMware, XenSource leave room for improvement. SPONSORED BY SOPHOS INC. Learn why NAC Should be your Security Partner Download this whitepaper to find out how Network Access Control technology helps IT professionals comply with corporate security policies and federal regulations. Discover how NAC assesses the security state of all computers on your network and takes action if they do not comply. Learn more today. Read this whitepaper now. Complimentary Subscriptions for IT Professionals Sign up today and receive a yearly subscription to Network World magazine. Each week Network World is jam-packed with news, analysis, expert industry opinions and management advice that many network IT professional can't live without. Why not join them? Click here to subscribe: http://www.nww.com/PSA2_0102 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.dnssfuff.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   01/08/08 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: The IT department is dead, author argues Cisco's virtual switch smashes records Google Android faces big problems The 15 best downloads of the year Facebook's malicious widget - 'Secret Crush' Is a Wi-Fi virus outbreak possible? Cisco set-top boxes on tap for CES 10 slick and cool IE extensions Cisco may use 450Mbps chipset in 11n gear Everything that matters in IT MOST READ TEST: Cisco's virtual switch smashes records Webcast: Beyond perimeter security Listen to industry experts discuss the need for strong security throughout an IT environment. One expert says, the barbarians are not at the gate, they are already inside. Securing one access point to your network simply is not enough. Learn more today. Access this webcast now. 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