Network Access Control For Dummies
Get on the fast track to NAC and keep your network safeThese days, when employees, partners, and guests want to access your network using laptops, mobile devices, and more, protecting your network takes on a new dimension. Network access control is the answer, and here's where you'll learn to make sense of it all. Discover how NAC works, implement a program, and prepare to take real-world challenges in stride!The NAC lifecycle — learn the steps of assessing, evaluating, remediating, enforcing, and monitoring your programWhich one's for you? — decide on the best NAC approach for your organizationAAA is not the auto club — understand the essential functions of Authentication, Authorization, and AccountingIt's our policy — determine which NAC policies are appropriate for your companyA delicate balance — learn how to set policies that are enforceable and reasonable enough to be followed, yet still effectiveGet 'em on board — involve and motivate everyone whose support is critical to a successful implementationLet's get techie — become familiar with the architectures and standards involvedBe prepared — know what to expect when you flip the switchOpen the book and find:What NAC is, and what it isn'tKey business drivers for deploying NACSteps for planning your implementationWho needs to be involvedTen best practices for NACWhere enforcement should occurThe role of standardsHow NAC works with other network components