The exponential growth of mobile devices connecting to networks also exponentially increases the possible attack surface. Every connected device represents a potential entry point for an attacker. Thus, it is critical to provide visibility, access control, and compliance to the network security infrastructure.
NAC systems can block or allow access to devices that don’t comply with the security rules. They can also quarantine malicious packets and restrict access to computer resources. As such, NAC is a solution that works to prevent unauthorized access to a network.