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If a flash drive infects a network, who's to blame?

I think the answer could be both are to blame...More more data i could give a clear cut answer such as 1. was there a policy in place that addressed flash drive useage. 2. Did IT limit flash drive useage with admin tools. So who's to blame i cannot say...

Tags: Flash memory, NETWORKING, Wtf, Network Access Control, USB flash drive, network

Discussion threads 2009-09-04

Meeting Today's Security Challenges With End-to-End Network Access Control: Juniper Networks Unified Access Control and EX Series Ethernet Switches

Network Access Control NAC has become essential for enterprise networks. Changing business practices, regulatory demands and an explosive growth in vulnerabilities are driving enterprises to control who may be admitted to the corporate network and what resources - servers, applications, stored data and the like - they may access. Businesses...

Tags: Ethernet Switch, Network, Juniper Networks Inc., Access Control, Network Access Control, Outbreaks, Ethernet, Security, Networking

White papers 2009-02-01

CounterACT: Network Access. Controlled

Network Access Control NAC continues to build momentum as an ever-increasing number of globally dispersed enterprises look for new and innovative ways to address network security while continuing to support current infrastructure and the expanding mobile and contracted workforce. The challenge facing enterprises is to find the delicate balance between...

Tags: Microsoft Access, Network, Network Security, Network Access Control, Networking, Security

White papers 2008-11-20

A Phased Approach to Network Access Control (NAC)

Network Access Control NAC is a classic example of industry hyperbole at work. In its genesis phase, NAC was really a concept and no more. Soon it was embraced as an end-to-end architecture flush with competing industry standards and grand visions. When this model proved too cumbersome, NAC became synonymous...

Tags: Network, Network Access Control, Network Access Control Success, Symantec Network Access Control, Networking

White papers 2008-07-01

Who is an identity-based NAC vendor?

Network Access Control ("NAC") was an emerging focus at last Septembers Digital ID World conference. The reason for including NAC in the agenda arose from my belief fueled by talks with enterprises that network-layer identity management was an area that is fast becoming an important piece of enterprise architecture. In...

Tags: General

Blog posts 2006-11-13

Webcast: Achieving NAC Now and in the Future: The Role of SSL VPNs

Network access control NAC has come to the forefront of network security. But evolving NAC initiatives are fraught with inadequate integration, inspection, and policy management. How can your enterprise attain the significant security benefits of NAC today? Find out in this TechRepublic Webcast, sponsored by Aventail...

Tags: SSL VPN, Webcast, Network, SSL, Aventail Corp., Network Access Control, Ssl/Tls, VPNs, Network Security, Authentication/Encryption, Security, Networking

Webcasts 2006-09-19

Why NAC is about Identity

If you've spoken with me lately about Digital ID World, then you've heard me give my spiel on Network Access Control NAC - and why its so important to identity. This week, two things are bringing this topic back up for me:1. I had someone who is pretty familiar with...

Tags: identity

Blog posts 2006-07-14

NAC is the new provisioning

Provisioning has been the hottest selling identity product as of late. The reason is simple: compliance with legislation and regulation drives the use of provisioning (and de-provisioning) systems. But coming out of the recent Catalyst show, I'm ready to make a bold prediction: Network Access Control NAC is the "new"...

Tags: Network Access Control

Blog posts 2006-06-21

Network Access Control Technologies

Network Access Control is a process designed to reduce security incidents and increase compliance by enforcing IT security policies as a prerequisite for network access. Although the term "Network Access Control" is a newly-defined category, Sygate Technologies, Inc., has been a leader in policy enforcement for years, blazing the trail...

Tags: Network, Network Access Control, Networking, IPSec, Security

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Additional Resources

Chrome OS will rise or fall on the safety dance

Scare tactics against Chrome OSI can see Microsoft really did the 'safety dance' with Windows it has been so successful...Chrome_OS is an entirely different modular approach plus they are using Open_Source with NO limitation of how high they can reach. I find it amazing anyone with a straight face say...

Tags: Operating systems, operating system, Chrome, Chrome OS, ChromeOS, security, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Sergey Brin: Google Android, Chrome OS likely to converge

The concept makes a lot of senseIf you want access to your data everywhere and on every device, having a single platform may be the only way to go. Seamless ubiquity is the dream I guess, if you, the user, does not lose control. How they will be able to...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Smart phones, Google Inc., Chrome, operating system, Google Android, Sergey Brin

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

VPN-X 2.4.1.39 (Windows)

Cross-platform P2P/SSL/TLS VPN solution. Client has an individual Virtual IP Address. It can help employees on errands use company LAN resource, help your friends access your computer, play LAN games, all the network data is encrypted and you can control the special peers to access your computer or LAN with...

Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows, BirdsSoft, LANs, Network Technology, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-23

Samsung Convoy SCH-U640 (Verizon Wireless)

Photo gallery:Samsung ConvoyEditors' note: This review originally reported that the Convoy does not support Verizon's push-to-talk network. In fact, the phone does support the service. We apologize for the error.Hot on the rugged heels of the Motorola Barrage comes an equally durable phone for Verizon Wireless called the Samsung Convoy....

Tags: Verizon Wireless, keypad button, Samsung Convoy, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-11-20

Sonos ZonePlayer S5

We've long been fans of the Sonos Digital Music System, which lets you stream all manner of digital audio throughout your home, but we were always a bit disappointed that Sonos didn't sell a speaker that had the system's ZonePlayer networking component integrated right into it. Well, that's exactly what...

Tags: Ethernet, NETWORKING, Wi-Fi, Network technology, Wireless and Mobility, Sonos

Product reviews 2009-11-20

Unetsha 3.5 (Windows)

UNETNAPManager is a plug-in for extending security health check capabilities and interoperability with third-party endpoint security solutions on the Microsoft NAP platform. It enables more granular network access control in an enterprise-wide NAP implementation that includes heterogeneous network terminals. Supports Windows Management Instrumentation WMI which is used in the management...

Tags: Access Control, SJ Namo, UNETNAPManager, Microsoft Windows, Security Administration, Security, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-20

ChromeOS says tear down this network regulation wall

Costs"What is holding back network capacity is politics."What's holding back network capacity is huge costs.Yep, very important to push the ISPs to free up the bits. They would love to continue selling bandwidth through an eyedropper at very high prices. They need a push.Oh, and Microsoft will not like this...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Network technology, ChromeOS, netbook, fiber

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

ShareTool 1.3.3 (Mac)

ShareTool is hands down, the fastest, easiest, and most secure way to access all of your Bonjour services from anywhere in the world. No server or technical skills required. Also works with VPN connections. For anyone that's been itching to get Bonjour working over VPN, ShareTool is for you! Why...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Network, Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple iTunes, Yazsoft, ShareTool, Desktops, Digital Music, Networking, Digital Media, Hardware, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-11-19

PassMem 2.8 (Windows)

PassMem is one of the latest solutions created for secure password storage and a reliable and easy way of safely managing passwords, sensitive data, access codes, crucial dates, figures, numbers. With a simple but still stylish interface, PassMem offers an efficient and practical option of checking out what has been...

Tags: Password, Microsoft Windows, Foxmediatools, PassMem

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Gbridge 2.0.0.1322 (Windows)

Securely do VNC, share files, sync folder and remote backup via Google based VPN, even behind NAT. Gbridge helps you to manage your multiple PCs, and collaborate works with close friends. You can also use it to privately exchange huge media files with your family. Gbridge has many unique features....

Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows, Friend, Gbridge, Desktops, VPNs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Security, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-18

More evidence of the coming collision between home broadband and the smart grid

Collision?Not the word I would have used.In any event, I think this is a positive and necessary direction to go. In order to manage more diversified, less dependable/consistent sources of energy, the demand side HAS TO be managed. Without it, we are just setting ourselves up for a lot of...

Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, collision, home broadband, grid, smart grid

Discussion threads 2009-11-16