NAC for the branch

Network Access Control This newsletter is sponsored by Dlink D-Link Unified Switching Improves Network Efficiency As businesses scale, blending traditional wireless and wired networks become a challenge. D-Links xStack 3200 series incorporate effortless wireless switching and advanced wired functionality for a TOTAL unified network solution. Discover how D-Link can help take your network to the next level. Download your copy of "Unified Wireless Switching" to learn more. Network World's Network Access Control Newsletter, 05/17/07 NAC for the branch By Tim Greene Vernier Networks is introducing a new NAC device designed for small and branch offices. Called the EdgeWall 8100, the device is a fixed-configuration box that is smaller and costs less than the company’s next largest device, the EdgeWall 8800, but has all the same features. While the 8800 supports up to 4,000 users, the 8100 tops out at 300, which is more inline with the staffing at a branch office. The Security Standard - The Only Executive Summit Focused on the Business, Management and Strategic Aspects of Security September 10-11, 2007 | The Fairmont Hotel Chicago How do your security initiatives support company business goals? The answer to this question can make all the difference in gaining the corporate-wide support and resources you need to drive your security strategies. Uncover best practices and organizational strategies for achieving success by attending The Security Standard Conference. Click here for more details. Click here for more details EdgeWalls are a class of NAC gear that is added to existing networks but doesn’t require upgrading the network infrastructure or reconfiguring network devices. The Vernier devices include intrusion prevention systems so once a device has been admitted to the network, the equipment keeps an eye on whether its behavior could be a risk to the network or to data security. The devices also scan endpoints before they gain network access to see whether their configurations meet posture policies set by network security staff. They also monitor what applications are being used with an eye toward blocking those that are not necessary for business such as peer-to-peer applications. Pre-screening also includes checking the identity of the user and the type of connection being used to access the network, which could influence the amount of access that is granted. EdgeWall can give end users the option to correct whatever shortcomings are discovered by the scan. The appliance has eight Ethernet ports, that can be configured to include up to four uplinks and seven downlinks. Four of the ports are copper 10/100/1000 Ethernet and for are SFP optical ports. Edgewall 8100 costs $9,000 and will be available this fall.   What do you think? Post a comment on this newsletter

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