When it's OK to use NAC endpoint checking sporadically

NetworkWorld.com | Security Research Center | Update Your Profile When it's OK to use NAC endpoint checking sporadically By Tim Greene A recurring theme among NAC customers is they use NAC endpoint checking sporadically. When a computer has been scanned and found compliant once, it is designated good to connect to the network for an extended period of time - a month is the timeframe that keeps coming up. 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. SPONSORED BY AWARENESS TECHNOLOGIES INC. Discover the Benefits of Desktop Agents Learn how you can better protect your network from off-net, insider threats with desktop agents. Find out how this security technology allows IT managers to monitor and archive all communication and keystrokes on end-user laptops. Discover more benefits today. 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