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ConSentry's new correlation features help spot trouble

ConSentry threat engine updates shows the possibilities beyond traditional NAC
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ConSentry's new correlation features help spot trouble

Tim Greene By Tim Greene
Recently, ConSentry added more analysis tools to management software for its intelligent switches that make them more of a general troubleshooting tool than just NAC devices. Read full story

Tim Greene is senior editor at Network World.

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