Managing the Incoming User: Network Access Control

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Managing the Incoming User Network Access
Control

• Adelle McIlroy, GTSI Corp.

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Keyword Definitions

• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Network Admission Control (NAC)
• Network Access Protection (NAP)

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Evolution of NAC Technology

• Network Access Control evolved as a response to
  the need to apply security to an unmanaged user.

Dial-up
Firewall
VPN
Anti-Virus
NAC
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Established NAC Capabilities
Wireless User
Public User
Non-compliant user
Agency Network
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Industry Analyst View
Published by Bradford Networks
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Industry Leaders