Network Access Control (NAC) solution
Keep unauthorized users and devices outside of your business network.
OVERVIEW
What is Network Access Control (NAC)?
NAC comprises a series of security solutions that expand network visibility and access management via device and user policies. The purpose of NAC is to protect all reaches of corporate networks.
BUSINESS USE
Why is NAC important for business?
Improved security
Network Access Control solutions authenticate all users as and when they access the network, giving admins insight into all devices in use across your organization and monitoring overall activity. Should any unauthorized user attempt to gain access or suspicious activity be detected, you can take immediate action and reduce the threat of cyberattack or malware infiltration.
Increased visibility
Keeping track of all users and endpoints in your organization is key for several cybersecurity reasons — authorized, which have restricted access, and the devices that are due to be replaced. NAC provides visibility features to form a real-time inventory of users and endpoints throughout your business.
Regulatory compliance
NAC solutions are more than just methods of mitigating security risks. They achieve this effectively, but selecting the best ones for your business can aid your organization in meeting compliance standards. NordLayer NAC solutions introduce controls for compliance under regulations such as HIPAA, SOX, and PCI-DSS.
USE CASES
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Secure access for contractors
NordLayer solutions enable remote workers or contractors to conduct their responsibilities effectively with BYOD policies by extending the same secure protection to their own devices.
Internet of Things (IoT) security
Many IoT and mobile devices do not use the same security policies as others. NordLayer helps with secure access to all IoT devices with Zero Trust and Secure Remote Access solutions.
Network access for non-employees
NordLayer’s IAM solutions provide authorized resource access and protection for trusted outside users such as non-employers and third-party companies or vendors.
HOW WE HELP
NAC capabilities & NordLayer
NordLayer’s NAC solutions help mitigate risk and provide greater access control and visibility to corporate networks.
Limit network access
Protect specific areas of the company network by creating teams, assigning trusted users to them, and regulating team-based permissions.
Prevent unauthorized data access
Use IP allowlisting to guard against internal employees and external users gaining access to confidential information or assets.
Block access from endpoint devices
Use Jailbroken device detection to deny network access from devices that do not comply with business security policies.
Manage security policies
Create private gateways for multiple working scenarios and secure them by implementing multi-factor authentication and biometrics.
Integrate with other security solutions
NordLayer can integrate with other security solutions - like Azure AD - through group and user provisioning.
FEATURES
Build your own NAC solution with our features
Our NAC features can help your IT admins build comprehensive access policies ideally suited to your organization.
SSO
2FA
Biometric authentication
Dedicated IP
Network segmentation
Smart Remote Access
Jailbroken device detection
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Frequently asked questions
Why do we need an NAC solution?
Businesses should adopt an NAC solution to safeguard themselves against potential attacks from malicious users and infiltration from rogue agents and malware. NAC solutions assist in flagging any unauthorized access attempts or perimeter breaches so admins can deal with them immediately.
How to implement NAC?
Several facets of Network Access Control admins can implement across the business infrastructure. The most effective way to adopt NAC is through a comprehensive network security solution that encompasses features that directly contribute to access control.
What are the benefits of NAC?
NAC helps mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to the network, which could lead to data theft or leak and provide greater visibility for admins to monitor activity. Understanding who is accessing the corporate network is key to protecting vital assets, data, and resources from being in the wrong hands.
What are the types of NAC?
There are generally two main strands of NAC, which are both key to fundamental network security:
Pre-admission: Upon receiving a request from a user or device to access the network, pre-admission NAC assesses the attempt and grants entry based on proof of compliance with the network’s security policies — usually through authentication methods like 2FA or biometrics.
Post-admission: If the user or device attempts to access another network area from within, post-admission NAC can restrict movement before further authentication to limit damage from a cyberattack.
NordLayer is an adaptive network security solution that comprises pre-admission and post-admission features, designed to ensure only authorized users and endpoints can access specific areas of the business network.