Demand is high for a super system that can promise protection from external threats while organizations’ networks, data and software applications become increasingly interconnected. Since Cisco Systems coined the term and released its first “network access control” system in 2003, interest in NACs has expanded to the point where it’s difficult to tell just what a true NAC is and what it should do. This two-part series will take a look at the growing use of NACs, what they are and what they should do, as well as get some insights from key players.
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Network Security, Part 1: The Buzz About Network Access Control
Posted by: Andrew K. Burger May 29, 2007 04:00 AMDemand is high for a super system that can promise protection from external threats while organizations’ networks, data and software applications become increasingly interconnected. Since Cisco Systems coined the term and released its first “network access control” system in 2003, interest in NACs has expanded to the point where it’s difficult to tell just what a true NAC is and what it should do. This two-part series will take a look at the growing use of NACs, what they are and what they should do, as well as get some insights from key players.