Symantec™ Network Access Control is an end-to-end solution that securely controls access to corporate networks, enforces endpoint security policy, and easily integrates with existing network infrastructures. Symantec Network Access Control allows organisations to select the most appropriate implementation for different parts of their network without increasing operational complexity or cost.
Symantec Network Access Control helps ensure that endpoints are in compliance with IT policy before they are allowed to connect to the corporate LAN, WAN, WLAN, or VPN. Regardless of how endpoints connect to the network, Symantec Network Access Control discovers and evaluates endpoint compliance status, provisions the appropriate network access, provides automated remediation capabilities, and continually monitors endpoints for changes in compliance status.
CST provides consultancy services, technical education, and support services that guide organisations through the migration, deployment, and management of Symantec Network Access Control and help them realise the full value of their investment. For organisations that want to outsource security monitoring and management, Symantec also offers Managed Security Services to deliver real-time security protection.
Opinion
“Symantec NAC (Network Admission Control) solution is based on appliances that positively confirm the security posture (safe state) of a connection prior to allowing communication. The obvious advantage is the diversity of options it caters for. So as well as the much discussed 802.1x based switch network that other NAC vendors rely on, you can alternatively use either a gateway appliance or a DHCP appliance.
The other advantage we noted was its rationalised design that has gone a long way to simplify the much hyped and over complicated topic of NAC."
Features & Benefits
Organisations deploying Symantec Network Access Control can experience multiple measurable benefits. These include:
Reduced propagation of malicious code such as viruses, worms, spyware, and other forms of crime-ware
Lower risk profile through increased control of unmanaged and managed endpoints accessing the corporate network
Greater network availability and reduced disruption of services for end users
Verifiable organisational compliance information through near-real-time endpoint compliance data
minimised total cost of ownership as a result of an enterprise-class centralised management architecture
Verification that endpoint security investments such as antivirus and client firewall are properly enabled
