Network access control for dummies - Jay Kelley

Get on the fast track to NAC and keep your network safe

These days, when employees, partners, and guests want to access your network using laptops, mobile devices, and more, protecting your network takes on a new dimension. Network access control is the answer, and here's where you'll learn to make sense of it all. Discover how NAC works, implement a program, and prepare to take real–world challenges in stride!

• The NAC lifecycle
  learn the steps of assessing, evaluating, remediating, enforcing, and monitoring your program



• Which one's for you?
  decide on the best NAC approach for your organization




• AAA is not the auto club
  understand the essential functions of Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting




• It's our policy
  determine which NAC policies are appropriate for your company




• A delicate balance
  learn how to set policies that are enforceable and reasonable enough to be followed, yet still effective




• Get 'em on board
  involve and motivate everyone whose support is critical to a successful implementation




• Let's get techie
  become familiar with the architectures and standards involved




• Be prepared
  know what to expect when you flip the switch

Open the book and find:

• What NAC is, and what it isn't



• Key business drivers for deploying NAC




• Steps for planning your implementation




• Who needs to be involved




• Ten best practices for NAC




• Where enforcement should occur




• The role of standards




• How NAC works with other network components