Local area networks (LANs) are more open than ever, making them vulnerable to external as well as internal threats and posing a complex security challenge for enterprises. Creating guest access is an important configuration as contractors, partners and visitors require access to either corporate resources or to the Internet or to both. Wireless technology and open jacks make it easy for rogue hosts to connect to a network. Mobile employees with laptops rove between public Internet ?¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ??¨hot spots?¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ¬¨??, home networks, and the protected LAN, potentially exposing the network to viruses and other malware. Consequently, IT is looking for a comprehensive LAN security solution that protects business information, improves business continuity, and helps the organization comply with governmental regulations. In this white paper, defending an enterprise through network admission control (NAC) is explained.

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