Chapter 13. Network Admission Control (NAC)

Technology is evolving every day with newer advancements bringing dynamic, amorphous security ecosystems. Today’s complex network environment requires highly dynamic and scalable security solutions that can respond adaptively to different types of threats and attack vectors. Security technology solutions today are tightly integrated into the network infrastructure.

Modern researchers have found that a majority of security breaches these days originate from inside the network and often go undetected for extended periods. Security breaches can cause damage to the organization, such as interrupted services, revenue loss, cost of cleanup, loss of reputation, loss of customer satisfaction, and legal exposure. ...

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