Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

Chapter 25

Network Access Control and Wireless Network Security

The learning goals for this chapter are as follows:

• Understand the structure and function of the many system components that provide for Network Access Control (NAC)
• Explore the components and function of the Kerberos protocol, and the fundamental role it plays in authentication
• Learn the function and structure of the Trusted Program Module (TPM) and its role in support of NAC
• Explore the use of multiple factor authentications and the attendant standards when using cryptographic tokens and Trusted Program Modules
• Explore the structure and methods employed with the 802.1X protocol in providing port-based NAC in a Local Area Network (LAN)
• Understand the techniques and standards involved ...