Windows Server® 2012 Unleashed

Exploring the Reasons for Deploying NAP

NAP was developed as a technology in response to the threats faced by computers that are not up-to-date with the latest security patches or do not have other security controls in place, such as current versions of antivirus software, or lack a local software firewall. These systems are often the first to be compromised, and are often the target of spyware attacks; they are, therefore, especially vulnerable.

Simply allowing these clients unfettered access to a network is no longer an option. Compromised systems inside an internal network pose an especially strong security risk because they could easily be controlled by malicious entities and could compromise sensitive data. Identifying a method for controlling ...