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What is NAC and why is it important for network security?

Network World

Network Access Control (NAC) is a cybersecurity technique that prevents unauthorized users and devices from entering private networks and accessing sensitive resources. NAC tools detect all devices on the network and provide visibility into those devices. How NAC works.

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5 reasons to move to a network platform

CIO Business Intelligence

In today’s era of dynamic disruption, IT leaders are taking center stage in navigating a complex and vast network. On top of that, how do you build a resilient network that can protect your people, systems, and data from external threats? The answer is the network platform. Navigating these complexities can be challenging.

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Zero Trust

Phil Windley

My new book Learning Digital Identity from O'Reilly Media covers many of the topics in this post such as multi-factor authentication, authorization and access control, and identity policy development in depth. User Authentication: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Requiring users to provide multiple forms of verification (e.g.,

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Cisco issues critical security warnings its Data Center Network Manager

Network World

Cisco this week issued software to address multiple critical authentication exposures in its Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) software for its Nexus data center switches. To read this article in full, please click here

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10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business

CIO Business Intelligence

There are several ways to implement Defense in Depth in your business, including: Strong Password Policies : Implement a strong password policy that requires complex passwords and regular password changes. Network Segmentation : Separate the network into smaller, more secure subnetworks to prevent attacks from spreading.

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Understanding the Security Risks of New Cloud Software

CTOvision

Cloud computing provides businesses with quality solutions for their IT needs, as well as substantial cost savings over purchasing and maintaining their own hardware and software. In addition, all data should be encrypted before you send it , then authenticated at endpoints by the latest standards, such as IPsec or PAP. Data Breaches.

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Guidance Software Federal Summit 6 March 2014

CTOvision

By Bob Gourley 2014 Guidance Software Federal Summit: Cybersecurity | E-Discovery | Enterprise Forensics. The Guidance Software Federal Summit is a thought leadership forum designed exclusively for federal managers and leaders to learn how Government and industry leaders are achieving endpoint visibility across their entire IT ecosystems.

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