What is NAC- Network Access Control ?

Network access control, or NAC, solutions support network visibility and access management through policy enforcement on devices and users of corporate networks.

With organizations now having to account for exponential growth of mobile devices accessing their networks and the security risks they bring, it is critical to have the tools that provide the visibility, access control, and compliance capabilities that are required to strengthen your network security infrastructure.

A NAC system can deny network access to noncompliant devices, place them in a quarantined area, or give them only restricted access to computing resources, thus keeping insecure nodes from infecting the network.

NAC is mainly used for endpoint health checks and is often tied to Role-based Access. Access to the network will be given according to the profile of the person and the results of a posture/health check.

What is FortiNAC ?

FortiNAC is a Network Access Control (NAC) solution offered by Fortinet, a leading cybersecurity company. It provides comprehensive visibility and control over all devices and users that connect to the network, including IoT devices, BYOD devices, and guest devices.

FortiNAC provides real-time device discovery, classification, and profiling, enabling network administrators to identify all devices on the network and enforce access policies based on device type, user identity, and other contextual factors. It also offers continuous monitoring and enforcement of network access policies to ensure that only authorized devices and users are allowed on the network.

FortiNAC Features

FortiNAC automatically discovers all devices on the network, classifies them by type, and creates detailed profiles of each device. FortiNAC can automatically enforce network access policies based on device type, user identity, and other contextual factors

FortiNAC uses machine learning and behavioral analytics to detect and respond to potential threats on the network. FortiNAC integrates with other Fortinet security solutions such as FortiGate, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP to provide a comprehensive security solution for the network.

FortiNAC provides organizations with comprehensive visibility into all the devices that are connected to their network. This includes IoT devices, BYOD devices, and guest devices. With FortiNAC, network administrators can identify all the devices on the network and create detailed profiles of each device.

FortiNAC provides organizations with granular control over network access. It allows administrators to enforce access policies based on device type, user identity, and other contextual factors. FortiNAC also offers automated policy enforcement to ensure that only authorized devices and users are allowed on the network.

FortiNAC uses machine learning and behavioral analytics to detect and respond to potential threats on the network. It can identify suspicious activity, such as unauthorized access attempts, and take immediate action to mitigate the threat.

FortiNAC easily integrates with other Fortinet devices and solutions, such as FortiGate, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP, to provide a comprehensive security solution for the network. This integration allows organizations to streamline their security operations and reduce complexity.

FortiNAC is designed to handle very large deployments with ease. It can scale to support thousands of devices and users, making it an ideal solution for organizations of all sizes.