Network Access Control
Network Access Control is designed to allow access to a network via pre-defined permissions - where users and devices can connect to a network and what they can do whilst there. Sophos Network Access Control allows the control of unmanaged computers, prevents unauthorised access, provides continuous endpoint assessment and enhances existing network infrastructure.
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The key to Network Access Control success is in the underlying assessment and subsequent remediation processes for non-compliant computers. Quarantining or blocking access are tools of last resort, and different scenarios need different approaches.
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Scenario 1: Company computers
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Assess: Continuously assess every computer against your policy
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Remediate: Take corrective action against non-compliant computers
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Enforce: Don't just "control access" but establish rapid compliance to maintain user and business productivity
Scenario 2: Contractor, consultant and guest computers
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Assess: Assess unmanaged computers on demand against your defined policy as they attempt to access the company network
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Remediate: Quarantine any non-compliant unmanaged computer
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Enforce: Notify users of non-compliance so they can correct it
Scenario 3: Unauthorised computers
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Assess: Identify any unknown or unauthorized computers
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Remediate: Block or quarantine these "rogue" computers
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Enforce: Control access to the network
