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	Network Access Control (NAC) is an industry-standard term used to describe methods and tools that selectively allow only authorized users, devices and applications to gain access to resources on the network. NAC is considered an important first line of security. A Network Access Control solution helps provide the following benefits: Protects the network and resources from unauthorized or harmful users or devices Provides adaptive and appropriate network access based on roles Enforces company policies on required or prohibited software Provides authenticated guest access

ProCurve’s Solution

Unlike competitors, ProCurve’s approach has been to develop intelligent security at the edge of the network where users and devices connect. ProCurve’s comprehensive network access control solution fortifies network security by authenticating users and devices before they are allowed onto the network. In addition, ProCurve provides and centralized management within a unified wired and wireless network.

By controlling who can gain access and when, network administrators can fortify their network security while improving network performance and availability. That helps to optimize the network’s ability to function as a strategic business asset.

ProCurve’s network access control solution is part of the broader ProCurve ProActive Defense solution, a comprehensive network security strategy that simultaneously combines access security (proactive, offensive security) with network immunity (responsive, defensive security), within a trusted network infrastructure.

Complements the Microsoft Network Access Protection
The ProCurve network access control solution interoperates with and complements existing environments, such as Microsoft Network Access Protection (NAP), so that organizations can choose the products and services that best achieve their business goals. ProCurve switches and access point complement Microsoft’s NAP architecture with effective port security technology. Additionally, Identity Driven Manager (IDM) working with Microsoft NAP helps prevent security breaches by controlling which users have access to systems and how they connect across both wired and wireless networks. Learn more about ProCurve integration with Microsoft NAP.

ProCurve network access control products

ProCurve weaves its network access control solution throughout its network infrastructure as well as offers specific products, including:

	» ProCurve ProVision™ ASIC Built into ProCurve switches, including the 5400zl series, 8212zl core switch, 3500yl series, and 6200yl series. This advanced network processor chip provides embedded security features such as network access control and network immunity capabilities.
	» ProCurve Wireless Edge Services Module with radio ports and access points Lets organizations provide Internet-only access or highly controlled and sophisticated guest access control to vendors, partners, and contractors. Features include time-of-day, location and duration access control.
	» ProCurve Network Access Controller (NAC) 800 Enables the ProCurve network access control solution to evaluate the integrity of endpoints before they are allowed to access the organization’s network. In addition, the Network Access Controller 800 provides a RADIUS authentication capability that integrates with the ProCurve command-from-the center management platform.
	» ProCurve Identity Driven Manager (IDM) A plug-in to ProCurve Manager Plus that helps to improve productivity by enabling automatic configuration of the network edge through security and management policies defined on a centrally administered server. ProCurve IDM allows network administrators to dynamically apply security and performance settings to network infrastructure devices based on user, device, location, time and other variables.
	» ProCurve Manager Plus (PCM+) Network management software that operates across both wired and wireless networks – enabling proactive and unified network security.
	» ProCurve Mobility Manager Provides visibility into wireless client activity and locates network-attached guest devices. A plug-in to ProCurve Manager Plus.
	» ProCurve Network Immunity Manager (NIM) A plug-in to ProCurve Manager Plus that detects and automatically responds to threats, such as virus and worm attacks, inside the network. It monitors devices across the network for internal network attacks and allows administrators to set detection and response security policies.