Business Benefits

• Security policy compliance: Ensures that endpoints conform to security policy; protects infrastructure and employee productivity; secures managed and unmanaged assets; supports internal environments and guest access; tailors policies to your risk level
• Protects existing investments: Is compatible with third-party management applications; flexible deployment options minimize need for infrastructure upgrades
• Mitigates risks from viruses, worms, and unauthorized access: Controls and reduces large-scale infrastructure disruptions; reduces OpEx and helps enable higher IT efficiency; integrates with other Cisco Self-Defending Network components to deliver comprehensive security protection

NAC Deployment Scenarios

Cisco NAC can be deployed in all infrastructure scenarios, including corporate LAN, WAN, wireless, and remote access (VPN). Cisco NAC deployments include the following options:

Cisco NAC Appliance is the recommended deployment solution for most customers. It is an appliance-based product that provides

• Rapid deployment
• Self-contained endpoint security posture assessment
• Policy management
• Integration with identity, remediation, and other services

Cisco NAC Appliance In-Band Option

This is the ideal option for wireless, remote access, and branch office applications, and works in heterogeneous network environments.

Cisco NAC Appliance Out-of-Band Option

This option is ideal for larger campus LAN deployments in which enforcement is controlled at the switch. Cisco NAC Out-of-Band can be combined with the Cisco NAC In-Band deployment option.

Cisco NAC Framework, through the Cisco Network Admission Control Partner Program, provides the option of integrating an intelligent network infrastructure with solutions from more than 75 manufacturers of leading antivirus and other security and management software.

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