context-driven policy that defines who, what,
when and where connectivity is permitted.
This ensures that only the appropriate
people and devices can connect to
and access appropriate applications,
infrastructure and assets. Additionally,
FortiNAC can enforce company policies on
device patching and firmware version.
FortiNAC also contains powerful network
orchestration capabilities for delivering
automated responses to identified threats
and can perform threat containment in
seconds, where a manual process could take
days or weeks.
Networks are in constant flux, with
new devices connecting and disconnecting;
controlling the network by controlling access
to any device seeking access is a key part for
ensuring the integrity of a network.
Such an approach – where no unknown
devices ever gain access to the corporate
infrastructure, permitted devices are
automatically segmented based on policies
and roles and connected devices that
begin to violate profiles are immediately
quarantined from the network – becomes
the foundation for a comprehensive
security posture.
This functionality is
delivered all within a
solution that works
with multi-vendor
environments and an
unlimited number
of devices.
Furthermore, the FortiNAC network
access control solution is cost-effective
and highly scalable, extending visibility and
protection to an unlimited number of devices
and eliminating the need for deployment at
every location of a multi-site installation.
NAC and IoT security solutions
bolster the Fortinet security fabric
FortiNAC is also integrated with the
FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall,
FortiSwitch, FortiWLC Wireless Controllers,
FortiSIEM and FortiAP to minimise the risk
and impact of cyberthreats broader visibility
and security for complex networks.
Rob Fountaine, Manager of Information
Security at Atrius Health, said: “If you do
not know about a device, there is no way to
monitor and protect it. FortiNAC gives us
a clear picture of the network and enables
us to quickly find assets and shut down
individual network ports.
“Adding this layer of visibility has helped
us protect against data loss and ensure
HIPAA compliance. I equate FortiNAC to
having a lock on the doors and windows of
your house. Without it, you are leaving your
house wide open.
“We also no longer have to worry about
lateral malware infections as we can just kill
the port. Now, only authorised devices can
connect to the network, and every port can
be located and controlled.”
Zeus Kerravala, ZK Research, said: “The
network access control (NAC) market is
seeing double digit growth in revenue,
which is being driven by the need for device
visibility in the network and concerns over
IoT security.
“FortiNAC is a great enhancement to the
Fortinet Security Fabric because it delivers
an effective solution to IoT security risks
and provides a compelling combination
of multi-vendor support for enhanced
detection and enforcement, as well as
efficient and effective s calability for cost-
effective deployment.”
The network access
control (NAC) market
is seeing double digit
growth in revenue.
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