NAC
Network Access Control
Network access control restricts which devices can connect to a network based on identity, device health, and compliance status. NAC solutions enforce policies at the point of network entry using 802.1X, agents, or agentless profiling.
Cómo se usa en ciberseguridad
Security engineers deploy NAC to prevent unauthorized devices from joining corporate networks. The system checks device posture (patch level, antivirus status, encryption) before granting access. SOC analysts use NAC logs to identify rogue devices and quarantine non-compliant endpoints.
Término relacionado en el glosario: network access control
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