8.3. The Purpose of Fiberlink Mobile NAC
Mobile NAC essentially extends NAC functionality that is found on the LAN to mobile endpoints. It does so by not only checking devices as they gain access to the corporate network but also any time from startup to shutdown. Fiberlink defines Mobile NAC as follows:
"Mobile NAC uses the Extend360 Mobility Platform to provide the four basic functions of Network Access Control:
Policy Management. — Setting policies for endpoint computers, including policies on what security applications should be present on endpoints, how these should be configured, and what actions to take if an endpoint computer is out of compliance
Endpoint Monitoring and Assessment. — Continually monitoring the security posture of endpoint computers and comparing them with policies to determine if the systems are in or out of compliance
Quarantine and Enforcement. — Blocking noncompliant endpoints from accessing corporate networks and restricting partially compliant systems to specified network locations
Remediation. — Remediating (repairing) computers that are out of compliance with corporate policies so they can be reconnected with the corporate network and employees can resume work
Fiberlink states they offer fast, cost-effective implementation, since Mobile NAC is deployed as a hosted service that requires no changes to enterprises' network infrastructure."
Like all NAC solutions, Fiberlink's Mobile NAC protects corporate networks from noncompliant endpoints. But it also ...
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