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Security news5 February 2007
Sophos NAC 3.0 simplifies Network Access Control Software solution secures and controls employees, guests and partners accessing corporate networks
IT administrators can enforce policies over unsecured computers accessing their network with Sophos NAC 3.0.
At the RSA Conference today, Sophos, a world leader in IT security and control, launched Sophos NAC 3.0, a comprehensive network access control (NAC) solution for protecting against threats posed by unsecured computers. Giving IT administrators control over business partners, guests, and employees accessing their network, Sophos NAC 3.0 does not require firms to change their existing network hardware infrastructure or existing security software solution. IT teams can now easily manage who has access to what within the organization's network, while also better protecting systems from malware attacks.
Sophos NAC 3.0 combines powerful assessment and reporting tools with comprehensive policy enforcement capabilities. Organizations can ensure security compliance even before users connect to the enterprise network whether they are logging on by LAN, remote, wired, wireless, managed or unmanaged endpoints.
Some key functions include:
- Predefined assessments covering more than 350 security applications and more than 600 OS patches with point-and-click inclusion into policy
- Rapid response to new and unforeseen threats using custom application creation and enforcement
- Reports on the state of endpoint compliance over time as well as network access alerts
- "Is current" functionality automatically updates anti-virus and anti-spyware applications, enabling administrators to set up a policy once and then forget about it
- Complete, flexible security policies
"Finding a balance between easy network access and security is always a conundrum for system administrators. Historically, these two applications run independently, requiring more administration time and related training," said Christian Christiansen, Program Vice President, Security Products & Services, IDC. "An integrated NAC solution strikes the necessary balance by protecting businesses' assets from malicious threats at all endpoints."
Sophos NAC 3.0.
Designed with flexibility and ease of use in mind, Sophos NAC 3.0 is centrally managed through an intuitive web interface. System administrators can create and manage policies that can be applied to employees, business partners, consultants and guests who may have access to the network. Endpoints can be permitted or denied access to the network, automatically remediated, isolated, quarantined, messaged or exempted from policies.
"In the real world, visitors are attaching their unprotected PCs to other companies' networks, and users are turning off their firewalls after they have logged into the network. Organizations allowing this behavior to continue are playing with fire," said Steve Munford, CEO, Sophos. "Sophos's policy-driven software NAC solution stops insecure and non-compliant computers from connecting to your network. In addition it prevents users from exposing networks to threats by stopping them from tampering with their security settings."
Sophos's Standard Support, included with every Sophos license, gives customers 24-hour support, every day of the year, provided by a globally managed team. Customers can contact Sophos engineers for one-to-one assistance at any time.
Sophos is exhibiting Sophos NAC 3.0 at the RSA Conference, Booth #1809, from February 5-9 2007 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.
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About Sophos
Sophos enables enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, Sophos protects over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with its reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction and powerful yet easy-to-use solutions, Sophos has received many industry awards, as well as positive reviews and certifications.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com
