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Controlling access to the LAN entails controlling both who connects to the network and the machines they use. For NAC to be an effective first line of defense, it must encompass both User authentication; and Host posture check. Enterprises need to verify that users are who they say they are and that the machine they?re using to enter the LAN complies with corporate standards, running an approved operating system with current patches and fixes and an updated anti-virus program. Without both sets of admission controls, authorized users may unwittingly unleash malware that anti-virus software would have removed from their laptop. To ensure that a NAC solution meets enterprise needs, user authentication and host posture check offerings should meet the following requirements.
