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Market Overview: Network Access Control (NAC)

Evolving NAC Market Focuses On Features That Provide Operational Efficiency

by Usman Sindhu, November 3, 2009

Network access control (NAC) is high on the security professionals' wish list, but few are able to justify the business case for it. Complex deployments, too many architectural options, and a quickly changing vendor landscape have pushed most NAC deployments . . .

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IT Compliance: From Painful To Pleasant

by Khalid Kark, July 31, 2009

With increasing workforce mobility and the extension of the business supply chain globally, organizations are struggling to keep up with increasing corporate and regulatory compliance requirements. Regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability . . .

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TechRadar™ For Security & Risk Professionals: Network Threat Mitigation, Q3 2009

by John Kindervag, July 22, 2009

The news is filled with reports of networks attacks and stolen data. Consumers routinely undergo the stress of fraudulent charges or compromised credit cards. Terms such as "botnet" have become part of our vocabulary. As a result, security and risk professionals . . .

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PCI X-Ray: Network Segmentation

by John Kindervag, July 17, 2009

To effectively deal with the broad and complex requirements of Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security, you need to break the elements apart to provide enhanced clarity. We've designed the PCI X-Ray series to provide actionable information to help Forrester . . .

For Infrastructure & Operations Professionals

Identifying Components Of The Network Skills Gap

Identify Roles And Skills That Are Significantly Important For Successful Network Management

by Chris Silva, Usman Sindhu, June 12, 2009

Organizations are upgrading their infrastructure with technologies that improve network efficiency, performance, security, and management. As a result, IT ops pros' roles must also evolve in network, system, service, and operation management skills. These . . .

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Look To Network Access Control (NAC) To Streamline IT Compliance

Maximize Your NAC Deployment To Aid In GLBA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, And SOX Efforts

by Robert Whiteley, February 24, 2009

Did your organization just fail an audit test, and were you, the IT manager, blamed for not keeping your infrastructure or IT operations up to snuff? The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the . . .

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IT Security Remains An Integral Part Of The Enterprise

The State Of Enterprise IT Security: 2008 To 2009

by Simon Yates, January 29, 2009

Forrester's recent security survey of North American and European enterprises shows hope for the current state of IT security. Thankfully, we found that the IT security organization continues to be a strong and important part of the business, as is demonstrated . . .

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SMBs Struggle To Keep Pace With IT Security

The State Of SMB IT Security: 2008 To 2009

by Simon Yates, January 29, 2009

Forrester's recent security survey of North American and European SMBs provides some insight into the current state of IT security. We found that the IT security organizations for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) are becoming more similar to those . . .

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The State Of SMB IT Security: 2008 To 2009

Business Data Services North America And Europe

by Jonathan Penn, December 24, 2008

This document gives highlights of an extensive data set collected across North American and European small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) via our Enterprise And SMB IT Security Survey, North America And Europe, Q3 2008. Hot topics include data security, . . .

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The State Of Enterprise IT Security: 2008 To 2009

Business Data Services North America And Europe

by Jonathan Penn, December 24, 2008

This document gives highlights of an extensive data set collected across North American and European enterprises via our Enterprise And SMB IT Security Survey, North America And Europe, Q3 2008. Hot topics include data security, application security, . . .

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NAC Remains A 2008 Blockbuster — But Wait Until You See The 2009 Coming Attractions

Look For Vendors To Add Key Virtualization, Identity, And Profiling Features

by Robert Whiteley, October 29, 2008

For most enterprises, network access control (NAC) has been like a classic Hollywood movie. There are frustrating plot twists, interesting characters, and plenty of death as vendors consolidate and fall to the wayside. This year's version has a happy . . .

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How To Successfully Implement Network Access Control

Overcoming The Common Pitfalls Of NAC

by Simon Yates, October 10, 2008

Today's security professionals are faced with the challenge of extending application and data access to an increasing mix of users, supporting mobile workers, and remaining compliant to corporate and regulatory compliance requirements. Thankfully, network . . .

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The Forrester Wave™: Network Access Control, Q3 2008

Microsoft, Cisco, Bradford, And Juniper Lead The Pack

by Robert Whiteley, Usman Sindhu, September 5, 2008

In Forrester's 73-criteria evaluation of network access control (NAC) vendors, we found that Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Bradford Networks, and Juniper Networks lead the pack because of their strong enforcement and policy. Microsoft's NAP technology is . . .

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Overcoming The Common Pitfalls Of NAC

How To Successfully Plan, Assess, And Implement Network Access Control

by Robert Whiteley, April 23, 2008

Network access control (NAC) is one of the hottest, yet vexing, technologies on the 2008 security agenda. As a network manager, you're eager to deploy it and mitigate risk by segmenting users and baking compliance checks directly into your network. Early . . .

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Network Access Control Trends, Q4 2007  (144 KB PPT)

by Jonathan Penn, January 3, 2008

This data chart surfaces 2007 data on network access control.

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Client Management 2.0

IT Ops Needs Next-Gen NAC And Client Security To Manage Endpoint Risk

by Natalie Lambert, Robert Whiteley, March 29, 2007

Client and network securities are evolving. Why? Because today's technologies do not support the requirements that businesses face, such as providing secure access to corporate resources independent of user location. Network access control (NAC) burst . . .

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The Forrester Wave™: SSL VPN Appliances, Q4 2006

Juniper Networks Leads The Pack, But Aventail And Citrix Are Closing In

by Robert Whiteley, December 8, 2006

Forrester evaluated leading SSL VPN appliance vendors across 57 criteria and found that Juniper Networks maintains its SSL VPN leadership thanks to its superior reverse proxy technology and focus on secure mobility. Aventail trails close behind with its . . .

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Caymas Systems Introduces NAC To The SSL VPN Appliance Market

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q4 2006

by Robert Whiteley, December 8, 2006

Caymas Systems is the smallest and least well-known vendor in this evaluation, but we recommend that enterprises short-list this vendor. Why? Because its Identity-Driven Access Gateways provide an innovative combination of remote access — both SSL and . . .

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F5 Networks Provides The Best Policy In The SSL VPN Appliance Market

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q4 2006

by Robert Whiteley, December 8, 2006

F5 Networks has been heads-down on integrating its FirePass SSL VPN solution into its modular TMOS architecture, which runs on products like its flagship BIG-IP application acceleration device. The result is a competitive solution, but the integration . . .

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Juniper Networks Leads The SSL VPN Appliance Market

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q4 2006

by Robert Whiteley, December 8, 2006

Juniper Networks is the clear leader in the SSL VPN market. Although its solution has enjoyed a much more comfortable lead in the past, Juniper continues to maintain its success by focusing on superior client access, endpoint security, and reliability. . . .

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Citrix Systems' App Performance Is Tops In The SSL VPN Appliances Market

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q4 2006

by Robert Whiteley, December 8, 2006

Citrix Systems has been one of the fastest rising SSL VPN appliance vendors. Its solution — with technology from several acquisitions — has culminated in one of the highest performing solutions. Although it still lacks the additional threat protection, . . .

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Cisco Systems Offers The Most Integrated Security In The SSL VPN Appliance Market

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q4 2006

by Robert Whiteley, December 8, 2006

Cisco Systems has been a player in the SSL VPN market for several years, but last year's introduction of its ASA 5500 Adaptive Security Appliance moved Cisco up several rungs on the SSL VPN appliance ladder. But Cisco differs from Leaders like Aventail, . . .

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Microsoft Brings Application Optimization To The SSL VPN Appliance Market

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q4 2006

by Robert Whiteley, December 8, 2006

Microsoft has moved quickly and efficiently into the SSL VPN appliance market with its acquisition of Whale Communications, now a wholly owned subsidiary. Whale's Intelligent Application Gateway places Microsoft among the top SSL VPN vendors and provides . . .

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Nortel Networks Smoothly Integrates IPsec Into The SSL VPN Appliance Market

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q4 2006

by Robert Whiteley, December 8, 2006

Nortel Networks currently lags behind the other eight vendors that we evaluated, but only by a narrow margin. Its strength is in marrying network-based technologies and a well-integrated IPsec and SSL VPN product. Borrowing from its successful Contivity . . .

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Aventail Is The Best Standalone Solution In The SSL VPN Appliance Market

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q4 2006

by Robert Whiteley, December 8, 2006

Aventail is perennial No. 2 in the SSL VPN market. Its solution provides market-leading functionality for clientless access, policy control, and mobile device connectivity. It lags No. 1 Juniper Networks only because it lacks a broader security story, . . .