Software extends endpoint security policies to all devices.
October 7, 2008 -
Ensuring security in heterogeneous network environments, Novell® ZENworks® Network Access Control uses policies to grant or deny access to network based on tests which determine if device meets defined security criteria from patches to host-based firewalls. Solution helps organizations minimize risks associated with network access control and meet regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and PCI DSS as well as internal security policies.
Novell Expands Endpoint Security Management with Network Access Control
New ZENworks solution mitigates security risks and simplifies network access without network upgrade or additional hardware requirements
WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 23 /-- Extending its endpoint security and management solutions to include network access enforcement and compliance, Novell today announced the availability of Novell(R) ZENworks(R) Network Access Control. This newest member of the ZENworks product line ensures security in heterogeneous network environments by using policies to grant or deny access to the network based on tests which determine if a device meets defined security criteria from patches to host-based firewalls. Without slowing down employee productivity, this ZENworks solution helps organizations reduce the risks associated with network access control (NAC) and meet regulatory requirements such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) as well as internal security policies.
"As the threat environment grows more cunning, securing corporate endpoints and networks are two of the most critical issues facing the enterprise today," said Chris Christiansen, program vice president for IDC Security Products and Services. "Customers want both endpoint security management and network access control to help ensure that network access is only granted to devices that meet IT patch and security requirements. Solution providers like Novell, that offer these combined capabilities, give customers a comprehensive tag-team approach to protecting both their managed devices while also extending management and security to unmanaged devices and guest users, such as consultants, for complete enterprise endpoint security."
Unlike other solutions, this ZENworks product is designed to allow organizations to deploy network access control without requiring additional network equipment or upgrades, making it ideal for heterogeneous network environments. Additionally, this new solution is easy to deploy with pre-defined tests for specific devices or groups and phased deployment options to prevent interruptions in IT operations during implementation. ZENworks Network Access Control provides a key piece of security enforcement, ensuring device compliance with easy to define policies, automatic test updates for new patches and continuous monitoring to protect against zero day attacks.
By controlling access to the network using either the agentless, Web-based or agent-based approach, ZENworks Network Access Control extends endpoint security policies to all devices and protects the network through these four steps:
-- Pre-connect testing - Ensures devices are thoroughly tested, approved and secure before they are allowed to access the network by performing the most complete set of checks for both Windows and Macintosh devices in a matter of seconds.
-- Post-connect revalidation - As devices remain connected to the network, tests are repeated on defined time intervals.
-- Identity-based management - Reinforces access security by applying specific policies to users or devices logged onto the network.
-- Remediation - When non-compliant devices attempt to access the network, they are quarantined and remediation is required prior to allowing the device production network access.
"In today's business environment mobile computing is the norm and network access control is an essential component of any IT security management strategy," said Joe Wagner, senior vice president and general manager of Novell Systems and Resource Management. "ZENworks Network Access Control helps customers secure their network -- keeping their users productive while protecting the processes that power their business."
Availability
Novell ZENworks Network Access Control is available for a list price of $40 per managed device. For more information about network access control from Novell, visit www.novell.com/nac.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) delivers the best engineered, most interoperable Linux* platform and a portfolio of integrated IT management software that helps customers around the world reduce cost, complexity and risk. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell harmoniously integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit www.novell.com.
Novell and ZENworks are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. *All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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