Protecting host-based computing platforms and network resources from threats that are brought in by employees, vendors, contractors and guests involves a number of solutions and policies –fFrom anti-virus and firewalls to IDS/IPS solutions.
The products recognized in this category contribute to network access control, validating the existence and proper configuration of certain security measures, and managing the complexity associated with permissions and authorizations for various groups of users.
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APPGATE SDP
Company: Appgate
Noteworthy: Designed around user and device identity, not IP address, SDP builds a multidimensional profile of a user/device and dynamically authorizes users before granting access.
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ERICOM APPLICATION ISOLATOR
Company: Ericom Software
Noteworthy: Limits remote and internal application access to only what is required, addressing the security risks created by overly broad access rights typically granted to users and devices on corporate networks.
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IDENTITY SERVICES ENGINE (ISE)
Company: Cisco Systems
Noteworthy: Builds security directly into the network to enable secure network access while converting the network into a zero-trust security enforcer.
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METAACCESS NAC
Company: OPSWAT
Noteworthy: Offers enhanced security by completing a compliance check before accessing the network and posture assessments in real-time versus periodic scans. The instant a device falls out of compliance, customers can audit, warn or quarantine the device.
