OpenNAC

openNAC: Open-Source Network Access Control Solution

openNAC is an open-source network access control (NAC) solution for securing and monitoring network access. It offers features like automated user authentication, endpoint policy enforcement, and network visibility.

What is OpenNAC?

openNAC is an open-source network access control (NAC) solution designed to secure and monitor access to company networks. It works by authenticating users and devices attempting to access the network, enforcing security policies, segmenting access based on device and user roles, and providing visibility into all devices on the network.

Key features of openNAC include:

• User authentication - Supports multiple authentication methods including LDAP, RADIUS, Kerberos and more to validate user identity.
• Device profiling - Automatically detects and classifies devices attempting access for policy enforcement.
• Policy enforcement - Applies access rules and restrictions based on user, device, location, and other parameters.
• Guest management - Provides self-registration portals and temporary access accounts for visitors.
• Endpoint compliance - Checks devices for security standards like anti-virus software installed before granting network access.
• Network visibility - Discovers all devices on the network and collects hardware, software, user details, and more into a central database.
• Custom reporting - Generates reports on network access activity for security analysis and auditing.
• Vendor neutral - Supports network infrastructure from Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, and other major vendors.

openNAC is released under an open-source license to provide customizable and transparent NAC capabilities for small businesses up to large enterprises. It provides the features required for network security policy and compliance initiatives at no license cost.

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