How we tested NAC appliances

Opinion
Aug 28, 20071 min

* A look at how we tested all-in-one NAC products

How we tested NAC appliances

By Mandy Andress

In order to test all-in-one network access control products we installed each product in the lab environment after consulting with the vendor on the best approach based on the lab setup. We then proceeded to test each product in the areas of authentication, endpoint assessment, enforcement and management.

For a full rundown of the network environment we used for these tests, please click here.

Andress is president of ArcSec Technologies, a security company focused on product reviews and analysis. She can be reached at mandy@arcsec.com.