* NAC shouldn't be seen as a separate security system
Cisco says it spent $100 million developing processor, but won't yet say what it's for
Splitting off the control plane makes for more efficient use of forwarding resources
* Windows Server 2008 supports Microsoft's NAC scheme, NAP
* StillSecure introduces three new devices that support its Safe Access NAC software
Black Hat presentation details man-in-the-middle exploits can endanger data, availability of resources
* How NAC can be used to meet network security regulations
* NetClarity's EasyNAC Micro appliance
Gear from Riverbed, F5 helps overcome satellite latency
