Security Weekly Podcast Network (Audio) NAC is Back - How Network Access Control Can Protect Your Remote Devices and Data - Rob Allen - BSW #376
Dec 18, 2024
Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, dives into how Network Access Control (NAC) is essential for safeguarding remote devices in today's borderless work environment. He discusses the vulnerabilities presented by a lack of corporate firewalls and the significance of direct connections over traditional VPNs. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of CISOs and their heightened accountability amid rising cyber threats, underscoring the need for proactive, endpoint-centric security measures in the age of hybrid work.
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NAC's Importance
- NAC is becoming more important due to the changing work landscape.
- The traditional corporate network and firewall are dissolving, making devices and data more vulnerable.
Ransomware Vulnerabilities
- Unmanaged devices and remote encryption are major factors in successful ransomware attacks.
- Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights this vulnerability.
Unpatched Devices
- Rob Allen's home network has many unpatched IoT devices, highlighting a common vulnerability.
- A fish tank heater was once used to breach a casino's network.