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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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- The traditional corporate firewall is diminishing, prompting the need for Network Access Control to safeguard remote devices and data.
- With 92% of successful attacks involving unmanaged devices, robust security measures are essential in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
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The Resurgence of Network Access Control (NAC)
Network Access Control (NAC) is gaining importance as companies adapt to the changing landscape of remote work and unmanaged devices. Recent statistics indicate that 92% of successful attacks involved unmanaged devices, and 70% included remote encryption, highlighting the need for robust security measures. With the traditional corporate firewall and perimeter essentially fading, there is a need to ensure that all devices connecting to networks are properly managed and secured. The podcast emphasizes that organizations must rethink how they protect their data and devices in this increasingly complex environment.
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