{"id":3771,"date":"2016-10-08T23:13:01","date_gmt":"2016-10-08T23:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.abrahamsconsulting.com\/blog\/?p=3771"},"modified":"2017-01-18T22:19:10","modified_gmt":"2017-01-18T22:19:10","slug":"network-access-control-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abrahamsconsulting.com\/blog\/network-access-control-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Network Access Control And Your University"},"content":{"rendered":"

3 Features to Look for When\u00a0Evaluating\u00a0Network Access Control \u00a0(NAC)\u00a0for Your University<\/strong><\/p>\n

You take great measures to ensure the safety of your university’s students.<\/p>\n

You probably\u00a0hired a team of security guards to patrol the campus and scheduled regular fire drills for residence halls.<\/p>\n

Despite your best efforts, you may be overlooking one of the biggest threats to campus safety;\u00a0Hackers.<\/p>\n

Universities hold massive databases of sensitive student information. \u00a0 And the\u00a0growing popularity of BYOD (bring-your-own-device) policies, make them\u00a0the prime target for cyber-criminals.<\/p>\n

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SafeConnect Large Institutions – 2-1-16<\/a><\/p>\n

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Universities from Rutgers to Pennsylvania State<\/a> have experienced serious data breaches.<\/p>\n

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Learning and life \u00a0have become increasingly intertwined with tablets, smart phones, and other personal gadgets, \u00a0therefore a reactive approach to Cyber Security must be eradicated.<\/p>\n

Adopting a Network Access Control (NAC) system is the logical first step towards a strong Cyber security practice.<\/p>\n

The right NAC will\u00a0empower your university to monitor user activity and adjust wireless access accordingly.<\/p>\n

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Though there are many to choose from, very few Network Access Control \u00a0systems are uniquely suited to protect and facilitate the optimal function of your university.<\/p>\n

To make your decision easier, consider\u00a0the following:<\/p>\n

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