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What is 802.1X? Here's a Technology Primer for You

2008-04-02 03:10:42 by JJ in Security Uncorked
 
I run into two fundamental problems when I start to talk to customers or audiences about Network Access Control and its related standards and protocols. What are they? Number 1, most folks have no clue what 802.1X actually is. Number 2, for the most part, they dont really understand what NAC is either The fact that theyre such common buzz words...
 
Tags: edge port, edge, edge ports, network access control, network access, wireless standard, standard, standard network traffic, network
 
 
 
 
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Successful 802.1X Every Time

2008-06-20 04:18:15 by JJ in Security Uncorked
 
Its not rocket science, but any time we mingle and intertwine four or five different pieces of technology, theres always the potential for a mess or at least a misconfiguration or two along the way. Dont know what 802.1X is? Check out the recent 802.1X technology primer If youre planning to, or are implementing wired 802.1X, wireless security...
 
Tags: test radius, radius, radius log activity, test, radius client, test client, time, radius server, test switch
 
 
 
 
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The 802.1X Hat-Trick

2008-06-30 02:39:27 by JJ in Security Uncorked
 
Well my recent blogging , or lack there of, may have clued you in on my recent hectic travel schedule. Its June, and that means the end of governments fiscal year, so weve been busy little bees at the office. (Read my primer on 802.1X here For June, we have an 802.1X hat-trick to blame for my slack blogging habits. Over the past few weeks, Ive...
 
Tags: customers, government customers, variety, real world, implementations, wireless aps, actual implementations, wireless, address issues
 
 
 
 
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Know the Difference Between a NAC Client and a 1X Supplicant

2008-06-05 17:01:00 by JJ in Security Uncorked
 
Now that weve started implementing NAC solutions with 802.1X, we (as an industry) have muddied the lines between the two technologies and even the software involved Understanding the difference between a NAC Client and an 802.1X Supplicant can save you much time, confusion and - yes - MONEY How does it save money ? I figured most of you would...
 
Tags: client, nac client license, nac, nac client licenses, nac solution, nac client, supplicant, licenses, supplicant licenses
 
 
 
 
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The First 802.1X Training?

2008-06-10 02:30:00 by JJ in Security Uncorked
 
Well, we may just have the first official dedicated 802.1X Training We may not but after extensive Google searches, all Ive been able to find are white papers, implementation guides and some classroom training on wireless security with mention of 802.1X Ive done a *lot* of presentations over the past couple of years on 802.1X and related...
 
Tags: basic syllabus includes, syllabus, wireless security, optional sections, sections, wireless, include vendor-specific, selection criteria, day
 
 
 
 
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iPhone 2.0 Software Adds 802.1X for Enterprises

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2008-07-10 15:51:30 by Glennf in Wi-Fi Networking News
Apple adds secure enterprise logins for iPhone: The iPhone 2.0 software, available through a download link for existing 2G iPhones today, adds promised support for the 802.1X port-based authentication required in any company that's even remotely serious about its network security. 802.1X isolates connecting to an access point from gaining access...
 
Tags: software, iphone, iphone software, enterprise, wpa2 enterprise, wpa enterprise, iphone configuration utility, network security, network
 
 
 
 
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802.1X Terminology- Port 'Closed'

2008-05-03 23:20:17 by JJ in Security Uncorked
 
Recently, Ive been asked to explain my choice of terminology when describing 802.1X during various talks and presentations. One piece of verbiage I tend to use is that an 802.1X-enabled port is shut off or closed prior to endpoint authentication My choice of words seems to raise a few eyebrows with my audience. You, like several others, may ask-...
 
Tags: port, port property designation, traffic, possibly discovery protocols, traffic types, ciscos cdp, untechnical term, choice, disable
 
 
 
 
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NAC/802.1X support in access swtiches is all over the map

2008-03-24 00:00:00 by HASH0x84738bc in Network World on Security
 
Many switches today support 802.1X authentication, a basic building block in NAC. The key question is what kind of access authenticated users can expect. In the six-test scenarios we developed for this project, we uncovered major differences among products in terms of the conditions under which they'll grant access as well as what sort of access...
 
Tags: access, grant access, support, key question, nac, major differences, basic, project, terms
 
 
 
 
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Troubleshooting 802.1x port-based authentication systems

2008-07-07 11:19:28 by Jim Geier in WhatIs: Enterprise IT tips and expert advice
 
Learn how to most effectively troubleshoot 802.1x problems that may arise on your client's wireless network
 
Tags: effectively troubleshoot, wireless network, client, arise