In today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape, CISOs understand that traditional Network Access Control (NAC) solutions have been effective in combating evolving threats. However, these solutions, while key to a zero-trust architecture, now leave gaps in full network security protection. The widespread adoption of remote work, cloud services, BYOD, and IoT devices has blurred network security boundaries. As a result, NAC’s compensation controls are now limited. Additionally, implementing and maintaining NAC requires a growing budget and resources.
Sepio emerges as a transformative solution, empowering CISOs to safeguard their networks or specific segments. It covers all connected devices without the complexities and limitations of traditional NAC approaches. This paper highlights Sepio’s rapid and comprehensive device discovery, along with robust enforcement controls. These features come at a fraction of the cost and with simplified maintenance, making Sepio an ideal choice. Organizations seeking holistic, effective, and adaptable network security, tailored to today’s zero trust approach, will find Sepio delivers rapid ROI.
Addressing NAC Challenges with Comprehensive Network Security
Sepio’s platform effectively tackles the challenges posed by traditional NAC solutions with a comprehensive approach to network access control and up-to-date security discovery. It also offers programmatic compensation controls across the entire network.
- Unmatched Visibility to enable Dynamic Discovery: Unlike traditional NAC solutions that struggle to identify IoT, OT, and peripheral devices, Sepio provides unmatched visibility for all connected devices. This aligns with the evolving cybersecurity standards that demand complete device visibility.
- Fraction of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Different from NAC’s complex and resource-intensive nature, ongoing manual maintenance, and adaptation to network security changes, Sepio’s solution implementation is a fraction of NAC’s TCO.
- Control and Enforcement: Sepio’s solution provides straightforward enforcement policies that enable closure of compensation control gaps programmatically.
Implementing Sepio’s Network Access Control
Implementing Sepio’s Network Access Control not only addresses the original goals of NAC implementation but also adapts to modern security challenges.
Data Enrichment for Existing NAC Users
For organizations already utilizing NAC solutions, Sepio enhances their existing NAC capabilities, by providing with significantly enriched data such as; IoT, OT, and unmanaged devices, attack tools that spoofs MAC address. By augmenting existing NAC platforms like ForeScout®, CISCO ISE®, Aruba® and Portnox®, Sepio ensures their NAC deployments remain aligned with the latest cybersecurity industry standards. The following example shows the power of Sepio’s data enrichment.
Raspberry Pi vs. Axis Camera: A Case Study
A common limitation of traditional NAC systems is their inability to detect unmanaged devices. For example, a device identified as an Axis IP camera may actually be a Raspberry Pi spoofing its MAC address. Sepio’s data enrichment reveals these discrepancies, enhancing overall security posture.
Bridging Security Gaps with SIEM Integration
Another notable limitation of NAC systems is their inability to detect unmanaged devices, MAC-less devices, unmanaged switches, or peripheral endpoints that don’t generate traffic. These devices create significant gaps in an organization’s zero-trust architecture and pose major security risks. Sepio bridges this critical gap by integrating with the organization’s SIEM, providing valuable device visibility even for these overlooked assets. This empowers CISOs to report on their presence, understand their risk profiles, and take appropriate actions. Additionally, Sepio provides real-time alerts to new devices joining the network. Whether temporary or permanent, while NAC systems might simply block them outright (or not). This continuous detection allows CISOs to make informed decisions about network security dynamic access changes.
Full or Partial NAC Alternative
For organizations that have not implemented NAC or are struggling to complete their NAC rollout (e.g., in remote branches), Sepio’s capabilities provide a strong partial or full alternative. This approach reduces costs, accelerates deployment, and addresses gaps in the organization’s zero-trust strategy.
Empowering Network Security with Sepio’s Platform
Traditional NAC solutions offer comprehensive features. However, their complexity often leads to extensive infrastructure needs. They also involve prolonged deployment timelines, specialized expertise, and significant financial investment. This can lead to incomplete security coverage and exposure to avoidable risks.
Sepio’s ‘Like-NAC’ use case addresses this challenge by providing:
- Rapid deployment and simplified management without sacrificing security effectiveness.
- Cost-effective alternative to rapidly achieve ROI.
- Augmentation of existing NAC deployments with valuable data for optimal protection.
Whether you have an established NAC solution or are just starting out, Sepio platform empowers you to:
- Eliminate blind spots and achieve comprehensive security by revealing all connected devices. Including unmanaged devices, MAC-less devices, peripherals, and even silent assets that don’t generate traffic.
- Stay ahead of evolving threats in dynamic environments with Sepio’s continuous, real-time, trafficless, visibility and flexible solutions. Adapt to changing network security landscapes while maintaining robust security.
- Protect your organization from avoidable risks with Sepio’s proven and easy-to-manage approach. Complete your zero-trust strategy with comprehensive compensation controls and ensure peace of mind.
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