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LAN Security for High Technology Companies

High technology companies like computer equipment manufacturers, semiconductor companies, software developers, aerospace suppliers and consumer electronics companies face a unique LAN security environment. On one hand they all rely on intellectual property for competitive advantage. On the other, a highly competitive market is driving many to rely on contractors and offshoring for support, development and manufacturing. High technology companies must protect their intellectual and information assets but also open access to business partners and contractors.

High technology companies must evaluate solutions that will provide them with complete LAN security. The chosen product should be simple to use, manage and deploy. In addition to a product that is scalable and cost-effective, high technology companies should focus on a holistic solution.

Key features of a holistic LAN security solution

• Network Admission Control (NAC) - user authentication and posture validation
• Layer 7 visibility - ties all traffic to user for efficient incident response and reporting
• Identity-based control - role-based provisioning (separate access policies for employees vs. guests)
• Threat control  - zero-hour worm containment

Key projects ConSentry can help address

• Protect offshore development sites from accessing sensitive internal resources and applications
• Secure and control file sharing in offshore sites
• Provide differentiated LAN access for guests vs. contractors vs. employees
• Block or rate limit inappropriate applications, such as peer-to-peer traffic
• Leverage and extend the life of existing network infrastructure (i.e., no switch upgrade to 802.1X) for Network Admission Control (NAC)
• Provide the access control and visibility required for S-Ox compliance
• Stop worm outbreaks, maintaining network availability and business continuity
• Ensure only compliant devices get on the LAN, with third-party or dissolvable agents for posture check

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