Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Explores cloud-delivered network access control as an alternative to traditional on-premises NAC deployments
- Addresses device visibility challenges in hybrid and remote work environments
- Examines zero trust security principles applied to network access
- Designed for network administrators, IT managers, CISOs and security architects
- Hosted by Portnox, a cloud-native NAC platform provider
Introduction
This virtual event examines the evolving landscape of network access control, focusing on how organisations can secure increasingly complex IT environments without the operational burden traditionally associated with NAC deployments. Aimed at IT and security professionals responsible for network infrastructure, the webinar addresses a challenge that has grown more acute as enterprises adopt cloud services, support distributed workforces and manage an expanding array of connected devices.
Network access control has long been considered essential for enterprise security, yet many organisations have struggled to implement it effectively. Legacy NAC solutions often require significant infrastructure investment, specialised expertise and ongoing maintenance that strains IT resources. As the network perimeter has dissolved and device diversity has increased, these traditional approaches have become increasingly difficult to sustain.
About This Event
Hosted by Portnox, this webinar-format event combines educational content with product demonstrations to illustrate how cloud-delivered NAC differs from conventional implementations. The presentation explores the operational realities of securing network access when users connect from multiple locations, devices range from managed endpoints to IoT sensors, and infrastructure spans on-premises data centres and cloud environments.
The Shift Toward Cloud-Delivered Network Access Control
Traditional NAC deployments typically involve on-premises appliances, complex integrations with existing network infrastructure and considerable configuration effort. For organisations with limited security staff or distributed locations, this complexity has often meant that NAC projects stall or deliver incomplete coverage.
Cloud-delivered NAC represents a different architectural approach. By moving policy enforcement and device authentication to a cloud platform, organisations can potentially reduce deployment timelines and eliminate the need to maintain dedicated on-premises NAC infrastructure. This model aligns with broader enterprise trends toward software-as-a-service security tools that can scale without proportional increases in administrative overhead.
Device Visibility and Zero Trust Principles
A recurring theme throughout the event is the importance of comprehensive device visibility. Before organisations can enforce access policies, they must first understand what is connecting to their networks. This challenge has intensified as bring-your-own-device policies, contractor access and IoT deployments have multiplied the number and variety of endpoints seeking network connectivity.
The discussion connects these visibility requirements to zero trust security frameworks, which assume that no device or user should be automatically trusted based on network location alone. Under zero trust principles, every access request must be verified against identity, device health and contextual factors before connectivity is granted. Cloud-native NAC platforms can serve as an enforcement point for these policies, continuously evaluating whether connected devices meet security requirements.
Who Should Attend
The content is structured for IT and security professionals who bear responsibility for network security architecture and operations. Network administrators seeking to modernise access controls, IT managers evaluating NAC solutions, security architects designing zero trust implementations and CISOs assessing risk reduction strategies will find relevant material. The event assumes familiarity with enterprise networking concepts and security fundamentals.
Addressing Hybrid Work Security Challenges
The widespread adoption of remote and hybrid work arrangements has fundamentally changed how organisations must think about network security. When employees connect from home networks, coffee shops and co-working spaces, the traditional model of securing a defined network perimeter becomes inadequate. The event examines how cloud-delivered NAC can extend consistent access policies to users regardless of their physical location, maintaining security standards without requiring all traffic to route through centralised infrastructure.
For organisations navigating these operational realities, the webinar offers perspective on balancing security requirements with the flexibility that modern work patterns demand.