Microsoft's vision for streamlined network access enforcement at the desktop fits well with Extreme Networks' role in securing the network edge. The speed at which Extreme Networks is bringing along NAP technology integrated with the switched network infrastructure will help customers as they begin initial trials of Microsoft's Longhorn/Vista platforms later this year. |
NAP will inform the Cisco NAC infrastructure on how to enforce security policies, and vice versa. |
With the increasing sophistication of attacks on enterprise networks, there is a growing need to enforce health and security policies on endpoint devices and network access ports. Support from industry leaders like Nortel for Network Access Protection will provide users an easy-to-deploy model to build trusted convergence-ready networks. |