HPE Aruba ClearPass

HPE Aruba ClearPass is a comprehensive network access control (NAC) and policy management platform designed to provide secure network access for users and devices. It offers robust features for authenticating, authorizing, and accounting (AAA) network access, enabling organizations to enforce security policies, ensure compliance, and improve visibility into network activities.

Key Features

• Network Access Control (NAC):
  • Provides secure, identity-based network access control for wired, wireless, and VPN environments.
  • Enforces access policies based on user roles, device types, and security posture.
• Policy Management:
  • Centralized platform for creating and enforcing security policies across the network.
  • Policies can be tailored to specific user groups, device types, and network conditions.
• Device Profiling:
  • Automatically identifies and profiles devices connecting to the network.
  • Supports a wide range of devices, including IoT devices, and applies appropriate access policies based on device type and behavior.
• Guest Access Management:
  • Provides secure and customizable guest access solutions.
  • Supports self-service guest portals, sponsor-based access, and customizable guest registration workflows.
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Support:
  • Simplifies the onboarding and management of personal devices while maintaining network security.
  • Ensures that personal devices comply with security policies before granting network access.
• Endpoint Compliance:
  • Integrates with endpoint security solutions to assess the security posture of devices before granting access.
  • Ensures that devices meet compliance requirements, such as antivirus updates and security patches.
• Threat Detection and Response:
  • Integrates with security information and event management (SIEM) systems and other security solutions to detect and respond to threats in real-time.
  • Provides dynamic network segmentation to isolate compromised devices and contain threats.
• Reporting and Analytics:
  • Offers detailed reporting and analytics to provide visibility into network access and user activities.
  • Helps organizations monitor compliance, detect anomalies, and generate audit reports.

Benefits

• Enhanced Security: Ensures secure network access by enforcing policies and monitoring device compliance.
• Simplified Management: Centralizes policy management and access control, reducing administrative overhead.
• Improved Visibility: Provides comprehensive visibility into network activities, helping organizations identify and respond to security threats.
• Flexibility and Scalability: Supports a wide range of deployment scenarios and scales to meet the needs of large and complex networks.