Unmanaged devices
The organisation lacks a consistent way to treat unknown endpoints.
Security · Solution
Know the device before it joins the network.
Network access control evaluates identity and device context before applying the approved access policy.
How it works
Concept model
- 01 · Discover Recognise the connecting device Identity · type · posture
- 02 · Decide Evaluate the access rule Role · location · condition
- 03 · Apply Place it in the approved access Permit · restrict · isolate
A conceptual sequence used to explain the service—not a customer deployment.
Overview
What it is
A control layer for identifying users and devices and assigning network access according to approved policy.
- 01
User and device identification
- 02
Posture or context checks where required
- 03
Role-based access policy
- 04
Guest, contractor and unmanaged-device handling
Right fit
Who it is for
Guest access
Visitors and contractors require controlled connectivity.
Segmentation
Access should reflect identity and device role.
Outcomes
What you get
Identity
Connections are associated with available user or device context.
Policy
Access treatment follows documented roles.
Control
Unknown or non-compliant devices can receive restricted handling.
Visibility
Endpoint access is easier to review.
Engagement
How we deliver it
- Step 1
Discover
Review endpoint types, identity sources and access methods.
- Step 2
Define
Document roles, conditions and permitted access.
- Step 3
Pilot
Test representative users and devices.
- Step 4
Deploy
Expand policy carefully and monitor exceptions.
Questions, answered directly
What buyers usually need to establish
What does network access control check?+
Depending on the design, it can use identity, device type, ownership, posture, location and other context before assigning access.
Can guests use the same policy as employees?+
They can be handled by the same platform, but their role and permitted access should normally be defined separately.
Start with the conditions around network access control.
Describe the current environment, the change you are considering and what the result must support.