Modern NAC with a Zero Trust Approach

Network Access Control (NAC) used to be all about authenticating managed users and workstations, but today that doesn’t meet the requirements of organizations embracing new and modern technologies. The explosive growth of network connected “things” in recent history (and the threats that come with them) is forcing us to re-think our approach.

As the industry moves towards methodologies like Zero Trust, how do we apply these concepts to our NAC strategy in a way that works not just for managed devices, but also IoT, OT, IoMT, and BYOD devices – and how do we leverage our existing security tools to do this?

This session will explore a modern approach to network access control that includes Zero Trust principles in a way that works in today’s hyper-connected world.

About Eric Drooff

Eric Drooff is a Senior Systems Engineer at Forescout. In his current role, he is responsible for designing, developing and delivering high-quality security solutions to organizations and government agencies across the globe. Eric’s ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications helps customers accurately detect risks and quickly remediate cyberthreats without disruption to critical business assets. Eric has been with Forescout for almost 7 years with roles in Professional Services, Channel, and Pre-Sales. Prior to working at Forescout, Eric was the Solutions Team Lead for Cyber Security at MNP and held roles at NCI Secured Intelligence and Halton Regional Police Service.