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The history of 802.1X is a continuous accumulation of attempts and errors, much like the history of internet protocols. Certain things worked while others didn't. The standard was modified and improved along the way to satisfy the following requirements: Authentication . The main goal of 802.1X  Wi-Fi Authentication is to specify a common foundation for securely connecting to dedicated wired networks. Securing that connection requires knowing and verifying the identity of each client. Authorization. Because networks can be complex, not every authenticated client should have access to the same resources. An essential part of network access is an authorization or giving the appropriate client the appropriate level of access. Accounting. Accounting logging access, which records and analyses who has accessed a network and what they have accessed while inside, is a crucial part of network security. Port level control . The authorization permits customers to have the appropriate amount ...

As the business houses grow, they are more threatened by unwanted practices that can cause significant damage to them. That is why; the experts are coming up with the latest and enhanced updates, which can help such organizations. The Zero Trust Model is also an IT security solution that keeps a check on the most critical aspect of any firm, the identity verification of each individual.   It is a security framework that strengthens an organization by doing away with a degree of trust and mandating stringent user and device authentication throughout the whole network. This strengthens the enterprise. This guide provides comprehensive detail on what it is exactly, how it can benefit a company, and its working mechanism. What is Zero Trust Model? The term "zero trust" refers to a security architecture that mandates the certification, authorization, and ongoing validation of security configuration and posture for all users, both within and outside the network, before provi...

Wifi authentication is the process of identifying and verifying the identity of users wishing to access a network. Wifi authentication is used by virtually all businesses, schools, and other institutions. Depending on the type of network you have, there are different types of authentication that you can use for your wifi. The type of authentication you choose depends on what your needs are as an institution and what resources you have available to you. What is Authentication? Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user on a network or device. Network authentication is the verification of a user’s identity on a Wi-Fi network. The authentication process is the first thing a user encounters when attempting to connect to a network. The user is required to provide credentials before being able to access the network. These credentials can be a username and password, a WPA key, a MAC address, or some other information. The authentication process ensures that only authori...

Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is a client-to-server based interface and platform that helps remote management servers connect with a central database to verify dial-in visitors and authorize their access to a particular system or service. By using cloud RADIUS , a corporation can store user profiles in a centralized database that all remote servers can access. It is more secure to have a common database since it allows a corporation to build up a policy that can be executed at a single network point that a single individual administers. Furthermore, a central database makes it easier to measure usage to charge the network access or internet service provider and maintain network data. A RADIUS Server is a background process that runs on a UNIX or Windows server. It lets you maintain user profiles in a central database. Hence, if you have a RADIUS Server, you have control over who can connect with your network. In addition, this protocol is suitable for proxy c...

The first RADIUS server to support virtual servers and virtual hosts is FreeRADIUS. One of the most popular RADIUS servers, thanks to its accessibility as open source software. Because it can be set up separately for each server IP address, client IP address, home server pool, and inner TLS tunnel, FreeRADIUS has become an integral feature of IT network infrastructures. However, FreeRADIUS's utility and appeal in the security industry are threatened by the difficulties involved in setting it up and maintaining it. Why should I use FreeRADIUS, and what are the advantages? FreeRADIUS stands out from other RADIUS server types due to its many useful features and advantages. Modularity   FreeRADIUS's modular structure makes it simple to pick and choose which features to use. If you don't need specific functionality, disable it by uninstalling the corresponding module. There is no impact on server speed or security from removing or installing modules. Its modular design ...

The biggest change in security in the last six months is that we now trust in zero trust. With the unprecedented rise of remote workers and the security and operational problems that come with them, implementing a Zero Trust Model has become the mantra for a safe business model in 2020. And while implementing a Zero Trust Model may require a major overhaul of a company's IT infrastructure, a Zero Trust Architecture has a number of major business and security benefits that make it worth it in the end. Since existing security models aren't very good at ensuring the safety of remote users, it is now an absolute necessity to switch from a paradigm that advocates "Trust but verify" to one that advocates "Never Trust, Always Verify."   Why Does Zero Trust Exist Now? Since most requests for access to a company's critical resources come from third-party contractors, platforms, and, most importantly, remote workers, companies need to consider the risk invol...

In a highly technologically advanced world, relying on old and obsolete methods of security is not only risky but also time-consuming. Not to mention the cost of manually tracking the users and assigning them their roles and privileges individually is considerable. This is why organizations are now making a switch from outdated methods of managing user access to new and improved ones. The modern role-based access assigning methods make the job a lot simpler and more secure. In this blog, we will discuss role-based access control and some of the reasons why it is getting so popular amongst companies. What does role-based access control mean? Role-based access control is a way to restrict network access to only authorized users according to their role within the company. Organizations need to protect their confidential data and information and restrict the number of eyes seeing it. That is why almost all organizations now rely on a Role-based access control security system. RBAC s...