Effortless network control and guaranteed NIS2 compliance with macmon Network Admission Control

In today's interconnected landscape, CISOs face critical challenges daily. The NIS2 deadline is looming with strict requirements, the chaos of unmanaged devices creates constant risk, and many security tools are simply too complex for the reality of mixed IT/OT environments. It's time to stop reacting to threats and proactively secure every endpoint.

macmon Network Admission Control (NAC), a Belden company, provides a leading solution engineered in Germany to solve these exact problems. It is designed for simplicity, visibility, and robust security, allowing you to go live in days, not months.

Key features of macmon network admission control

macmon NAC is designed to solve your biggest challenges with a pragmatic and efficient approach. It delivers maximum security with minimum overhead.

• Instant visibility and control: Gain a 100% real-time overview of all IT and OT devices. Instantly detect and respond to unauthorized systems attempting to connect to your network.
• Automated access and segmentation: Automatically assign new devices to the correct VLAN based on predefined policies, isolating potential threats without manual intervention.
• Rapid, simple deployment: The agentless, "light lift" solution eliminates complex and prolonged setup times, enabling a fast and smooth implementation.
• Hardware agnostic: macmon NAC works seamlessly with your existing network infrastructure, regardless of the switch vendor, avoiding costly "rip and replace" projects.
• Enhanced OT security: Protect critical industrial operations by creating a "production bubble" that isolates threats without disrupting production workflows.
• Robust compliance: Easily meet stringent requirements for standards like NIS2, ISO 27001, and GDPR with certified security and automated reporting capabilities.
• Centralized management (TACACS+): Securely manage all network devices from a single point with encrypted, granular control over administrator permissions.

Why choose simplicity and control

Unlike complex legacy systems that require specialized expertise and lengthy implementation projects, macmon NAC is designed for the real world of mixed IT and OT networks.

macmon NAC

• Ease of implementation: Simple, agentless setup that can be live in hours.
• Cost efficiency: Lower total cost of ownership (TCO) with a fast return on investment.
• Vendor compatibility: Manufacturer-agnostic solution that integrates with your existing hardware.
• Integration: Flexible integration with a wide range of third-party security solutions.

Legacy NAC solutions

• Ease of implementation: High complexity, often requiring agents and specialized expertise.
• Cost efficiency: Costly implementation and aggressive pricing models.
• Vendor compatibility: Often focuses on proprietary solutions, leading to vendor lock-in.
• Integration: Limited integration, typically focused on the vendor's own ecosystem.

The macmon NAC implementation was completed in just 5 project days, faster than anticipated. The solution integrated smoothly with our systems with significantly less effort than competing products, thanks to its intuitive user experience and quick support.

How macmon NAC helps with NIS2 compliance

macmon NAC is the ideal tool for compliance. It provides the complete device visibility and automated access control required by NIS2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. You can generate the necessary reports with just a few clicks, drastically simplifying your audit preparation and demonstrating full control over your network environment.