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Re: NAC RFI/RFP
From: Jim Kieley <Jim.Kieley () LLS EDU>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:44:34 -0700
Ditto on no RFP. We first deployed Cisco Clean Access (CCA) 5+ years ago right after they acquired it from Protego. We have upgraded the hardware once and the software several times over the years. Last summer we went looking for a possible alternative product as our NAC manager/server appliances we're being replaced with new higher-end models. Cisco seldom offers much in terms of trade-in credit. Of the systems we looked at, Bradford seemed the most compelling until we found out a system with the minimal licensing we would require would cost significantly more than new Cisco appliances. I spoke with people at a few sites using Bradford and other products and the performance feedback was mixed much as mine would would be if asked about CCA. I also spoke with someone at Gartner and a person I met who does security consulting for private industry and government agencies. The consensus (a year ago) was that NAC is an area that isn't/wasn't quite there yet. Until the next generation of tools arrives, it was recommended that we hold off making a change which is what we have done (although we continue to upgrade CCA software). This decision was reinforced when we looked at a review Gartner did last year of NAC products. For all of it's imperfections, Gartner rated Cisco's solution most highly in it's "magic quadrant for Network Access Control."
-- Jim Kieley Chief Technology Officer Loyola Law School Email: Jim.Kieley () lls edu Phone: (213) 736-1470FAX: (213) 380-3769
James R. Pardonek wrote:
We did not do an RFP either. We selected the Enterasys solution which works on any vendor’s gear.Jim James R. Pardonek, CISSP Senior Network Administrator Purdue University Calumet Data Network Information Services Purdue University Calumet Hammond, Indiana*From:* The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] *On Behalf Of *Terence Ma*Sent:* Monday, June 21, 2010 6:10 PM *To:* SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU *Subject:* Re: [SECURITY] NAC RFI/RFPWe did not go through a RFP process. Early on, we decided that we needed a hardware based solution. We closely examined (and received quotations) from Bradford, Impulse, and Trustwave. While all the products were excellent, we ended up spending several months looking at the differences between Bradford and impulse. We ended up selecting Bradford and it is in the process of being installed right now.Sincerely, *Terence Ma, Ph.D. * Chief Information Officer Touro University Nevada 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson, NV 89014, USA P: 702-777-1805 M: 702-469-1770 F: 702-777-1736 E: terence.ma () tun touro edu <mailto:terence.ma () tun touro edu>*From:* The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] *On Behalf Of *Baker, Lori*Sent:* Monday, June 21, 2010 3:41 PM *To:* SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU *Subject:* [SECURITY] NAC RFI/RFP Hello EDUCAUSE Colleagues –Does anyone have a NAC (Network Access Control) RFP/RFI they’re willing to share? We’re just starting to define our requirements and investigate vendors, and would greatly appreciate input from other institutions. Our NAC solution would be for both our administrative (staff/faculty) and academic networks/users.Thanks in advance! Lori -- *Lori D. Baker* Sr Manager, Network & Telephony Information Technology *DeVry Inc. * 814 Commerce Drive Oak Brook, IL 60523-8822 phone: 630.572.8015 internal: 1988015 cell: 773.255.4335 fax: 630.382.2941 email: lobaker () devry com <mailto:lobaker () devry com> www.devryinc.com <http://www.devry.edu/> cid:7277AD6D-B09D-4DE4-806F-8D7C8500E760
Current thread:
- NAC RFI/RFP Baker, Lori (Jun 21)
- Re: NAC RFI/RFP Terence Ma (Jun 21)
- Re: NAC RFI/RFP Bob Brown (Jun 22)
- Network Access Control and Privacy Yonesy F. Nunez (Jun 22)
- Re: Network Access Control and Privacy David Gillett (Jun 22)
- Re: NAC RFI/RFP Terence Ma (Jun 22)
- Re: NAC RFI/RFP Isabelle Graham (Jun 23)
- Network Access Control and Privacy Yonesy F. Nunez (Jun 22)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- Re: NAC RFI/RFP Jim Kieley (Jun 22)
- Re: NAC RFI/RFP Hall, Rand (Jun 22)
- Re: NAC RFI/RFP Jeff Kell (Jun 22)
- Re: NAC RFI/RFP Hall, Rand (Jun 22)