NAC is Back – Better Than Ever! Juniper Mist Access Assurance Revolutionizes NAC with Cloud and AI

 

In the past, Network Access Control (NAC) was designed simply to enable secure access through authentication and authorization of computers within private enterprise networks. However, over time, networks became increasingly complex due to the introduction of the “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) concept, guest users, and IoT devices. Traditional NAC solutions attempted to keep up with these changes but became cumbersome, difficult to manage, and were not adapted to modern needs.

 

Challenges of Traditional NAC Solutions

Today’s NAC solutions face several challenges:

  • They are outdated and complex platforms with rigid architectures,
  • they are difficult to troubleshoot and require a high level of technical expertise,
  • they do not provide insights into the user experience,
  • they lack the flexibility and scalability required for modern networks,
  • they require downtime for updates and security patches.

 

While traditional NAC has remained in the past, the rest of the network infrastructure has moved to the cloud. Juniper’s Mist AI architecture embodies network management simplicity through AI-driven automation and the reliability of a microservices-based cloud. This allows IT teams to streamline operations, quickly detect issues, and achieve new business objectives without unnecessary complications.

 

Introducing Juniper Mist Access Assurance

Juniper Networks is revolutionizing NAC with its new service, Juniper Mist Access Assurance. This innovative, cloud-based solution enables enterprises to securely authenticate and authorize network access without the complexity of traditional on-premises NAC solutions.

 

By eliminating on-premises NAC, Access Assurance delivers a simpler and more reliable user experience, high availability, and automatic updates without service interruptions. This solution offers key advantages such as:

  • Ease of use and scalability: Removing the complexity of traditional NAC solutions
  • Automatic updates: No concerns about software, security patches, or upgrades
  • Integration with existing identity services

 

Comprehensive Integration for Simplified Management

At the 26th Smart Com Technology Conference, Juniper Networks’ NAC vision was presented by Sławomir Karaś, who has over 20 years of experience with Juniper Networks solutions as an end-user and consultant.

 

Discover how Juniper Mist Access Assurance provides a unified view of the entire network, where access control is an integral part of the platform rather than just an add-on.