Black Box Launches Veri-NAC Network Access Control Appliance Line

Black Box (News - Alert) Corporation, a provider of voice communications, data infrastructure and product solutions, announced its entry into the NAC market with the launch of the Veri-NAC network access control appliance family.

Designed to prevent costly and dangerous network security breaches, Veri-NAC only allows authorized computers and devices onto a defined network. The solution also checks to be sure each connected machine complies with specific standards, including up-to-date operating system, patch management and hardened configurations.

If a device is determined to contain certain vulnerabilities, it can be locked out of the network. The user can then only access the resources it needs to bring the computer into compliance, protecting other users and the network. 

 

With the Veri-NAC, users do not need to install the solution on software agents on connected machines. In addition, Veri-NAC works with existing network and legacy infrastructure, eliminating the need for expensive upgrades.

“We’re very excited about our new Veri-NAC offering because its simplified agentless architecture means it’s both highly secure and much more cost-effective compared to traditional NAC solutions,” Josh Whitney, Black Box product manager, said.

Ver-NAC requires no training and minimal installation time. As a result, organizations with a limited IT staff can easily add the system to their network security plan without straining resources. Tight IT budgets can also benefit as Veri-NAC offers a low up-front cost, as well as lower than average installation and ongoing maintenance charges.

“This is the NAC solution for organizations that haven’t been able to implement solid network security because of the high costs and complicated configurations previously associated with NAC technologies,” Whitney said.

Black Box offers an extensive line of networking solutions that goes beyond the innovative offerings of the Veri-NAC. This portfolio includes the Optinet bandwidth shaping and content management system, the Intelli-Pass biometric security system, media converters, extenders, terminal servers and switches.

The company announced earlier this week a contract win that includes telecommunications and network management services at Miami International Airport and Dade County’s general aviation airports reportedly worth $37.7 million.

 

Following on a partnership announcement with CoreDial last week, Black Box also announced the acquisition of Quanta Systems, LLC, a privately-held security company based in Gaithersburg, Md. Black Box acquired Quanta from CompuDyne Corporation, a portfolio company of the Los Angeles-based private equity fund The Gores Group.