Lynn University experienced a number of virus and worm outbreaks that were spread by unprotected computer systems on their network and desired a solution that would protect the rest of their campus network from users who were not compliant with endpoint security best practices. Lynn investigated a number of alternatives to address their need to isolate non-compliant users at both Layer2 and Layer3 network levels without having to control or manipulate proprietary network switch devices. It was also important that the same quarantine technology be able to address their wireless and VPN remote access environments and integrate easily with their redundant Cisco 6509 router core network architecture.
Impulse’s Safe•Connect provided a vendor independent solution to isolate individual computers that did not comply with Lynn University’s acceptable use endpoint security policies. Lynn University was now able to apply the level of quarantine and enforcement they deemed appropriate to protect their wired, wireless, and VPN remote access users. Impulse’s I-LAN Technology provided the ability to quarantine and isolate non-compliant users and allow access to only the internal or external remediation services required to comply with acceptable use policy standards. The Impulse solution was easily integrated with Lynn’s dual-Cisco router core configured in HSRP mode to deliver the desired functionality campus wide.
The Impulse SafeConnect™ system provides an open network access control (OpenNAC™) solution that easily integrates into vendor-diverse network environments. The inherent scalability advantages of SafeConnect’s distributed software architecture and managed support approach enables institutions to address their NAC enterprise requirements in a cost-effective manner.
SafeConnect OpenNAC offers an easy to implement and support endpoint policy management alternative that seamlessly connects into an institution’s existing multi-vendor infrastructure, and provides an evolutionary path to maturing NAC industry standards like IEEE 802.1x.
The solution provides the following capabilities:Isolates non-compliant users from accessing Layer2 and Layer3 network resources and limits user access to designated internal or external remediation domains, where it communicates the actions required to become compliant with the institution’s endpoint security policies and regain network access.
“Since deploying Safe•Connect, we have successfully protected our students from the security vulnerabilities that continuously threaten our residential dormitory networks.”
Donna Alexander, Executive Director, Information Technology, The University of Tampa
Lynn University is a private, coeducational institution located in Boca Raton, Florida, offering a diverse academic program leading to associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The school first opened in 1962 as Marymount College, a women’s junior college founded by the religious order of the Sacred Heart of Mary. The College officially became Lynn University in 1991 to reflect the increasing global nature of its mission and to demonstrate the growth of its programs as well as its academic accreditation. Today, it offers a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and a Ph.D. in Corporate and Organizational Management. The university enrolls students from more than 46 states and more than 90 countries.
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