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Aruba ClearPass

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What is Aruba ClearPass?

Aruba ClearPass is network access control (NAC) technology from HPE company Aruba Networks. Aruba acquired Avenda and its eTips NAC in 2011.

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This product is a versatile network access control system that is used in wired and wireless networks for information security purposes. …
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Aruba Clearpass

10 out of 10
September 08, 2020
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This is the network access control system used for the organization. This system allows several different types of devices to easily …
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What is Aruba ClearPass?

Aruba ClearPass is network access control (NAC) technology from HPE company Aruba Networks. Aruba acquired Avenda and its eTips NAC in 2011.

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Product Demos

Aruba Clearpass - Employee Device OnGuard Demo

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ClearPass 6.6 Multi-factor authentication: demo network access with ImageWare GoVerifyID biometrics

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Aruba Clearpass - Wired 802.1x Demo

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[ATM16 Demo] Connect and Protect Building IoT with Aruba ClearPass

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Aruba Clearpass - Sponsored Guest Access Demo

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ClearPass 6.6 Multi-factor authentication: demo Onboarding with SMS confirmation

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What is Aruba ClearPass?

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Aruba ClearPass: Get a crystal-clear view of your networks

Aruba ClearPass Technical Details

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Aruba ClearPass is network access control (NAC) technology from HPE company Aruba Networks. Aruba acquired Avenda and its eTips NAC in 2011.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.1.

The most common users of Aruba ClearPass are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

This product is a versatile network access control system that is used in wired and wireless networks for information security purposes. It offers features such as NAC, RADIUS, and TACACS to ensure the security of network connections. With its ability to dynamically assign devices with certificates to VLAN groups in wired networks and restrict their authority with DACL, it provides a robust solution for controlling network access.

One key use case of this product is user authentication. It can be utilized for authenticating users in connection to various network and security products through the TACACS feature. This not only enhances the overall security of the network but also simplifies the authentication process for users. Additionally, it serves as a primary authentication platform for organizations, like universities, providing TACACS for management and RADIUS services for 802.1X authentication.

Another important use case is guest and BYOD network security in wireless networks. By authenticating wireless devices and assigning users to appropriate VLANs based on their membership in AD security groups, this product ensures the security of guest and BYOD networks. Moreover, it creates guest accounts for visitors, granting them access to the internet while restricting access to internal systems.

In addition to these use cases, the product also addresses wireless authentication problems in a reliable and scalable manner. By managing devices on wireless networks and providing a registration portal page for guest users, it simplifies the process of managing network access for both employees and visitors. Furthermore, it reduces management overhead for IT staff while enhancing convenience for users.

Overall, this product serves as an essential network access control system that addresses various security needs in both wired and wireless networks. Its user-friendly features and robust functionality make it a valuable tool for organizations seeking to enhance their information security measures while simplifying network management tasks.

Wide range of compatible devices: Many users have found the wide range of compatible devices in ClearPass to be helpful, as it allows for easy integration with various systems. This flexibility enables users to seamlessly connect and manage their network infrastructure without any compatibility issues.

Easy-to-understand rule-writing structure: The hierarchical and easy-to-understand rule-writing structure in ClearPass has been appreciated by several users. This feature simplifies the process of configuring access for different devices and purposes, making it convenient for users to set up and manage user authentication rules.

Seamless integration with Microsoft Active Directory: Users have praised the seamless integration of ClearPass with Microsoft Active Directory. This functionality allows for efficient user authentication and eliminates the need for multiple SSIDs, streamlining the user experience while ensuring secure network access.

Difficult Rule Editing: Users have found it challenging to edit and save rules in ClearPass, particularly when navigating to the end of the page. They have expressed difficulty in making rule modifications and successfully saving them.

Limited OR Operations: Reviewers have mentioned that ClearPass does not allow performing an OR operation within a rule. As a result, they are required to write multiple rules instead, which can be time-consuming and cumbersome.

Complex License Structure: Users have reported confusion and difficulty understanding the license structure of ClearPass. The complex nature of the licensing system makes it hard for users to grasp and manage effectively.

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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
ClearPass is used as a NAC and access server for wireless connectivity, and we are planning to use it for wired NAC in the future. It is used for wireless employee authentication with EAP-TLS, as well as wireless guest access with self-registration. It addresses wireless authentication problem in a reliable and scalable manner.
Mehmet Fatih Onal | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
It is used in our wired and wireless networks with nac, radius and tacacs features. Within the scope of information security, it is used as RADIUS-NAC with features such as dynamically assigning the devices that come with certificates to the relevant vlan group in wired networks, and restricting their authority with dacl. In addition, tacacs feature is used for user authentication in connection to various network and security products. In the wireless network, it is used to ensure the security of guest and BYOD networks.
September 08, 2020

Aruba Clearpass

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
This is the network access control system used for the organization. This system allows several different types of devices to easily connect to the network and get the proper access required for that individual or appliance. This solves a security issue that many organizations may face, properly restricting users or devices to only the resources they need.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Clearpass is being used as our primary authentication platform for our university of around 4000 students and 1000 staff. It provides TACACS for management and radius services for 802.1X authentication for wireless and wired infrastructure. Additionally, we use the product for registering and managing guest wireless users and whitelisting IoT devices via a self-service portal that has Azure AD integration. These self-service options help reduce management overhead for IT staff and make the experience much more convenient for students.
Don Ringelestein | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Aruba ClearPass is being used across the organization; we use it for authenticating wireless devices and assigning users to appropriate VLANs by membership in AD security groups. It is used by more than 14000 users daily, with a mix of devices from iPads to Chromebooks to Windows PCs and laptops, with some personal cell phones (more than 3000 daily) mixed in.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
ClearPass is being used company-wide. Every person's device is authenticated through ClearPass and depending on what department they are they are put into a VLAN that gives them access to the systems they need. I love that ClearPass can grant or deny access to certain systems based on the user because it saves time not having to build that manually. We also use ClearPass to create guest accounts for visitors that come to our campus. These guest accounts grant access to the internet but not to our internal systems. ClearPass solves the problem of having multiple departments with different needs and being able to grant them access to what they need while keeping the network secure. ClearPass allows us to use 802.1x so we can put a base config on our network devices and not have to configure each port specific to each person or device.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We currently use Aruba ClearPass across the entire company. We have it tied to our Active Directory for 802.1x authentication on both the wired and wireless networks. When employees connect to the network, they are prompted for their credentials and are put in the proper VLAN according to the groups they belong to in Active Directory.
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