PacketFence

PacketFence is a network access control (NAC) solution offered by Inverse, designed to secure small to very large heterogeneous networks. According to the vendor, this fully supported and trusted Free and Open Source software provides a range of features to meet the needs of IT Administrators, Network Security Professionals, System Integrators, Managed Services Providers (MSP), and Value-Added Resellers (VAR) across various industries.

Key Features

Fully supported, trusted, Free and Open Source: According to the vendor, PacketFence is a fully supported and trusted network access control (NAC) solution that is available as Free and Open Source software.

Captive-portal for registration and remediation: PacketFence offers a captive portal that allows users to register their devices and remediate any issues before gaining network access, according to the vendor.

Centralized wired, wireless, and VPN management: The vendor states that PacketFence enables IT administrators to centrally manage wired, wireless, and VPN connections, streamlining network management tasks.

Industry-leading BYOD capabilities: According to the vendor, PacketFence offers industry-leading Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) capabilities, allowing users to securely connect their personal devices to the network.

802.1X and RBAC support: The vendor claims that PacketFence supports 802.1X authentication and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), providing granular control over network access.

Integrated network anomaly detection: According to the vendor, PacketFence includes integrated network anomaly detection, which helps identify and isolate problematic devices, enhancing network security.

Secure guest handling: PacketFence efficiently handles guests on the network by providing a captive portal for guest registration and allowing for different registration options and access policies, according to the vendor.

Malware elimination: The vendor states that PacketFence helps eliminate malware on the network by conducting compliance checks, implementing network access policies, and providing network anomaly detection.

WiFi offload / hotspot capabilities: According to the vendor, PacketFence supports WiFi offload and hotspot capabilities, allowing for seamless transition between cellular and WiFi networks and providing secure and controlled access to WiFi networks.

Compliance checks for network security: PacketFence performs compliance checks to ensure devices meet security standards, according to the vendor. It enforces network access policies based on compliance status, helping to maintain network security.