Network Access Control: Security Overview

This lecture covers various aspects of Network Access Control (NAC) presented at the 2022 Forum SI. Topics include NAC project overview, network segmentation, NAC integration, planned functionalities, project planning phases, and security challenges. The presentation also discusses the importance of strengthening the network perimeter, monitoring login activities, ensuring data resilience, and identifying vulnerabilities. The lecture emphasizes the need for security awareness training, limiting VPN services, and securing access to sensitive servers. The challenges faced by EPFL's security team, recent attack trends, and strategies to enhance security measures are also addressed.