ExtremeCloud Secure Tier Network Access Control and RADIUS as a Service
ExtremeCloud Secure Tier provides essential Network Access Control and RADIUS as a Service, ensuring secure and compliant network access for your business operations.
- Network Access Control: Gain granular control over who and what connects to your network, preventing unauthorized access.
- RADIUS as a Service: Simplify authentication and authorization processes with a centralized, managed RADIUS solution.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Reduce the risk of breaches and data compromise by enforcing strict access policies.
- Simplified Management: Offload the complexity of managing critical network security infrastructure to a dedicated service.
Product Overview
Product Overview
ExtremeCloud Secure Tier is a cloud-delivered platform service that integrates Network Access Control (NAC) and RADIUS authentication. It provides businesses with a robust solution to manage and secure network access, ensuring only authorized users and devices can connect.
This service is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to enforce security policies, comply with regulations, and simplify network access management without the overhead of managing on-premises NAC and RADIUS servers.
- Secure Network Entry: Enforces policies to grant or deny network access based on user identity, device posture, and location.
- Centralized Authentication: Provides a managed RADIUS service for secure authentication of users and devices across wired and wireless networks.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements by providing auditable access logs and enforcing security policies.
- Visibility and Control: Offers insights into network activity and allows for dynamic policy adjustments.
- Cloud-Delivered Simplicity: Reduces the need for on-premises hardware and complex software management.
Secure your network infrastructure with a managed NAC and RADIUS service, delivering enterprise-grade security without the enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enforce Secure Network Access Policies
Enable teams to define and enforce granular access policies for users and devices connecting to the corporate network. Streamline the process of granting, denying, or restricting access based on real-time security posture checks.
organizations with BYOD policies, businesses managing hybrid workforces, companies requiring segmented network access
Simplify User and Device Authentication
Automate and centralize the authentication process for all network connections using a managed RADIUS service. Streamline onboarding and offboarding of users and devices with consistent and secure authentication methods.
businesses with multiple access points, companies deploying IoT devices, organizations standardizing network security protocols
Improve Regulatory Compliance
Support regulatory compliance mandates by maintaining auditable logs of network access and enforcing strict security controls. Reduce the risk of non-compliance fines and data breach penalties through consistent policy enforcement.
healthcare providers handling patient data, financial institutions managing sensitive information, legal firms with client confidentiality requirements
Key Features
Network Access Control (NAC)
Prevents unauthorized devices and users from accessing the network, significantly reducing the attack surface and risk of breaches.
RADIUS as a Service
Provides a centralized, managed authentication service, simplifying secure access for users and devices across the network.
Policy Enforcement Engine
Allows granular control over network access based on user identity, device type, location, and security posture.
Cloud-Delivered Platform
Reduces the need for on-premises hardware and management, offering scalability and simplified operations.
Auditable Access Logs
Supports compliance requirements by providing detailed records of network access events for auditing purposes.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security controls and auditable access logs to comply with regulations like PCI DSS and protect sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
HIPAA compliance mandates secure access to patient data and requires robust controls over network access for medical devices and personnel.
Legal & Professional Services
Maintaining client confidentiality necessitates secure network access and protection against unauthorized data exfiltration.
Retail & Hospitality
Securing customer payment data (PCI DSS) and managing access for a distributed workforce or guest networks requires reliable NAC and authentication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Network Access Control (NAC)?
Network Access Control (NAC) is a security solution that controls access to a network. It enforces security policies by authenticating users and devices before granting them access to network resources.
What is RADIUS as a Service?
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) as a Service means the RADIUS authentication server is managed and provided as a cloud service. This simplifies authentication management for your network infrastructure.
Who is this service for?
This service is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations that need to enhance their network security and simplify access management without the complexity and cost of managing on-premises solutions.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.