Businesses are more complex than public places to build on. They must consider not only the ease with which their employees can access the Internet, but also the multiple dimensions of data security, rights management, and compliance auditing.
Many of the IT managers in their enterprises first respond to this by being professionally qualified on 802.1X. 802.1X does have a high level of security, but implementation costs are not low. Client software, server configurations, and connections with AD or LDAP are required, and SMEs often do not have enough support to support the system.
Portal certification has several unique advantages in the business landscape.
The first is zero client. Employees can verify that they can open a browser, do not need to install any software and do not need to configure a certificate. This is particularly friendly for businesses with visitor needs. Visitors come and tell them of WiFi's name, open the browser certification, without IT personnel being involved.
The company can display a compliance statement, use the code, or even embed a safety alert on Portal.
The third is to interface with the existing system. Portal certification allows for matching office platforms such as enterprise micro-letters, nails, flybooks, etc., where employees log directly into their own business accounts without having to manage a separate account password system.
Of course, business scenes have a higher requirement for Portal certification.
First is security. The company's Portal certification cannot be as simple as a hotel, but requires access to the business identification system. The V7 system supports RADIUS protocols that can interface with Microsoft AD, nails, micro-credits, etc., and that can accurately identify employees to departments or even individuals.
The research and development sector may need to access external code platforms such as GitHub, and the financial sector needs stricter out-of-office controls. Portal certification works with strategic lines that allow for fine-tuning of rights control.
The V7 Portal certification module supports the full accreditation log and web logs, dating back to when each employee visited what website.
The fourth is high availability. Enterprises cannot accept frequent network de-links. V7 supports multipoint deployment, NATSHEL_AUTH_GATEWAY can be clustered and a equipment standby machine takes over in second phase without affecting normal office operations.
There is also a practical problem: Portal strategy in multiSSID settings. Many companies have both office and visitor networks, with two network physical or logical segregations.
From the point of view of transport, the controlability of Portal certification is also important. The IT sector can interrupt a worker’s access to the Internet at any time, limit the number of devices that are available and set up the time slots for the Internet.
There is also a problem that can be overlooked: the management of employee self-contained devices (BYOD). Employees use their own mobile phones, tablets, notebooks to connect to office networks. The system environments and security of these devices are uneven, creating risks for the enterprise network.
In cost terms, Portal certification is a significant input output. Compared to 802.1X, Portal certification does not require the deployment of a certificate system, nor the installation of a client for each device, with short implementation cycles and low maintenance costs.
For chain-based enterprises, multi-branch integrated controls are an important requirement. The V7 system supports a hierarchical management structure that allows group headquarters to centrally manage wireless network strategies for all branches, to distribute Portal templates and to have a uniform view of the branch operating statements.
Some IT managers are concerned that Portal certification is less secure than 802.1X. Objectively, 802.1X is better off with regard to access security at the equipment level.
For innovative enterprises and technology companies, the security of R&D codes is a top priority. The V7 Portal certification can be used to coordinate with DLP (data-proofing) systems to monitor and block out-of-code behaviour and prevent core code leaks through web disks, mailboxes, etc.
NATSHEL_BRAND has extensive implementation experience in the field of Wireless Portal certification, and can provide customized programmes based on the size of the enterprise, industry characteristics, and existing IT structures.