Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today’s episode is part one of a three part series to break down Network Access Control (NAC). Ethan and Holly start simple by explaining what NAC is at a high level and all of the jargon and acronyms that come with it. They also cover where and when network access control is applied, whether NAC is a protocol, and the necessary components for a working NAC solution.
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Today’s episode is part one of a three part series to break down Network Access Control (NAC). Ethan and Holly start simple by explaining what NAC is at a high level and all of the jargon and acronyms that come with it. They also cover where and when network access control is applied, whether NAC is a protocol, and the necessary components for a working NAC solution.
AdSpot Sponsor: Statseeker
Statseeker gives engineers near real-time performance insights, fast zero-touch deployment, and historical data going back as far as you need; so you can troubleshoot faster and prove what actually happened. Statseeker auto-discovers devices and starts polling every 60 seconds right out of the gate, building a full-fidelity, granular history of your network from the moment it’s deployed. Try it free at statseeker.com/networking.
N Is For Networking is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
