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What is Fortinet FortiNAC Network Access Control Solution?
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Fortinet FortiNAC is an enterprise-grade NAC platform that provides automated device discovery, profiling, segmentation, and secure onboarding to enforce policy-based access across wired, wireless, and VPN networks.
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How does FortiNAC improve network visibility?
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FortiNAC uses real-time device discovery and active profiling to identify every endpoint, user, and IoT device on the network, offering a comprehensive topology map and continuous monitoring for unauthorized or rogue connections.
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Can FortiNAC enforce Zero Trust network access?
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Yes. FortiNAC implements Zero Trust principles by verifying device identity and posture before granting access, applying least-privilege policies, and dynamically adjusting permissions based on real-time risk assessments.
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How does FortiNAC secure IoT and unmanaged devices?
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FortiNAC automatically profiles and classifies IoT and unmanaged endpoints, then applies microsegmentation and dynamic quarantine policies to isolate vulnerable devices and prevent lateral threats.
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What deployment options are available for FortiNAC?
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FortiNAC supports on-premises deployment on physical or virtual appliances and cloud-native deployment via Fortinet Fabric-ready integrations for hybrid and multi-cloud network environments.
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How does FortiNAC integrate with Fortinet Security Fabric?
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FortiNAC natively integrates with FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and other Fabric components to share threat intelligence, automate threat response, and enforce consistent access policies across the entire security infrastructure.
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What licensing models does FortiNAC offer?
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FortiNAC offers perpetual, subscription, and bundled licensing options based on the number of devices, with flexible add-on modules for advanced profiling, guest management, and cloud connectors to scale with enterprise needs.
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How does FortiNAC streamline BYOD onboarding?
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FortiNAC provides self-service portals and guided workflows that automate registration, certificate issuance, and compliance checks for BYOD, ensuring secure and user-friendly network access.
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Does FortiNAC support automated device profiling?
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Yes. FortiNAC leverages behavioral analysis, SNMP, RADIUS, DHCP, and API integrations to automatically detect, classify, and profile endpoints without manual intervention.
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How does FortiNAC implement network segmentation?
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FortiNAC enforces device-aware microsegmentation by assigning endpoints to dynamic VLANs or security groups based on policy, user role, and compliance posture, effectively limiting lateral movement.
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Which compliance standards does FortiNAC help organizations meet?
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FortiNAC assists with PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and other regulatory frameworks by enforcing continuous device compliance checks, audit trails, and role-based access controls.
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How scalable is FortiNAC for large enterprises?
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FortiNAC scales horizontally with distributed enforcement nodes and a centralized management plane to support tens of thousands of devices, multi-site deployments, and high-availability configurations.
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What reporting and analytics does FortiNAC offer?
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FortiNAC provides customizable dashboards, real-time alerts, forensic logs, and compliance reports that deliver actionable insights into device posture, policy violations, and security incidents.
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Can FortiNAC integrate with third-party network and security devices?
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Yes. FortiNAC offers open RESTful APIs, syslog, and SNMP support to integrate with non-Fortinet switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, SIEMs, and endpoint protection platforms.
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What support and training options are available for FortiNAC?
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Fortinet provides 24x7 global technical support, professional services, and Fortinet Training Institute courses and certifications to ensure successful deployment, optimization, and ongoing administration of FortiNAC.