CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #249
What is the difference between Network Access Control (NAC) and a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
The correct answer is C. NAC is used to control network access, while VPN is used to encrypt data. NAC (Network Access Control) enforces policy-based decisions on which devices and users are permitted to connect to a network, often checking compliance (e.g., antivirus status, patch level) before granting access. VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates an encrypted tunnel…
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What is the difference between Network Access Control (NAC) and a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
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- ANAC is used to control network access based on a determined policy, while VPN is used to create
- BNAC is used to monitor and filter network traffic, while VPN is used to encrypt data
- CNAC is used to control network access, while VPN is used to encrypt data
- DNAC is used to detect and prevent malicious activity, while VPN is used to monitor and filter
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NAC (Network Access Control) enforces policy-based decisions on which devices and users are permitted to connect to a network, often checking compliance (e.g., antivirus status, patch level) before granting access. VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates an encrypted tunnel between a client and a network, protecting data in transit from eavesdropping. NAC is about access governance; VPN is about secure, encrypted communication.
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