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A large corporation is looking for a solution to automate access based on where the request is coming from, who the user is, what device they are connecting with, and what and time of day they are att

The correct answer is B. Network Access Control (NAC). Network Access Control (NAC) is a solution that can automate access based on where the request is coming from, who the user is, what device they are connecting with, and what time of day they are attempting this access. NAC is a method of enforcing security policies and controlli

Submitted by rohit_dlh· Mar 5, 2026Communication and Network Security

Question

A large corporation is looking for a solution to automate access based on where the request is coming from, who the user is, what device they are connecting with, and what and time of day they are attempting this access. What type of solution would suit their needs?

Options

  • AMandatory Access Control (MAC)
  • BNetwork Access Control (NAC)
  • CRole Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • DDiscretionary Access Control (DAC)

How the community answered

(14 responses)
  • A
    7% (1)
  • B
    71% (10)
  • C
    7% (1)
  • D
    14% (2)

Explanation

Network Access Control (NAC) is a solution that can automate access based on where the request is coming from, who the user is, what device they are connecting with, and what time of day they are attempting this access. NAC is a method of enforcing security policies and controlling access to network resources based on the identity and attributes of the user, device, and network environment. NAC can dynamically grant or deny access, assign privileges, and enforce compliance based on predefined rules and conditions. NAC can also monitor and remediate the security posture of the devices and users on the network.

Topics

#NAC#context-aware access#access control#network security

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