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network access control

network access control definition - computer

An umbrella term for managing access to a network. Network access control (NAC) governs user authentication and user permissions as well as security measures (firewalls, anti-spyware, antivirus, etc.). See access control, network admission control, network access protection, network access server, firewall, spyware blocker and lock down.



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