Compare CENTRI Protected Sessions vs. FortiNAC

Safeguard your IoT data from initial creation to final consumption, ensuring protection at every stage of the journey. Protected Sessions revolutionizes data security by enabling secure bi-directional communication while eliminating the constraints imposed by various network protocols and diverse IoT environments. Tailored specifically for the IoT landscape, session lifecycles are designed to accommodate low-power microcontroller units (MCUs) that operate on low-power networks with sporadic connectivity, allowing Protected Sessions to uphold the integrity of your communication channels for durations ranging from mere seconds to several months. Employing robust, industry-standard encryption, CENTRI Protected Sessions is fine-tuned for resource-constrained devices, featuring data compression and a minimal footprint, thus ensuring both security and operational efficiency between the endpoint devices and the cloud infrastructure. By facilitating secure bi-directional communication between your IoT devices and application servers or cloud platforms, Protected Sessions fortifies your IoT ecosystem against potential vulnerabilities. This comprehensive approach not only enhances the reliability of IoT communications but also streamlines integration across various applications and services.

The rise of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has compelled organizations to enhance their understanding of what connects to their networks. It is crucial for them to identify every user and device accessing their systems. While IoT devices are instrumental in driving digital transformation efforts, leading to greater efficiency, flexibility, and optimization, they come with significant security vulnerabilities due to their emphasis on cost-saving rather than robust protection. FortiNAC offers comprehensive network visibility, allowing organizations to monitor all connections and manage devices and users effectively, including implementing automated, responsive security measures. Network access control solutions are vital for establishing a Zero Trust Access framework, which eliminates implicit trust for users, applications, or devices trying to gain network access. By adopting such a model, IT teams can effortlessly track who and what is accessing their networks, thereby enhancing the safeguarding of corporate assets both within and outside the network perimeter. Additionally, this proactive approach helps organizations adapt to the evolving threat landscape, ensuring a more resilient security posture.