Introducing NACAPI: An industry first AI-driven NAC solution in the cloud.
We are excited to announce the upcoming release of NACAPI and our unique nano segmentation solution for high-risk devices.
NACAPI Nano Segmentation: Elevating Network Security with AI
NACAPI integrates with your existing network equipment to provide automated Network Access Control (NAC) for high risk devices on your network. There is no need for new hardware or security appliances. We partner with Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Juniper/Mist, Aruba, and Extreme Networks.
What is NACAPI?
NACAPI is a Nano Segmentation solution designed to protect devices at the point of connection. Nano Segmentation takes the concept of micro segmentation a step further by dynamically applying device specific Access Control Lists (ACLs) directly to the network ports where devices connect. This innovative approach ensures that both north-south (incoming and outgoing) and east-west (internal) traffic are meticulously controlled, allowing only the necessary ports and services required by each specific device to communicate with its neighbors and throughout the enterprise. By integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), the NACAPI solution enhances the precision and efficiency of Nano Segmentation, providing unparalleled security for non-traditional devices on the network (IoT, OT, Medical, PLCs etc.). NACAPI takes the guessing game out of device identification and automatically applies granular controls for that device’s purpose on the network.
Be Part of Our Beta Program
We are looking for beta testers to help us refine NACAPI before its release. Meraki cloud customers are preferred to join us. The benefits include no cost for 1-year and future discounts. You’ll have early access, exclusive support, and directly influencing the solution based on your needs. If interested, send an email to matt.santill@cybersecurityservices.com
Key Features of NACAPI’s Nano Segmentation with AI:
1. AI-Driven Device Identification: Leveraging AI, the NACAPI solution can identify and classify devices on the network with higher accuracy and speed. This allows for quicker deployment of security policies tailored to each device's specific needs and purpose.
2. Port-Level ACLs: By applying ACLs at the port level, Nano Segmentation enforces strict communication policies right at the entry point of the network. This minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and lateral movement of threats. This is especially important with the variety of non-traditional interconnected devices that can’t be protected with an installed agent.
3. Device-Specific Policies: Each device on the network is assigned a tailored set of communication rules. For example, security cameras are restricted to only interact with Network Video Recorders (NVRs), and medical devices are confined to communicating solely with their designated servers.
4. Enhanced Traffic Control: Nano Segmentation ensures that only necessary traffic flows between devices, significantly reducing the potential attack surface and improving overall network security.
5. Granular Access Management: By focusing on the specific needs of each device, Nano Segmentation allows for more precise control over which services and ports are accessible, enhancing the security posture of the network.
Real-World Applications:
• Healthcare: Ensuring that a specific medical device can only communicate with its designated server, protecting sensitive patient data and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. i.e. ensuring a medical pump only communicates to the nurse management station and not a hacker’s machine plugged into the network on the same floor.
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Applying Nano Segmentation to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other critical infrastructure components in locked-down networks to prevent unauthorized access and ensure secure, isolated operations. Taking the traditional isolated network to the next level by ensuring the device communicates only with authorized control consoles or systems on that isolated network.
Critical Infrastructure Protection with AI:
Nano Segmentation, enhanced with AI, is particularly beneficial for protecting PLCs and other critical infrastructure components in highly secure environments:
1. AI-Driven PLC and ICS Security:
◦ PLC Isolation: AI identifies PLCs and enforces policies to ensure they only communicate with their designated control servers, preventing unauthorized access.
◦ SCADA Systems: AI enhances the segmentation of SCADA systems, ensuring communication only occurs with authenticated and authorized devices, minimizing the risk of cyber-attacks on essential infrastructure.
2. Energy and Utilities:
◦ Substation Security: AI-driven Nano Segmentation in power grid substations limits communication of control devices to necessary components, ensuring the integrity and security of the electrical grid.
◦ Water Treatment Facilities: AI helps identify critical systems in water treatment plants and enforces communication restrictions, preventing potential sabotage or accidental disruptions.
3. Manufacturing:
◦ Production Line Safety: AI applies granular ACLs to each device on a production line, ensuring only essential communication occurs and reducing the risk of industrial espionage or cyber-attacks.
Benefits of AI-Enhanced Nano Segmentation:
• Improved Security: By limiting communication to only what is necessary, Nano Segmentation significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access and the spread of malware within the network.
• Increased Compliance: Granular control helps meet stringent regulatory requirements by ensuring that devices only access permitted resources.
• Operational Efficiency: Automated and tailored ACLs reduce the complexity of network management, allowing IT teams to focus on more strategic tasks.
• Enhanced Accuracy: AI improves the identification and classification of devices, ensuring that security policies are applied correctly and efficiently.
• Rapid Response: AI enables quicker detection and response to potential threats, enhancing the overall security posture.
Nano Segmentation with AI represents a cutting-edge approach to network security, providing unparalleled control and protection in an increasingly complex and interconnected digital landscape. By safeguarding critical infrastructure components and essential network devices, this technology ensures robust, resilient, and secure network operations across various industries. The NACAPI solution, incorporating AI, delivers these advanced capabilities to clients, setting a new standard in network access control and cybersecurity.