Created on 7.8.2008
University of London Institutions Embrace Bradford Campus Manager
Following the successful deployment of Bradford Networks "Campus Manager" Network Access Control and Identity Management Solution into a large proportion of the UK University and College market, Khipu Networks have now implemented the system into a number of University of London Institutions.
The Campus Manager solution enables the University of London institutions to allow students, staff, conference visitors and guests to access the University network without having to install any software or make configuration changes.
Being a non-intrusive solution, the Institutions can deploy the solution centrally without impacting the existing network and manage only selected areas of the Campus, Halls of Residence or even certain areas of wireless coverage.
“Royal Holloway University of London selected the solution after evaluating a number of other NAC solutions available. Khipu Networks recommended BCM which suited our requirements perfectly; having an HP wired network and Proxim wireless network meant that we needed a flexible approach that did not tie us to a single network vendor. This allowed the flexibility to switch network vendor during the lifetime of the BCM solution at RHUL"
"We wanted to continue to provide a better experience in the residential rooms, making it easier to access the network but ensuring that security of the network was not compromised. The unique way that BCM controls policies for different users, network areas and university groups enables us to test against a policy without installing anything on the devices, but give students a warning that if they are not compliant by a certain date, they will not be able to get access"
"The remediation of a student is also key for Royal Holloway; the system ensures that students can get the patches, updates and information they need without having to speak to a member of our team!”
Dr Nigel Rata, Network and Communications Manager, Royal Holloway.
Birkbeck, Univeristy of London deployed "Campus Manager" to enable staff, students and visitors to access the Alcatel-Lucent wireless network in a secured fashion. Additionally, Campus Manager was deployed across open access network points to provide drop-in wired access for students using their own devices.
"With the deployment of Campus Manager we moved to a turn-up-and-go service to allow our users to connect their own equipment to the College network. This has been enthusiastically received by our user community, who are making extensive use of the service across three buildings."
David Willcox, IT Services, Birkbeck College
Goldsmiths, University of London were one of the first customers to deploy the solution. They use "Campus Manager" not only because it enables "client-less" secured student access, but particularly value the identity management information provided.
Following the success of the solution in University of London institutes, Khipu Networks have been approached by other colleges and have prepared further information in a range of media to show how we address these common challenges. For further information, please contact us.
About Bradford Networks
Bradford Networks delivers innovative and proven network access control solutions that provide automated and enhanced network security to institutions, enterprises, and governments. Bradford’s out-of-band NAC appliances leverage existing network infrastructure to automatically verify user identity and device compliance before allowing access to wired, wireless and VPN networks. Founded in 2000, Bradford Networks is located in Concord, NH and is privately held. More information about Bradford Networks is available at www.bradfordnetworks.com.
About Khipu Networks
Khipu Networks is a UK-based advanced systems integrator, focusing on supplying innovative secure compliant infrastructure solutions across the public and private sector. The company is a leading adopter of new and best-in-breed technology – expert technical staff ensure that customers get the solutions they need, when they want them and how they need them. The ethos is to ensure that the customer has the edge on the security and compliance of their network and not the attacker. Hampshire based Khipu Networks Ltd is the security division of the White Clarke Group of companies. Khipu Networks is an Alcatel-Lucent Direct Partner (specialists in wireless) and the exclusive reseller of Bradford Campus Manager in the UK and Ireland. Khipu was also awarded Alcatel-Lucent Data Partner of the Year 2007. www.khipu-networks.com.
Bradford Networks - International Channel Partner of the Year for 2007/08
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