Why 802.1X Authentication Technology?

Evaluating an endpoint security framework must be driven by a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) perspective that reduces operational costs while securing access for the mobile workforce. Fundamentally, a Layer 2 802.1X-based authentication approach leverages advances in the silicon and networking industries to reduce the cost of encryption technologies by an order of magnitude making it dramatically more scalable than traditional Layer 3 VPN security measures. The 802.1X protocol was designed as a scalable, extensible and cost effective authentication framework. Meetinghouse is committed to minimizing operational costs by driving the implementation of security standards and integrating core 802.1X & EAP software components directly with endpoint device driver manufactures to streamline interoperability and further reduce costs to enterprise IT customers.