What is the purpose of Aruba’s ClearPass Policy Manager?

The purpose of Aruba’s ClearPass Policy Manager is to provide policy-based network access control and guest management. This tool enables organizations to establish and enforce security policies for users and devices attempting to connect to the network. It operates by authenticating users, which can include employees, guests, and IoT devices, ensuring that only authorized users gain access to the network according to predetermined policies. This capability helps maintain network security by defining who can access what, and under what conditions.

Additionally, ClearPass offers guest management features that facilitate the onboarding process for visitors, allowing them to connect to the network easily while maintaining security protocols. Through role-based access controls, ClearPass can tailor network access permissions based on user roles, device types, or other criteria, effectively managing diverse user populations within an enterprise environment.

While monitoring network bandwidth usage, managing firmware updates, and decrypting network traffic are important functions in network management and security, they do not encapsulate the primary function of the ClearPass Policy Manager, which is centered around access control and policy enforcement.