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We performed a comparison between Aruba ClearPass and Portnox CORE based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Access Control (NAC) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Aruba ClearPass vs. Portnox CORE Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of Aruba ClearPass is the ease of deployment and integration with other equipment in the network.""The most valuable thing about Aruba ClearPass is its ease of use. It has always been a very reliable and very stable policy management platform.""Stable with good QBT technology.""The most valuable features of Aruba ClearPass are the GUI and its ease-to-do configuration. Additionally, we can troubleshoot many things in one window.""ClearPass is effortless to use and configure. It's not hard to learn the tool, and it has lots of features.""Aruba ClearPass has improved the security control in our network environment.""A lot of the issues in Forescout are mitigated in Aruba ClearPass, it supports all the expected protocols.""What I like most about Aruba ClearPass is that it has the best enforcement feature for the network. I also like its Guest Captive Portal and virtual security enforcement features, but the virtual security enforcement feature is still under testing by my company. Aruba ClearPass also has a wonderful UI which I find valuable."

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"It's a stable product.""Previous to the deployment we didn't have complete visibility of all the endpoints, all the devices that are connected to the network. But with the deployment of portnox, we could see all the devices and where they're connecting. We can equally segregate and apply different rules, policies to each location that we didn't monitor specifically.""It's easy to manage and troubleshoot thanks to the lightweight components.""The most important feature is that this solution is agentless. So, you don't have to install any agents on endpoints.""It's agentless, and it's scalable.""The Vidahost feature is currently in action, and it appears to be providing valuable data insights.""For the information security team, the security level was improved because it helped to manage and prevent rogue devices from connecting to the corporate network. The reporting was granular, and reports we scheduled for delivery on Portnox were useful during investigations and audits, especially in cases where the IP address changed.""This is a self-sufficient network monitoring and security product that saves time and employee resources."

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Cons
"I remember our technical team stating that the installation front of the solution was a bit difficult when compared to other solutions.""The user interface could be more polished and modern. It would be useful to have more options for automation.""The GUI of Aruba ClearPass could improve, it is not user-friendly.""In the future, I would like to see plugins for AI and machine learning.""The licensing model could be improved.""There is room for improvement in terms of scalability.""I would like to see better integration with the firewall for zeroing out blacklisted users.""Lacks the ability to handle more than one certificate for both the management process and the Captive Portal."

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"Portnox CORE can improve on support for unmanaged switches (or hubs) and other brands of network devices. These kinds of devices are still in use in organisations, especially SMEs who cannot afford to buy a managed switch.""The price could be better.""It would be good to integrate Portnox CORE with CLEAR.""Now, the way security is viewed, maybe including something like AI, to automate some of the things that are required to be done would be great.""We have been having some issues with it. That's why we're considering migrating to Portnox Clear due to some limitations with CORE.""One of the things for the on-premise is that sometimes you click on it and it takes a while for it to respond.""The solution did have some stability issues, however, all I had to do was restart it.""It could be a little cheaper."

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  • "Licensing and pricing are extremely straightforward."
  • "Run a 90 day free Proof of Concept (POC) for each product by implementing and using it fully in your environment. This way you will be educated on its features, functionality, and manageability.​"
  • "​Cost is important. I switched because Aruba's costs were well below Cisco's."
  • "We pay an annual licensing fee for Aruba and there are no additional costs."
  • "The pricing is not bad and everything is included."
  • "It is affordable. In Lebanon, companies are small, and they do not have a big budget. They cannot invest a lot of money, and Aruba ClearPass is quite affordable for them."
  • "The licensing model is very straightforward. There are two types of licensing for Aruba ClearPass, a perpetual license, and a subscription. Both of them are straightforward. We don't need to read an ordering guide, it's very clear."
  • "Aruba is a little more expensive than other products in the market here."
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  • "Pricing is not cheap. It is based on licenses per port. After licensing is purchased, you only pay for support."
  • "We pay for port licensing and support on a yearly basis, and it's not cheap."
  • "The vendor price is fair."
  • "The licensing module should be reviewed to count the number of devices instead of port numbers of total switches. There is a case for this where not all ports for a switch are used by devices. Unused ports are calculated in the license, then the customer pays for license for those unused ports."
  • "The users are not very happy with the new licensing option where there is only a subscription license. There is no perpetual license."
  • "The tool is more expensive than Fortinet."
  • "The solution is very expensive and I would rate it 10 out of 10."
  • "It's not cheap. It's not expensive. It's in the middle."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: Aruba ClearPass is a Network Access Control tool that gives secure network access to multiple device types. You can adapt the policies to VPN access, wired, or wireless access. You can securely… more »
    Top Answer:I've done quite a lot of work with ClearPass, and not a lot with FortiNAC/Bradford. ClearPass incorporates a number of different functions including ClearPass Guest for creating complex wireless… more »
    Top Answer:If you are looking at the base installation, then it was a very straightforward process, which I would rate an eight or nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:It's easy to manage and troubleshoot thanks to the lightweight components.
    Top Answer:It's not cheap. It's not expensive. It's in the middle, so I'll probably give it a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
    Top Answer:We have been having some issues with it. That's why we're considering migrating to Portnox Clear due to some limitations with CORE. At the end of the day, Portnox Clear's capabilities are much more… more »
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    Overview

    Aruba ClearPass is a network access control (NAC) solution that provides a range of security and access management capabilities for wired, wireless, and VPN networks. ClearPass enables organizations to secure their networks and devices, enforce security policies, and provide secure access to network resources.

    Aruba ClearPass Features

    Aruba ClearPass has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Device profiling: Aruba ClearPass automatically profiles and classifies network devices based on type, manufacturer, operating system, and more, to help organizations secure their networks.
    • Guest management: The solution provides a secure and easy-to-use guest management system for organizations to provide guest access to their networks.
    • User-friendly interface: The Aruba ClearPass includes a user-friendly interface, enabling administrators to easily manage and enforce security policies, monitor network activity, and respond to security threats.
    • Policy enforcement: Users can enforce security policies based on device type, user role, and other factors, to help secure their networks and devices.
    • Threat detection and response: With its real-time monitoring and threat detection capabilities, organizations are able to quickly identify and respond to security threats.
    • Authentication and authorization: Aruba ClearPass offers a range of authentication and authorization methods, including certificate-based authentication and 802.1X, to provide secure access to network resources.
    • Reporting and analytics: The solution Includes real-time reporting and analytics capabilities, enabling administrators to monitor network activity, track security incidents, and improve security over time.

    Aruba ClearPass Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Aruba ClearPass. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Comprehensive solution: Aruba ClearPass integrates with a range of network security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and VPN gateways, to provide a comprehensive security solution.
    • Scalability: Designed to scale from small to large organizations, ClearPass provides a solution that can grow with an organization's needs.
    • Increased visibility: By implementing Aruba ClearPass, administrators can monitor network activity, track security incidents, and improve security over time.
    • Improved user productivity: The solution’s secure and seamless access to network resources helps users be more productive and access the resources they need, when they need them.
    • Better business agility: With the solution, organizations can quickly respond to security threats and enforce security policies, improving overall business agility.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Aruba ClearPass is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are that it’s easy to use, has a valuable Guest Captive Portal and virtual security enforcement, and has a good web dashboard and policy manager.

    “It is easy to use and more integrated with the Aruba wireless networks,” says Muhammad N., Network & Information Security Engineer at a healthcare company.

    Ammar F., Head of IT at Hubtech, explains, “What I like most about Aruba ClearPass is that it has the best enforcement feature for the network. I also like its Guest Captive Portal and virtual security enforcement features, but the virtual security enforcement feature is still under testing by my company. Aruba ClearPass also has a wonderful UI which I find valuable."

    Another PeerSpot reviewer mentions, "The web dashboard and the policy manager are very intuitive and very easy for the engineers to use."

    Portnox CORE provides 100% actionable visibility of all devices that are connected to your network. As the first software-based NAC platform, Portnox CORE's patented solution allows you to manage the security and compliance challenges your organization faces in a smart and simple way.

    Sample Customers
    Consulate Health Care, Los Angeles Unified School District, Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), San Diego State University, KFC, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
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    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba ClearPass vs. Portnox CORE
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba ClearPass vs. Portnox CORE and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Aruba ClearPass is ranked 2nd in Network Access Control (NAC) with 75 reviews while Portnox CORE is ranked 12th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 14 reviews. Aruba ClearPass is rated 8.6, while Portnox CORE is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Aruba ClearPass writes "Easy to use, multifeatured, and reliable policy management platform for identity authentication and new device onboarding". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Portnox CORE writes "Simple UI, easy deployment but slow authentication times for devices". Aruba ClearPass is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiNAC, Forescout Platform, Microsoft Intune and Sophos Network Access Control, whereas Portnox CORE is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiNAC, Forescout Platform, Portnox Clear and Sophos Network Access Control. See our Aruba ClearPass vs. Portnox CORE report.

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