SecureW2 Cloud NAC

Overview

SecureW2 Cloud NAC is cloud software for controlling network access through certificates and identity-provider policies. It is best suited to organizations managing trusted users, guests, and mixed device fleets across Wi-Fi, wired networks, and VPNs. Its range of authentication and segmentation options is a strong point; custom pricing makes budget comparisons less direct.

Key features

Cloud RADIUS supports passwordless 802.1X with EAP-TLS for Wi-Fi, wired, and VPN access. SecureW2 says its PKI and RADIUS controls do not require an endpoint agent to remain persistently active, which can suit environments where maintaining always-on endpoint software is undesirable.

Role-, policy-, and attribute-based rules, including runtime VLAN segmentation, let administrators shape access by user or device characteristics rather than relying only on a connection-level allow-or-deny decision. That flexibility is useful for organizations with differentiated network access needs, though it also puts policy design and administration at the center of deployment.

For BYOD and guest connections, certificate enrollment is paired with WebAuth captive portals and self-service or sponsored guest access. IoT and legacy devices that cannot use 802.1X can instead use MAC-based authentication and filtering, with dynamic VLAN assignments for segmentation. This extends coverage to less capable equipment, but MAC-based access is distinct from certificate-based authentication.

Certificate enrollment, renewal, and revocation can be automated through APIs and protocols including ACME, SCEP, JSON, WSTEP, and EST. SecureW2 also says private keys are protected by FIPS 140-2 Level 3+ hardware security modules, a relevant safeguard for organizations managing certificate credentials at scale.

The integration directory spans identity, security, network, and device-management tools, including Google, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, CrowdStrike, Cisco, Jamf, and Intune. This breadth can help fit NAC into existing systems. A customer support portal and support-request form provide routes for assistance.

Pricing

SecureW2 Cloud NAC uses custom pricing. Buyers request a quote through a form that asks for solution type, organization type, and device count; there is no listed plan price or self-serve tier to compare. This suits organizations prepared to scope requirements with the vendor, but makes early budget screening harder than with products offering a published free or fixed-price entry plan.

Platforms

SecureW2 lists Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows platforms. For unmanaged-device onboarding, it lists iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, Chrome, Linux, and Kindle Fire. It supports wired, wireless, and VPN access control, as well as 802.1X, certificate profiles, HSM integration, and cloud deployment.

Who it's for

The pricing form accommodates education, commercial, government, nonprofit, and MSP/reseller organizations. SecureW2 is most compelling for teams that need certificate-based access across several network types while also handling guests, BYOD, and devices that cannot use 802.1X. Organizations seeking a straightforward published price or primarily a free, self-managed option may prefer to compare alternatives first.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Passwordless EAP-TLS covers Wi-Fi, wired, and VPN access, giving organizations one certificate-based approach across multiple connection types.
• Pros: Guest workflows and MAC-based options extend access control to visitors and equipment that cannot use 802.1X.
• Pros: Automated certificate lifecycle support and stated HSM protection address credential operations and private-key security.
• Cons: Custom quotes make costs harder to assess before contacting the vendor.
• Cons: MAC-based controls offer a route for legacy devices, but do not provide the same certificate-based authentication model.

Alternatives

PacketFence is worth considering for organizations that want an open-source, self-hosted NAC option: its self-hosted edition is GPL v2+, with unlimited devices and full source code. NACVIEW offers a free NV-20 lifetime license limited to 20 simultaneously authorized endpoint devices, which may suit smaller deployments needing a no-cost starting point.

Arista NG Firewall has a free tier for organizations comparing a freemium alternative. EasyNAC is another paid option, with a hardware or virtual appliance plan typically licensed perpetually, plus subscription options and licensing based on concurrent devices and remote offices.

NACIO is another paid option. Arbiter offers an Asset Discovery plan at €29 a month after a 60-day free trial, but that plan provides visibility and inventory without access enforcement. Auconet BICS and Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC are also paid options with pricing available by request.

For broader comparisons, browse Network Access Control Software or Public Key Infrastructure Software.

Verdict

SecureW2 Cloud NAC is a strong fit for organizations that need certificate-based control across Wi-Fi, wired, and VPN access while accommodating guests and devices outside 802.1X. Its combination of identity policies, lifecycle automation, and segmentation gives it meaningful range. The main reason to look elsewhere is cost uncertainty: buyers who need a published price or a free entry tier should compare alternatives before committing to a quote process.