How to configure a RADIUS server Even though clients may prefer to configure their own system, some clients are unsure of how to configure a RADIUS server. Although the process can be complex, clients can learn how to setup a RADIUS ... Network Security Best Practices
Client Case Study: 802.1X implementation When months of 802.1X implementation attempts failed, we diagnosed firmware bugs and leveraged vendor relationships to deliver a working solution. One of our clients had customer-visible issues in the... Network Security Best Practices
Client Case Study: Slow SQL server performance When a major ISPs RADIUS database slowed to a crawl under growing data loads, we restored full performance without replacing a single system. Here's how proper database architecture beat a hardware up... Network Security Best Practices
How a RADIUS server works A RADIUS server utilizes a central database to authenticate remote users. RADIUS functions as a client-server protocol, authenticating each user with a unique encryption key when access is granted. Ho... Network Security Protocols
Client Case Study: RADIUS SQL We were called in to help our client who had database performance issues with their custom schema and queries. We made updates to the database tables and indices and reconfigured the RADIUS server app... Network Security Best Practices
RADIUS Server Proxying We have extensive experience in the WiFi roaming arena, and we are actively involved in vendor forums. Proxying is a key part of most RADIUS infrastructures. We foster relationships with numerous comp... Network Security Best Practices
User Authentication Performance The current Covid-19 crisis has created an unprecedented situation for businesses. More people are working remotely than ever before, in order to maintain corporate productivity in the face of this cr... Network Security Best Practices
How Does RADIUS Authentication Work? RADIUS authentication starts when the user requests access to a network resource through the Remote Access Server (RAS). The user submits a username and a password, which are encrypted by the RADIUS s... Network Security Protocols
Optimizing SQL Most telecommunications companies and internet service providers (ISPs) use SQL databases to store the bulk of their user information. While we spend a lot of time on RADIUS, the reality is that any c... Network Security Best Practices
LDAP and Active Directory LDAP databases are most typicallyused by enterprises to store employee credentials, telephone numbers, etc. Some ISPs also use LDAP, but it's not as wide spread as the ISP use of SQL. The common imple... Network Security Best Practices