HPE Aruba Networking SSE vs. SecureW2 JoinNow

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager is a comprehensive network access control solution designed to provide secure, role- and device-based access for employees, contractors, and guests across multi-vendor wired, wireless, and VPN infrastructures. It features a context-based policy engine, supports RADIUS and TACACS+ protocols, and offers device profiling, posture assessment, onboarding, and guest access capabilities. ClearPass simplifies network security by enabling organizations to enforce consistent policies, ensuring that only authorized users and devices can access network resources.

SecureW2 JoinNow is a cloud-native PKI and RADIUS passwordless authentication solution, securing human, machine, and AI agent identities with continuous trust. The JoinNow platform combines Dynamic Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Cloud RADIUS to facilitate real-time trust validation and continuous authentication for users accessing networks and applications. Before granting access, the platform reviews who is requesting access and whether the device meets security requirements.