HENZ Authus 802.1X

Authus 802.1X is a Network Access Control (NAC) solution that implements the IEEE 802.1X standard for port-based network authentication. It is part of the broader Authus AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) platform developed by HENZ ICT. Core functionality: - Authenticates users and devices before granting network access using 802.1X - Issues VLAN assignments dynamically based on user profiles, device type, and network group configuration - Supports PKI certificates for certificate-based authentication - Isolates non-compliant or quarantined devices to a restricted web environment with remediation instructions User Profiling Engine: - Administrators configure access policies based on user and device attributes - Supports multiple data sources including EntraID/Intune, HRM systems, previous authentication history, and MAC address lists - Devices can be placed in quarantine manually or automatically based on data from external systems (e.g., Infoblox) Network administration capabilities: - NAS Groups and VLAN Domains for organizing network segments - Dynamic VLAN assignment and VLAN load balancing - Reduces per-port VLAN configuration on switches by centralizing policy in Authus - Session dashboards and system dashboards for operational visibility - Session Trace functionality for step-by-step login and VLAN assignment diagnostics The solution is described as vendor-independent, meaning it is not tied to a specific switch or network hardware vendor. It targets organizations with dynamic user environments, such as educational institutions, where frequent moves and device changes make static VLAN management costly.