Network Access Protection (NAP) is a tool that network administrators use to help protect the security of an organization's network. When you connect your computer to an NAP-enabled network, the network checks your computer's security settings and environment before permitting it to connect to the network. If anything is missing or outdated, the network will automatically make the necessary changes, and then connect your computer to the network. Some of the things that can be checked include: * Anti-Virus. NAP can check your computer to make sure your anti-virus software is installed, running, and using up-to-date signature files. * Firewall. NAP can verify that your firewall is enabled and properly configured. * Defender. NAP can also verify that Windows Defender is running properly and is up-to-date. * Patches. NAP can examine the Windows patches, as well as patches for other programs. * Installed programs. NAP can check to see if your computer has programs that are required in your organization's environment. Examples include system management agents and business tools. NAP is entirely set up on the corporate network—you do not need to do anything on your Windows computer to enable it.
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