Modernize Network Access with 802.1X for Wi-Fi

Your Network Should Know Who to Trust.
Automatically.

EAP-TLS validates both user and device at authentication, using your IdP, MDM, or hardware tokens. No domain controllers, cached passwords, or scripts to manage.

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Let's Be Honest About What's Broken

You Know 802.1X with EAP-TLS is the Answer Getting There Shouldn't Require a Miracle

PSKs on sticky notes. Orphaned certificates. NAC false positives. Broken onboarding after every OS update. You know this pain.

The usual suspects killing your authentication:

CRISIS

Shared PSKs living on sticky notes and Slack channels

That 'temporary' Wi-Fi password from 2019 is still in your Slack history.

HIGH

Static certificates issued once, trusted forever

Every stolen laptop still has network access because nobody tracks certificate lifecycle.

MEDIUM

NAC systems that cry wolf about compliant devices

Blocks the CEO's iPhone, welcomes the contractor's Windows 7 laptop.

ONGOING

Onboarding workflows held together with documentation and prayer

Your 47-step process breaks every OS update.

There's a better way

But here's what we learned from 500+ implementations.

You don't need another agent or posture script. You need your identity, device, and security tools to actually talk to your network.

THREE TECHNOLOGIES, ONE DECISION ENGINE

The Architecture That Makes 802.1X Actually Work

Wi-Fi and wired authentication powered by live context, not static rules. Dynamic PKI for smart certificate issuance. Cloud RADIUS for continuous enforcement. MultiOS for complete device onboarding. This is 802.1X that truly scales.

Your Stack's Signals

SecureW2 Real-time Intelligence

Identity Providers

Okta • Entra ID • Google Workplace

User identity and group membership

Device Trust & Posture

Intune • Jamf • Mosyle

Device management, compliance, risk posture

Threat & Risk Intelligence

CrowdStrike • Defender • Palo Alto

EDR/XDR alerts, behavioral risk scoring

Continuous Monitoring & Enforcement

SecureW2 JoinNow Platform Dynamic PKI + Cloud RADIUS

Attribute-level control via Policy Engine
Issues condition-aware X.509 certificates
Scopes access based on posture and identity
Adaptive Defense revokes or quarantines instantly on signal change

Your Environment

SecureW2 Certificate Provisions

Network Infrastructure

Wi-Fi/Wired • ZTNA/VPN

Guest & Contractor Access

Application Layer

SSO & Web Apps • APIs

Desktop Apps

Workloads

Containers • DevOps Pipelines

Servers & VMs

AI Ops

Real-time Intelligence with Adaptive Defense

Because Trust Isn't a One-Time Thing

Continuous Monitoring.
Instant Enforcement.

The moment trust breaks, access ends. Compliance failure at 2:47 PM means network access revoked at 2:47 PM. Risk score spike detected? Session terminated now. Your network always reflects current reality, not random points in time.

Connection Attempt

Device requests network access with certificate credentials

Real-time Signal Validation

Device compliance verified
Group membership validated
Risk score assessed

Dynamic VLAN Assignment

Access level determined by current trust state and policies

Instant Response

Device compliance changes mid-session

User's laptop fails encryption check while connected. Next authentication request gets restricted VLAN access until compliance is restored.

^{Network adjusts automatically}

Real-time Update

User role updated in real-time

Employee moves from marketing to finance department. Identity provider updates group membership, next network access reflects new permissions.

^{Permissions sync immediately}

Security Alert

Risk score elevation detected

XDR detects suspicious behavior pattern. Device risk score increases, triggering immediate quarantine VLAN assignment on next authentication.

^{Threat contained instantly}

Access Control

Group membership modified

Contractor's access expires, Azure AD removes from project group. Certificate still valid but next connection gets guest network access only.

^{Precision access control}

Passwordless 802.1X Zero passwords

Policy-Driven Access Dynamic VLANs

BYOD Onboarding Self-service

Guest Access Secure visitors

Secure Roaming Global access

Passwordless 802.1X for Wi-Fi & VPN Access

Kill shared credentials. Bind trust to devices.

Digital certificates replace passwords by validating identity AND device together. No more credential sharing, password resets, or orphaned access after termination.

Policy-Driven Access Without Legacy NAC

Attribute-level control for Dynamic VLAN segmentation

Intelligent policy engine automatically assigns VLANs based on user role, device health, and security posture. No more manual VLAN configuration or legacy NAC complexity.

Zero-Touch BYOD Onboarding

Self-service enrollment with enterprise-grade security

Personal devices get secure network access through automated certificate enrollment. Users onboard themselves while IT maintains full control over security policies.

Simplified Guest Wi-Fi Access

Individual guest credentials without the overhead

Automated guest credential generation with time-based expiration and network isolation. Sponsors can provision access instantly while maintaining complete security control.

Academic Roaming - Research Without Borders

One SecureW2 Certificate. Universal Campus Access.

Built to integrate with your existing infrastructure. You don't need another agent or posture script. You need your identity, device, and security tools to actually talk to your network.

SecureW2

Certificate Authority at the Center of Your Security Ecosystem

200+ Integrations

Identity & Access Policy Enablement & SSO

+ Many More

Device Management MDM/EMM & Cert Gateway

+ Many More

Network Security SASE & ZTNA

+ Many More

Wireless Security 802.1X Wi-Fi Enterprise

+ Many More

Threat Intelligence EDR/XDR & SIEM Platforms

+ Many More

Certificates For Any Access Surface

If It's Accessible, It's Securable

Discover how our comprehensive identity and access management solutions can secure your organization across different use cases and environments.

/ NETWORK AUTH

/ SSO & WEB APPS

/ ZTNA/VPN

/ DESKTOP LOGIN

/ GUEST WI-FI

/ NON-HUMAN IDENTITIES

SecureW2 / NETWORK AUTH

Modernize Auth for Wired and Wireless Networks

Fast, reliable 802.1X and Cloud RADIUS authentication for Wi-Fi and wired access—powered by real-time policy evaluation and passwordless certificate-based access that adapts to identity, posture and risk.

INTEGRATIONS

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SecureW2 / SSO & WEB APPS

Device Trust for SSO and Applications

Dynamically issue x.509 certificates through policies that authorize scoped access based on role, risk and device context. Enforce least-privilege access to SaaS and internal apps from trusted devices only.

INTEGRATIONS

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SecureW2 / ZTNA/VPN

Enforce Least-Privilege Access for Remote Workers

Enable secure distributed access with certificate-based ZTNA and VPN integrations. Dynamic policy decisions authorize access based on real-time signals from your existing security stack.

INTEGRATIONS

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SecureW2 / DESKTOP LOGIN

Passwordless Desktop Authentication

Enforce certificate-backed login with YubiKeys, smart cards and other hardware tokens. Dynamic certificate management supports PIN and PUK functionality and automates enrollment, renewal and slot assignment.

INTEGRATIONS

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SecureW2 / GUEST WI-FI

Deliver Guest Wi-Fi with Role Limits and Expiration

Provision guest access with minute-level control. Supported methods include sponsor approval and self-registration through Captive Portal, plus directory integration with LDAP, Google, PowerSchool and SAML.

INTEGRATIONS

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SecureW2 / NON-HUMAN IDENTITIES

Scoped Access for Autonomous Workloads

Issue certificates specifically provisioned for pipelines, containers, scripts and AI agents. Scope access dynamically with ACME and policy tuned for systems that operate on their own. No shared keys or secrets.

INTEGRATIONS

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How does certificate-based authentication work with 802.1X?

Certificate-based 802.1X authentication uses digital certificates instead of passwords. When a device connects to your network, it presents its certificate to prove identity. The network validates this certificate with your Certificate Authority, ensuring only trusted devices with valid certificates can access network resources.

What happens to devices that lose compliance after getting certificates?

Our Dynamic PKI continuously monitors device health through integration with your MDM/UEM and security tools. When a device becomes non-compliant, its certificate is automatically revoked, immediately blocking network access. The device must restore compliance before receiving a new certificate.

How do you handle the complexity of certificate management across different operating systems?

Our MultiOS platform abstracts away OS-specific certificate handling. It automatically configures the right certificate store, wireless profiles, and trust relationships for each platform (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux) without requiring different processes for each OS.

Can this work with our existing RADIUS infrastructure?

Yes, our Cloud RADIUS can either replace your existing RADIUS servers or work alongside them. We support gradual migration paths and can integrate with your current network access policies while providing enhanced certificate validation and real-time enforcement capabilities.

What about guest and contractor access?

Guest and contractor devices receive temporary certificates with built-in expiration dates and limited network access. These certificates can be automatically provisioned through self-service portals and are tied to sponsor approval workflows, with automatic cleanup when access periods end.

How does this scale across multiple sites and thousands of devices?

The JoinNow Platform is cloud-native and designed for enterprise scale. Certificate issuance, policy enforcement, and compliance monitoring all happen automatically. You can manage thousands of devices across hundreds of sites from a single console, with automated reporting and alerting.

What's the impact on network performance?

Certificate authentication adds minimal overhead compared to password-based methods. Initial certificate issuance happens during device onboarding, and subsequent connections are fast since certificates are cached locally. Network access decisions are made locally by your access points and switches.

How do you ensure certificates can't be stolen and reused?

Certificates are bound to specific devices using hardware security features when available (TPM, Secure Enclave). Additionally, our system validates device health and user context at connection time, so even if a certificate were compromised, the associated device would need to pass compliance checks to gain access.

Built for Networks Like Yours

Let's Ship Cert-Based Auth Together

You bring the network requirements and edge cases. We'll bring the implementation playbook and migration strategy. Together, we'll map out exactly how to move from PSKs to certificates, deploy dynamic enforcement, and scale across your entire infrastructure without any forklift.

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Explore Use Cases

Your Network Should Know Who to Trust.
Automatically.

You Know 802.1X with EAP-TLS is the Answer Getting There Shouldn't Require a Miracle

The usual suspects killing your authentication:

The Architecture That Makes 802.1X Actually Work

SecureW2 JoinNow Platform Dynamic PKI + Cloud RADIUS

Different risk = Different access.
Automatically.

Continuous Monitoring.
Instant Enforcement.

Trust validation in action:

Five Ways to Transform Auth Today