NACIO
What it is
NACIO is network access control software for managing 802.1X RADIUS authentication, device profiling, compliance enforcement, and captive portals. It supports wired, wireless, and VPN access control and is currently in pre-release, with early access available by request. Organizations can self-host it on their infrastructure or use a cloud-hosted service. Its built-in RADIUS supports EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, and CHAP. Listed identity sources include Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, SAML 2.0, LDAP/LDAPS, RADIUS proxy, and a local user database. A Windows and macOS agent checks patch levels, antivirus, disk encryption, firewall status, and custom rules before granting access. NACIO also includes a certificate authority for machine and user certificates, device profiling based on DHCP fingerprints, HTTP user-agent data, and network behavior, and guest portals with sponsor approval, verification, social login, and time-limited access. Active and passive scanning can map IP ranges, resolve hostnames, fingerprint ports and services, and flag rogue or unmanaged devices. Licensing is perpetual per device and tied to a major version, with optional upgrades to the next major version. Pricing is provided on request.
For and against
For
- Supports wired, wireless, and VPN access control.
- Offers self-hosted and cloud-hosted deployment.
- Includes endpoint compliance checks for Windows and macOS.
- Guest portals can use sponsor approval and time limits.
- Early access includes dedicated onboarding support.
Against
- Currently in pre-release.
- Pricing details are available on request.
- Perpetual licenses are tied to a major version.
The verdict
NACIO brings RADIUS, endpoint checks, device profiling, and guest access into a network access control product. Its pre-release status and pricing on request are important considerations for organizations evaluating it.
Who it suits
NACIO may suit organizations managing access across enterprise campuses, BYOD, hospitality and venues, OT/IoT, healthcare, or managed service providers. It is intended for teams seeking wired, wireless, or VPN access controls and can be deployed on customer infrastructure or as a cloud-hosted service.
On the record
- Captive portal
- Guest portals support sponsor approval, SMS or email verification, social login, and time-limited access.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Certificates
- NACIO includes an internal certificate authority for issuing and managing machine and user certificates, with agent deployment to Windows and macOS.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- NACIO can be self-hosted on the customer’s infrastructure or used as a cloud-hosted service.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Device compliance
- The Windows and macOS agent checks patch level, antivirus, disk encryption, firewall status, and custom rules before granting access.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Device discovery
- The product describes active and passive scanning that maps IP ranges, resolves hostnames, fingerprints ports and services, and flags rogue or unmanaged devices.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Device profiling
- NACIO profiles endpoints using DHCP fingerprinting, HTTP user-agent data, and network behavior analysis.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Endpoint compliance
- The Windows and macOS agent can check patch level, antivirus, disk encryption, firewall status, and custom rules before access is granted.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- High availability
- NACIO offers active-passive high availability with automatic failover and synchronized sessions, leases, and endpoint records.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Identity integrations
- Listed identity sources include Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, SAML 2.0, LDAP/LDAPS, RADIUS proxy, and NACIO’s local user database.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The site describes use for enterprise campuses, BYOD, hospitality and venues, OT/IoT, healthcare, and managed service providers.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- The site says NACIO uses perpetual per-device licenses tied to a major version, with optional upgrades to the next major version.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Network compatibility
- NACIO says it works with RADIUS-capable switches, access points, and firewalls, and lists vendors including Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, and Palo Alto.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Network integrations
- NACIO says it works with RADIUS-capable switches, access points, and firewalls, and lists vendors including Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, and Palo Alto.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- NACIO is network access control software for 802.1x RADIUS, device profiling, compliance enforcement, and captive portals.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product status
- NACIO is currently in pre-release; the maker invites visitors to request early access and says pricing details will be provided.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- RADIUS
- Its built-in RADIUS supports EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, and CHAP for wired 802.1x, wireless, and VPN authentication.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- RADIUS and authentication
- Its built-in RADIUS supports EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, and CHAP for wired, wireless, and VPN authentication.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Release status
- NACIO is currently in pre-release, and the site invites visitors to request early access.nac-io.com · read 7 Oct 2026
