Common Criteria ratings assess and certify the security features of IT products
St. Louis, Missouri – July 7th, 2025 – Belden Inc., a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is pleased to announce that its macmon Network Access Control (NAC) software has achieved a rigorous new certification for cybersecurity assurance. The macmon NAC solution has received the Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 2+ rating under the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, an international standard for security certification.
The new certification recognizes macmon NAC, which enables transparency, secure authentication and granular access control in critical networks, as an inherently secure and high-quality NAC solution. The EAL rating reflects the security requirements against which the macmon NAC was evaluated. The EAL 2+ rating is highly relevant for critical infrastructure companies, especially for the public sector, and is applicable to both OT and IT environments.
- Detection and identification of all active endpoints in the network
- Authentication of all endpoints using their MAC address and 802.1X access data
- Manual or automatic/policy-based network access controls
- Monitoring of the network and authorized endpoints at runtime
- Report generation for network events
The Common Criteria are recognized by more than 30 countries worldwide, including the U.S., Germany, India, France and the UK. The certification was issued by the German Federal Office for Information Security or Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI). The certificate number is BSI-DSZ-CC-1180.
About macmon
macmon, one of Belden's connected brands, makes complete network transparency and control possible by monitoring and protecting against unauthorized access. Its network access control and secure defined perimeter solutions make security simple. Together, Belden connected brands deliver complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for businesses and the world.
À propos de Belden
Belden Inc. propose des solutions de connexion complètes qui ouvrent des perspectives insoupçonnées à nos clients, à leurs clients et au monde entier. Nous faisons progresser les idées et les technologies qui contribuent à un avenir plus sûr, plus intelligent et plus prospère. Au cours de nos plus de 120 ans d'histoire, notre entreprise a évolué, mais notre objectif demeure : créer des liens. En connectant les personnes, les informations et les idées, nous rendons tout possible. Notre siège social est situé à Saint-Louis aux États-Unis et nous disposons d'usines de production en Amérique du Nord, en Europe, en Asie et en Afrique. Pour plus d’informations, visitez notre site sur www.belden.com ; suivez-nous sur Facebook, LinkedIn et X/Twitter.
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