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.
About Belden
Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for our customers, their customers and the world. We advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter and more prosperous future. Throughout our 120+ year history we have evolved as a company, but our purpose remains – making connections. By connecting people, information and ideas, we make it possible. We are headquartered in St. Louis and have manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.
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