SecureW2 JoinNow
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What is SecureW2 JoinNow
SecureW2 JoinNow is a network onboarding and access solution used to provision secure Wi‑Fi access (typically 802.1X/EAP-TLS) for managed and unmanaged devices. It helps IT and security teams distribute certificates and configure supplicants on endpoints so users can connect to enterprise or campus networks with reduced manual configuration. The product is commonly deployed in education, healthcare, and enterprises that need certificate-based authentication for wireless access. It is typically used alongside an organization’s certificate authority and RADIUS infrastructure rather than replacing them.
Streamlined 802.1X onboarding
JoinNow focuses on automating device onboarding for secure Wi‑Fi using 802.1X, reducing the need for manual supplicant configuration. It supports guided workflows that help end users enroll and connect with fewer help-desk touchpoints. This is particularly useful in environments with high device churn (e.g., students, guests, contractors). The approach aligns with certificate-based authentication practices commonly used for stronger access assurance than shared credentials.
Certificate-based access enablement
The product is designed to provision client certificates to endpoints and use them for EAP-TLS authentication to the network. This supports stronger device/user binding than password-only Wi‑Fi authentication and can reduce exposure to credential phishing for network access. It fits organizations that already operate a CA (cloud or on-prem) and need a practical way to get certificates onto diverse endpoints. It also helps standardize certificate enrollment and renewal behaviors for network access use cases.
Broad endpoint onboarding use cases
JoinNow is commonly used to onboard a mix of managed and unmanaged devices, which is a frequent challenge for secure wireless deployments. It can be applied to BYOD and guest scenarios where traditional device management tooling is not available or not desired. This makes it a pragmatic complement to NAC and RADIUS policies by improving the success rate of compliant connections. It is especially relevant where user self-service onboarding is required at scale.
Not full CLM platform
While JoinNow provisions certificates for network access, it is not positioned as an enterprise-wide certificate lifecycle management system for all certificate types and endpoints. Organizations needing centralized discovery, inventory, policy, and automation across servers, applications, and multi-cloud workloads typically require additional tooling. Its CLM value is strongest around client certificates used for Wi‑Fi authentication rather than broad TLS certificate operations. Buyers should validate scope against their overall certificate governance requirements.
Depends on existing infrastructure
Deployments generally rely on integration with an organization’s RADIUS/NAC stack and a certificate authority, which adds architectural dependencies. Implementation effort can increase when multiple identity stores, RADIUS policies, and device types must be supported. Operational outcomes depend on correct configuration of EAP methods, certificate templates/profiles, and trust chains. Teams without mature PKI and wireless security expertise may need services support.
Limited microsegmentation coverage
Although it supports secure access onboarding, JoinNow does not function as a dedicated microsegmentation platform that enforces east-west workload segmentation across data centers and clouds. Network segmentation outcomes typically come from downstream NAC, firewall, or network policy enforcement rather than from JoinNow itself. Organizations evaluating it under microsegmentation or zero trust architecture categories should confirm what enforcement controls are included versus what must be provided by other systems. The product’s primary control point is access onboarding and authentication, not continuous segmentation policy enforcement.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Custom / Quote | Contact SecureW2 (no public pricing) | SecureW2 does not publish fixed plan prices for JoinNow on its website; pricing is customized by device count, selected JoinNow components (Dynamic PKI, Cloud RADIUS, MultiOS, NetAuth), and vertical (education, public sector, MSP). The site provides a pricing estimator/form and "Request Pricing/Get Pricing" CTA rather than public rates. |
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SecureW2, Inc.
Seattle, Washington, USA
2005
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