Award Industry Recognition

PacketFence Earns a Bossies Award

September 1, 2009

PacketFence recognized with a Bossies Award from InfoWorld for excellence in open source security software.

We are thrilled to announce that PacketFence has received a Bossies Award from InfoWorld!

About the Bossies

The Bossie Awards (Best of Open Source Software) are presented annually by InfoWorld to recognize the best open source software across various categories. These awards are highly regarded in the technology industry and represent peer recognition of software excellence.

Recognition for Network Security

PacketFence was recognized for its contributions to open source network security. This award acknowledges the project’s capabilities in:

  • Network access control and 802.1X authentication
  • Captive portal and guest management
  • VLAN enforcement and isolation
  • Integration with vulnerability scanners
  • Comprehensive network visibility

What This Means

Receiving a Bossie Award validates PacketFence’s position as a leading open source NAC solution. It demonstrates that organizations don’t need expensive proprietary solutions to achieve enterprise-grade network security.

Thank You

We thank InfoWorld for this recognition and our community for their continued support. This award encourages us to continue developing and improving PacketFence to meet the evolving needs of network security professionals.

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