Reference information
- Security architecture and principles
  In this topic, you will learn about the Portnox™ Cloud security principles and how they apply to every layer of the Portnox Cloud architecture.
- Availability and reliability of Cloud services
  In this topic, you will learn about the availability and reliability of the Portnox Cloud™ services.
- Device retention periods
  In this topic, you will learn the retention periods for devices in Portnox™ Cloud.
- Types of certificates
  In this topic, you will learn about the different types of certificates that are used by Portnox™ Cloud to secure communications.
- EAP methods and their security
  In this topic, you will learn more about the EAP methods used by Portnox™ Cloud, authentication repositories, and operating systems.
- Alert format/content
  In this topic, you will learn what alert information is sent to integrated SIEM solutions and in what format.
- Portnox Cloud REST API
  In this topic, you will find introductory information about the Portnox Cloud REST API, the available API functions, and their most common uses.
- AgentP
  In this topic, you will learn what is the Portnox™ AgentP software and how it works.
- AD Broker
  In this topic, you will learn what is the Portnox™ Active Directory Broker (AD Broker) software and how it works.
- Local RADIUS
  In this topic, you will learn what is the Portnox™ local RADIUS server software and how it works.
- Local TACACS+
  In this topic, you will learn what is the Portnox™ local TACACS+ server software and how it works.
- Other integrations
  In this topic, you will find links to documents describing other integrations between Portnox™ Cloud and third-party products.
- Frequently asked questions

When does Portnox Cloud consume a license?

In this topic, you will find answers to some common questions about Portnox Cloud licensing.

Does a device that is denied access consume a license?
- Yes: If Portnox Cloud places the new device in a restricted VLAN or applies an Access Control List, this device consumes a license.
- No: If a device is denied access to the network completely, it does not consume a license.
Does a device with multiple network interfaces consume more than one license?
- Yes: If the device is not managed by AgentP or Intune, Portnox Cloud has no way to recognize that different network interfaces belong to a single physical device, so each interface consumes one license. This could be an Ethernet interface, Wi-Fi interface, docking station Ethernet interface, etc.
- No: If the device is managed by AgentP or Intune, Portnox Cloud recognizes that the network interfaces belong to the same device and no extra licenses are consumed.