Which ClearPass component is used to onboard devices and provision credentials or certificates automatically?

Which ClearPass component is used to onboard devices and provision credentials or certificates automatically?

• A. ClearPass OnBoard
• B. ClearPass Policy Manager
• C. ClearPass OnGuard
• D. ClearPass Guest

Answer: (A)

OnBoard is designed to handle device onboarding and automatic credential or certificate provisioning. It guides devices through zero-touch enrollment, recognizing the device as it connects and delivering the needed credentials or certificates so the device can immediately authenticate (for example, via 802.1X) without manual setup. It supports automated certificate enrollment (SCEP/PKI), various onboarding workflows, and often integrates with MDM/EMM solutions to streamline provisioning across different device types. Policy Manager is about enforcing access policies after devices are enrolled, OnGuard focuses on endpoint security posture and postures enforcement, and ClearPass Guest manages guest access. Since the question centers on onboarding and automatic provisioning of credentials or certificates, OnBoard is the best fit.

OnBoard is designed to handle device onboarding and automatic credential or certificate provisioning. It guides devices through zero-touch enrollment, recognizing the device as it connects and delivering the needed credentials or certificates so the device can immediately authenticate (for example, via 802.1X) without manual setup. It supports automated certificate enrollment (SCEP/PKI), various onboarding workflows, and often integrates with MDM/EMM solutions to streamline provisioning across different device types.

Policy Manager is about enforcing access policies after devices are enrolled, OnGuard focuses on endpoint security posture and postures enforcement, and ClearPass Guest manages guest access. Since the question centers on onboarding and automatic provisioning of credentials or certificates, OnBoard is the best fit.