Auconet BICS vs Foxpass

Auconet BICS is an IT operations, systems management, network access control, and service management platform for large and multi-tenant networks. It provides real-time discovery, monitoring, management, and control for mixed device environments, including servers, desktops, ATMs, kiosks, retail POS systems, mobile devices, cameras, pumps, and sensors. BICS consolidates device and endpoint information into a real-time configuration management database and supports shared commands and workflows across vendors. One central console can manage hundreds of thousands of network elements. Access security includes MAC Layer-2 authentication and IEEE 802.1X, separately or together, with policies for wired and wireless endpoints. BICS can discover and monitor SCADA infrastructure, while Data Centers and Security variants add data-center automation and IT or industrial access controls. Deployment options include cloud, on-premises appliance, virtual on-premises, and multi-tenant implementations. Agentless discovery is available through Auconet ESF, and open APIs can connect visibility data with security systems such as SIEMs, vulnerability tools, and firewalls. Auconet says implementation can take hours, with discovery and visualization beginning immediately.

Foxpass Cloud RADIUS and Cloud PKI provide identity- and certificate-based authentication for Wi-Fi and VPN connections without hardware or local servers. Every plan includes Cloud LDAP, a hosted directory service for VPNs, legacy apps, and system logins. The Standard license adds EAP-TTLS authentication, group-based access control, role-based administration, and a web console and API. Advanced adds EAP-TLS, Cloud PKI, automated certificate lifecycle management, and device posture-based access control. Foxpass supports integrations with Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta, OneLogin, legacy Active Directory, and custom LDAP directories. Cloud PKI integrates with MDMs including Intune, Jamf, Kandji, and Addigy. Base plans retain logs for 24 hours, with an add-on extending retention to 90 days. An Engineering License add-on supports Linux, macOS, and SSH workflows, including SSH key rotation and sudo access policy enforcement. Dedicated cloud tenancy and self-hosted deployments are custom options; self-hosting is limited to enterprise customers. The standalone Cloud PKI plan is $0.50 a month, billed annually. A free trial is available, but there is no free plan.