Self-managed network access using localized access management

A method for managing network access of a computing device, which is capable of communicating via one or more networks, where trusted enforcement of the access occurs at the device, comprising the steps of:

• providing software adapted to be installed in the device, the software configured to communicate with a secure tamper-resistant physical token operatively coupled to, local to and removably attachable to the device;
• storing a network access parameter in memory of said secure tamper-resistant physical token, said network access parameter being associated with a first network, said secure tamper-resistant physical token comprising a processor configured to execute an application, said application configured to determine if said network access parameter has been met or exceeded;
• and
• granting the device access to the first network if the application determines that the network access parameter has not been met or exceeded.