Forescout Platform
Active Defense for the Enterprise of Things.
Overview
The Forescout Platform provides continuous, agentless discovery and classification of every IP-connected device, including IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT. It offers automated controls to enforce security policies, quarantine non-compliant or compromised devices, and orchestrate actions with other security and IT management tools.
✨ Key Features
- Agentless Device Discovery and Classification
- Real-time Asset Inventory
- Policy-based Access Control
- Automated Security Orchestration
- Network Segmentation Control
- Support for IT, IoT, and OT environments
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Superior agentless visibility across a vast range of device types (IT, IoT, OT).
- Strong orchestration capabilities with a wide array of security tools.
- Focus on the 'Enterprise of Things'.
Unique Value: Provides a single source of truth for all connected devices, enabling automated control and orchestration across the entire 'Enterprise of Things'.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Discovering and securing unmanaged IoT and OT devices in enterprise networks.
- Automating compliance checks and quarantining non-compliant devices.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small businesses that do not require advanced IoT/OT security features.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers deeper and broader device visibility, especially for non-traditional IT devices, than many competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by support contract tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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