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Forescout Platform
Agentless network access control for device visibility, compliance, and automated threat response.
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Forescout Platform serves as a comprehensive network access control (NAC) solution that provides organizations with agentless device visibility and security across their entire IT and OT infrastructure. The platform operates without requiring software agents on endpoints, making it suitable for environments with diverse device types including IoT devices, medical equipment, and industrial control systems.
The solution delivers real-time device discovery and classification capabilities that identify and categorize all connected devices regardless of type or operating system. Automated compliance assessment continuously evaluates devices against organizational security policies and regulatory requirements. The platform integrates with existing security tools to orchestrate automated responses when threats or policy violations are detected.
Forescout's agentless architecture sets it apart from traditional endpoint security solutions by providing visibility into devices that cannot support security agents. The platform uses multiple discovery methods including active and passive network scanning, DHCP monitoring, and integration with network infrastructure to maintain comprehensive device inventories. Policy enforcement capabilities enable automated network segmentation and access control based on device type, compliance status, and risk assessment.
Enterprise organizations across healthcare, manufacturing, government, and financial services sectors deploy Forescout Platform to secure hybrid IT/OT environments. The solution addresses challenges related to IoT security, regulatory compliance, and network segmentation in environments where traditional endpoint protection is insufficient or impractical.
The platform integrates with major security orchestration platforms, SIEM solutions, and network infrastructure vendors to create coordinated security responses. Threat containment features can automatically isolate compromised devices or restrict network access based on predefined policies. This integration approach enables organizations to leverage existing security investments while extending protection to previously invisible network assets.
Forescout Platform represents a critical component in zero-trust network architectures by providing the device visibility and access control necessary for implementing least-privilege access policies. The solution's ability to secure both traditional IT assets and emerging IoT devices positions it as an essential tool for organizations managing increasingly complex and diverse network environments.