Forescout Named a Leader and Fast Mover in 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Operational Technology (OT) Security
26 Junio 2024 - 10:26AM
Business Wire
Forescout is recognized for its ability to
adapt to the evolving demands of the OT security market while
supporting a wide range of connected devices
Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader,
today announced it has been positioned in the Platform Play
quadrant and named a Leader and Fast Mover in the second annual
2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Operational Technology (OT) Security.
The Forescout platform is a wide-ranging security solution that
addresses numerous aspects of network visibility and control,
making it suitable for varied enterprise needs.
"At Forescout, we have rigorously addressed the significant
challenges in OT security," said Barry Mainz, CEO of Forescout.
"Our customers often discover over 30% more assets in their
environment than they previously knew existed after implementing
our platform. Innovation in OT security is ingrained in our DNA
—our solutions deliver comprehensive asset intelligence, empowering
organizations to connect contextual information and achieve
exceptional actionable insights. Our prominent position in the
GigaOm Radar for OT Security validates that our execution and
innovation serve our customers effectively."
Read the 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Operational Technology
(OT) Security.
Noting the strengths of the Forescout Platform, Chris Ray,
Analyst, GigaOm cites, “It shines in OT-specific threat
intelligence and protocol/application decoding, offering critical
insights to secure sensitive industrial operations effectively
while reducing the requirement for manual source threat
intelligence.”
According to the report:
- Forescout's flexibility enables deployment across varied
environments, from windmills to healthcare facilities, with support
for NERC CIP and automotive industries. It supports deployments
with thousands of sensors, bolstered by deep industrial expertise
and support for over 300 OT/IoT protocols.
- Forescout is at the forefront of network security innovation
and positioned in the Platform Play quadrant as a wide-ranging
security solution that addresses numerous aspects of network
visibility and control, a requirement for varied enterprise
needs.
- Forescout is noted as Innovative due to its proactive stance on
adapting and integrating emerging technologies to enhance its
platform’s capabilities.
- Marking its achievement as a Leader, GigaOm notes its
exceptional ability to adapt to the evolving demands of the OT
security market.
- As a Fast Mover, Forescout showed notable improvements in
extending its device compliance and management features over the
past year and it remains at the forefront of technological
advancements in network security.
“Forescout is particularly effective in environments where
nonintrusive asset discovery and extensive protocol support are
critical, such as healthcare, manufacturing, and critical
infrastructure. These sectors benefit from the platform's ability
to provide deep visibility and intelligence without disrupting
operational continuity,” said Chris Ray, Analyst, GigaOm. “The
flexibility and scalability of the solution also make it suitable
for large, decentralized organizations that need to manage millions
of devices efficiently.”
Forescout protects OT assets, including industrial control
systems (ICS), and other connected devices, like IT, IoT, and
medical devices. Its platform offers network security, risk and
exposure management, and extended detection and response
capabilities. Forescout utilizes machine learning and behavioral
analytics to detect anomalies and potential threats and provides
continuous, real-time visibility of all connected assets.
GigaOm's Radar Report examines 20 of the top OT security
solutions and compares offerings by their capabilities (table
stakes, key features, and emerging features) and nonfunctional
requirements (business criteria). Solutions are assessed on key
features including automated asset discovery, dynamic network
segmentation, and OT-specific threat intelligence.
Visit the Forescout OT Security page and read the solution brief
to learn more.
About Forescout
The Forescout cybersecurity platform provides complete asset
intelligence and control across IT, OT, and IoT environments. For
more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organizations, government agencies,
and large enterprises have trusted Forescout as their foundation to
manage cyber risk, ensure compliance, and mitigate threats. With
seamless context sharing and workflow orchestration across more
than 100 full-featured security and IT product integrations,
Forescout makes every cybersecurity investment more effective.
Forescout Research – Vedere Labs is the industry leader in
device intelligence, curating unique and proprietary threat
intelligence that powers Forescout’s platform.
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