Articles from Forescout Technologies, Inc.

RSA Conference -- Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today announced it will integrate the Forescout 4D Platform™ on-premises sensor technology with the NVIDIA BlueField networking platform. The joint solution will help critical infrastructure organizations scale their network monitoring and security management across diverse operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, unveiled the winners of its inaugural Global Partner of the Year awards that were recognized at Forescout’s 2025 Sales Kickoff meeting. These awards celebrate industry leaders from across Forescout’s Envision Partner Program. These top-performing partners play a critical role in delivering cutting-edge security solutions with the Forescout Platform to help customers strengthen their cybersecurity posture and reduce risk in an evolving threat landscape.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, has achieved certification under the prestigious Service Capability & Performance (SCP) Standards. This certification recognizes the Forescout Customer Support organization for delivering top-quality service and support by meeting a stringent set of performance factors that represent best practices in the industry. SCP certification provides the global benchmark of service excellence that is eagerly sought by companies across a diverse range of markets, including top companies serving mission-critical industries.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today published the “Unveiling the Persistent Risks of Connected Medical Devices” report. Building on “The Riskiest Connected Devices in 2024” report from June, this research analyzes more than 2 million devices across 45 healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) during the last week of May 2024. The findings reveal a growing risk from connected medical devices, with the most vulnerable listed as Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) workstations and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), pump controllers and medical information systems.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today announced two internal promotions. Justin Foster, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), expands his role to oversee the Research and Development organization, and Rob McNutt has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). These leadership appointments reflect Forescout’s ongoing focus on operational excellence, commitment to innovation, and delivering industry leading security to the most security focused organizations in the world.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today published the “DRAY:BREAK” Research Report. The report identifies 14 previously unknown vulnerabilities in routers manufactured by DrayTek, a Taiwanese networking equipment manufacturer, including one with the highest possible severity rating of 10. If left unaddressed, attackers could gain full control over these devices, opening the door to ransomware, denials of service and other attacks. With routers being increasingly targeted, this research spotlights the need for immediate action including patching and disabling unnecessary remote access to protect network devices against rising cyber threats.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today announced its new SaaS Operational Technologies (OT) solution. Forescout for OT Security is the first security solution that allows organizations to secure complex, heterogeneous OT, IoT/IoMT, and IT environments whether they are fully in cloud, completely air-gapped, or hybrid.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, published today its “2024H1 Threat Review.” The new report reviews the current state of vulnerabilities, threat actors, and ransomware attacks in the first half of 2024 and compares them to H1 2023.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, and Finite State, an industry leader in software supply chain security, announced today the release of a new report, “Rough Around the Edges,” that analyzes the state of software supply chain in OT/IoT routers, which are essential for connecting critical devices across various environments to the internet. The research revealed that OT and IoT cellular routers, and others used in small offices and homes, have outdated software components that are linked to existing (“n-day”) vulnerabilities. “Rough Around the Edges” found that popular OT/IoT router firmware images had an average of 20 exploitable n-day vulnerabilities affecting the kernel, with widening security gaps.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, announces two significant milestones in its strategic partnership with Microsoft. Starting today, Forescout's Risk and Exposure Management (REM) solution is available on Microsoft Azure, accompanied by the launch of two new integrations with Microsoft Copilot for Security. These advancements are pivotal in empowering organizations to bolster their security posture through advanced risk management and operational efficiency while enabling proactive threat management at scale.

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.

More than ever this year, attackers are crossing siloes to find entry points across the full spectrum of devices, operating systems, and embedded firmware forming the basis for the report, The Riskiest Connected Devices in 2024. Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, delivers this fourth annual review of data sourced from nearly 19 million devices through its research arm, Vedere Labs, a leading international team dedicated to uncovering vulnerabilities and threats to critical infrastructure.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today announced that it has redesigned its channel program, Forescout Envision, for the modern cybersecurity marketplace. The newly expanded Forescout Envision program provides unparalleled levels of selling and servicing flexibility that will lead to higher margins and specialization pathways for partners around the globe.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a strategic partnership to help customers protect every enterprise asset, both managed and unmanaged. This collaboration addresses a growing need for comprehensive security across all connected devices with a focus on securing IoT, medical, and OT environments.

RSA Conference – Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today introduced its AI product strategy built to help business leaders and security operators synthesize connected device threats and make decisions with clarity and confidence.

RSA Conference — Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today announced Forescout Risk and Exposure Management (REM), a comprehensive, AI-enhanced asset intelligence solution. Forescout REM provides enterprises with a new automated and multi-factor risk-prioritization approach to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen the security posture across the attack surface.

Internet exposure of Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) continues to be a critical infrastructure security issue despite decades of raising awareness, new regulations, and periodic government advisories. Forescout, a global cybersecurity leader, unveiled Better Safe Than Sorry, a seven-year analysis of internet-exposed OT/ICS data. The study was conducted by Forescout Research – Vedere Labs, a leading global team dedicated to uncovering vulnerabilities in and threats to critical infrastructure.

In the last year, the world’s critical infrastructure – the medical, power, communications, waste, manufacturing, and transportation equipment that connects people and machines – has been under near-constant attack. Forescout Research – Vedere Labs recorded more than 420 million attacks between January and December 2023. That is 13 attacks per second, a 30% increase from 2022.

Forescout, a global cybersecurity leader, today unveiled “Clearing the Fog of War,” a report that introduces fresh evidence regarding two previously documented attacks that affected the Danish energy sector in May 2023.

Forescout, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced the availability of the Forescout eyeInspect integration with ServiceNow. With this integration, Forescout enables security teams to obtain real-time operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) asset information that helps reduce mean-time-to-detect (MTTD) and mean-time-to-respond (MTTR) to threats.

Forescout, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced its participation in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview. Forescout was selected based on their proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies, willingness to explore and provide feedback on cutting edge functionality, and close relationship with Microsoft.

Forescout, a global cybersecurity leader, today released “SIERRA:21 – Living on the Edge,” an analysis of 21 newly discovered vulnerabilities within OT/IoT routers and open-source software components. The report — produced by Forescout Research – Vedere Labs, a leading global team dedicated to uncovering vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure — emphasizes the continued risk to critical infrastructure and sheds light on possible mitigations.

Forescout, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced integrations with Microsoft Sentinel as part of a broader initiative to support the Microsoft Security portfolio. These integrations will deliver real-time visibility, threat management, and incident response across the extended enterprise: campus, datacenter, remote workers, cloud, mobile, IoT, OT and IoMT endpoints.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., the global leader in automated cybersecurity, today launched Forescout Assist for Healthcare and Forescout Assist for OT/ICS, new subscription services that provide organizations’ IT security and engineering teams access to Forescout security experts and new threat detection, investigation, response and hunting capabilities.

Forescout Technologies, the global leader in automated cybersecurity, today announced a new healthcare cybersecurity partnership with First Health Advisory, a leader in healthcare IT risk management. The partnership creates an innovative approach to connected asset risk management by automating the technical data collection, mitigation and risk reduction measures for a healthcare organization’s entire network that encompasses IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT assets.

Forescout Technologies, the leader in automated cybersecurity, today announced the appointment of Rik Ferguson as VP of Security Intelligence.

Forescout Technologies Inc., the global leader in automated cybersecurity, today announced it has joined the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) to further support the U.S. government’s focus on the cybersecurity and resilience of its industrial control systems and operational technology (ICS/OT). Established by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), JCDC connects cyber defenders to enable critical thinking and planning against cyberattacks.

Forescout Technologies, the leader in automated cybersecurity, today announced the expansion of its Envision Channel Program, launching a new Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner Program to support customers with enhanced technical and professional service capabilities.

The Business Intelligence Group today announced that CyberMDX – a Forescout Company, the leader in automated cybersecurity, has won the 2022 Fortress Cyber Security Awards in the Leadership category. The industry awards program sought to identify and reward the world’s leading companies and products that are working to keep our data and electronic assets safe among a growing threat from hackers.

Forescout, the leader in automated cybersecurity, is proud to announce it has won the following awards from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine:

Forescout Technologies, Inc., the global leader in automated cybersecurity, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cysiv, a cybersecurity innovator that uses its cloud platform to improve detection and response of true threats. With this acquisition, Forescout will leverage Cysiv’s threat detection engine to analyze a wealth of asset and network communications data automatically collected by Forescout’s platform. This comprehensive data across IT, IoT, OT and IoMT devices, as well as other essential data sources, enables better true threat detection and response so customers can operate more securely and efficiently. Upon the close of the acquisition, Cysiv will join Forescout.