Forescout for Healthcare
Automated Cybersecurity for the Enterprise of Things.
Overview
Forescout offers a robust platform for device visibility and control that has been adapted for the specific needs of healthcare. It provides agentless discovery of every connected device, assesses their compliance and risk posture, and enables automated segmentation and incident response to protect sensitive patient data and ensure the availability of critical clinical systems. Forescout acquired CyberMDX to bolster its medical device security capabilities.
✨ Key Features
- Unified visibility of all connected assets (IT, OT, IoT, IoMT)
- Automated device classification and assessment
- Network segmentation and access control
- Threat detection and response
- Compliance monitoring and reporting
- Integration with CyberMDX for deep medical device analysis
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Long-standing leader in Network Access Control (NAC)
- Deep integration capabilities with a vast ecosystem of security tools
- Acquisition of CyberMDX provides specialized medical device intelligence
Unique Value: Provides a single source of truth for all connected devices across the entire enterprise, enabling automated, policy-based control to reduce risk.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Agentless discovery and classification of unmanaged devices
- Automated enforcement of network segmentation policies
- Real-time threat response for compromised devices
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations looking for a cloud-native, lightweight solution
- Small businesses with limited IT resources (can be complex to manage)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more mature and comprehensive Network Access Control (NAC) capabilities compared to some newer IoT-focused startups.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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