Forescout, founded in 2000, is a global cybersecurity company whose unified platform provides continuous discovery, risk assessment and governance of connected assets. The software spans traditional IT networks as well as operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) environments. Its functions include segmentation and isolation of compromised systems, blocking lateral movement and automated remediation designed to avoid disruption to critical business operations.
The company's technical work covers network security, asset discovery and inventory, risk assessment and management, compliance and governance, network segmentation, and threat mitigation and remediation automation. Forescout operates globally and has been in the market for more than 25 years. Its customer base includes Fortune 100 organisations, government agencies and large enterprises, with deployments across critical infrastructure, energy and power utilities, healthcare, financial services, transportation and government.
Forescout describes itself as 'cyber-obsessed' in tackling difficult security problems. The company states that it fosters a collaborative environment where innovation thrives and that every team member's ideas are valued.
