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We performed a comparison between Forescout Platform and Nozomi Networks based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IoT Security solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Forescout Platform vs. Nozomi Networks Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Forescout Platform is stable, it is great.""Within three or four days, we have complete visibility of your infrastructure on the network. Compared to other solutions, the deployment of the solution is easier and we can close the project quickly.""We really like that we get full visibility of devices in the local network.""Being able to actively identify the client without a certificate allows you to control every device on your network regardless of the make, model, and software running. This allows for end-to-end security.""The standout strength of this solution lies in its unique capability to effectively manage unmanaged switches.""It has helped with improving our security posture in terms of controlling the access of rogue devices into our network through identification. We have been able to prevent rogue device activities on the network, check the health of the system, and ensure remediation.""The visibility is the main benefit. We now know how many devices are connected, what the use for each device is and what kind of devices we have in our environment.""The user management has been very easy for the most part."

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"The most valuable feature of Nozomi Networks is its security features.""Provides security for our operational technology environment for OT and IoT.""The feature I like best is its stability."

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Cons
"This solution is not that easy to scale but this depends on a company's needs.""Forescout Platform sometimes returns false positives, so there's some fine-tuning to be done there.""Multitenancy should be included in the next version so it could be used as a managed service provider.""In the next release of the solution, it could benefit from being more flexible to allow for more freedom.""It's scalable, but not without a big investment. It doesn't do so well at the branch. At the home office, it does okay and not so well at the branch.""Other solutions have TACACS+, but Forescout does not. In the next release, I would like to see Forescout have accounting.""Forescout Platform could improve the costs of integrations.""The solution's customer support is bad and should be improved."

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"The solution should include an integration library.""Proof of concept could be improved. It could be more tangible to the customer and the end users to have a video presentation or something like that.""It should support more programmable logic controllers (PLCs)."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Devices with multiple IP's count multiple times against your license count."
  • "The fact that we were allowed to spin up as many servers as we had need of to support our geographic requirements while paying for licensing as an enterprise truly set Forescout apart from the crowd and improved the way we could design our access."
  • "We went with the virtual appliance option. The biggest cost to running these types of appliances would be to either have multiple virtual appliances at every data center or running Remote SPAN hardware to provide you the real-time network visibility."
  • "The ROI is priceless."
  • "It might not be the cheapest solution, but you get what you pay for."
  • "Time savings in finding rogue devices as well as identifying potentially unwanted devices on the network has saved the organization time and money."
  • "The setup cost, pricing, and licensing are on the high side."
  • "Forescout Platform is too expensive, so the price should be reduced."
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  • "I have not seen any competition in terms of pricing, and it is quite reasonable."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Forescout is a very powerful NAC product that does not rely on port level configuration. It can detect and block unauthorized devices very quickly. But it has a lot of capabilities and really would… more »
    Top Answer:I would rate the Forescout Device and Visibility Control Platform at a six out of ten.
    Top Answer:I recommend doing a compression demo. If people use it, they will buy it. So they have to see the product in place. That's the main recommendation is to do a proof of concept. If they do, they will… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Nozomi Networks is its security features.
    Top Answer:The solution should include an integration library.
    Ranking
    1st
    out of 26 in IoT Security
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    1,403
    Comparisons
    836
    Reviews
    21
    Average Words per Review
    439
    Rating
    8.3
    2nd
    out of 26 in IoT Security
    Views
    1,862
    Comparisons
    1,232
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    213
    Rating
    9.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Forescout Platform, CounterACT for Endpoint Compliance, ForeScout CounterACT
    SCADAguardian
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    Overview

    Forescout Platform provides today’s busy enterprise organizations with policy and protocol management, workflow coordination, streamlining, and complete device and infrastructure visibility to improve overall network security. The solution also provides concise real-time intelligence of all devices and users on the network. Policy and protocols are delineated using gathered intelligence to facilitate the appropriate levels of remediation, compliance, network access, and all service operations. Forescout Platform is very flexible, integrates well with most of today’s leading network security products, and is a very cost-effective solution.

    Forescout Platform Features

    • Real-time complete visibility: With Forescout eyeSight, each and every device is classified when any attempt to access your network has been made. This includes - but is not limited to - desktops, laptops, android devices, virtual machines, switches, VoIP phones, USB memory sticks, webcams, IoT devices, and more.

    • Policy-based and manual controls: In today’s busy robust environment, networks are continually changing; there are different types and amounts of devices connected, various software applications, network compliance requirements, and the constant potential for risk make managing an IT network a very daunting challenge. The Forescout Console is used to simplify the administration and management of important alerts, remediation, and access controls to keep the network secure.

    • Intuitive real-time dashboards: Forescout Dashboards, a component of Forescout WebClient, is a comprehensive web-based intelligence center that gives full visibility and real-time insight of the complete network using both out-of-the-box and user-created widgets. The dashboards are very intuitive and deliver robust, easy-to-understand information about device visibility, compliance, health monitoring, and more.

    • Advanced reporting capabilities: The Forescout Reports Plugin will generate numerous valuable reports indicating real-time and overall status information about endpoint compliance, device details, networks guests, protocols, and more. The reports help to ensure IT administrators, executives, security teams, and other important shareholders stay well-informed about all network activity at all times.

    • Comprehensive third-party overview: Forescout eyeExtend facilitates seamless information sharing with third-party vendors, networks, and IT management solutions supporting improved automated workflows, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and overall security.

    Real User Reviews

    An important main feature of Forescout is the visibility the solution offers.

    One reviewer who is a Consultant at a tech services company, says, "Within three or four days, you can have complete visibility of your infrastructure on the network. Compared to other solutions, the deployment of the solution is easier and we can close the project quickly."

    Users also appreciate that the user interface is clear and easy to understand.

    An Instructor at a tech services company, shares, "The most valuable feature of the Forescout Platform is the large capacity it can handle. Additionally, the interface of the platform is good."

    In the past, industrial control systems weren’t considered high risk for cyberattacks because they weren’t connected to enterprise systems or the internet.
    Today, the use of common technology platforms, IT/OT data sharing, and cloud-based applications and analytics have made OT and IoT systems a primary target for threat actors. CIOs and CISOs are now expected to protect the entire IT/OT landscape, including all physical assets and industrial processes. To achieve this, OT and IoT security needs to be part of an overall digital security strategy managed by a collaborative IT/OT team.

    Sample Customers
    NHS Sussex, SAP, SEGA, Vistaprint, Miami Children's Hospital, Pioneer Investments, New York Law School, OmnicomGroup, Meritrust
    Enel, FireEye, GlaxoSmithKline, VEC, TAGSEC Group
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization29%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Energy/Utilities Company12%
    Government6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise36%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise68%
    Buyer's Guide
    Forescout Platform vs. Nozomi Networks
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Forescout Platform vs. Nozomi Networks and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,857 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Forescout Platform is ranked 1st in IoT Security with 69 reviews while Nozomi Networks is ranked 2nd in IoT Security with 3 reviews. Forescout Platform is rated 8.4, while Nozomi Networks is rated 9.4. The top reviewer of Forescout Platform writes "We can go granular on each endpoint, quarantine non-compliant machines, and target vulnerabilities through scripting". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Nozomi Networks writes "Has good security features and can be used for OT visibility". Forescout Platform is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Aruba ClearPass, Fortinet FortiNAC, Armis and Tenable Security Center, whereas Nozomi Networks is most compared with Claroty Platform, Tenable OT Security, Dragos, Armis and Microsoft Defender for IoT. See our Forescout Platform vs. Nozomi Networks report.

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