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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's most valuable features are that it is very granular. We are able to cull out a lot of information about our particular device or endpoint. The configuration and the visibility are very seamless. Overall the solution is very easy to handle and it's very comprehensive.""The user management has been very easy for the most part.""We think it's simple. We think it's very useful and we really like reports and everything.""Ease of deployment There's a great support team that becomes actively engaged whenever we encounter issues. Their technical support is amazing. Good documentation is available. The product is stable. The solution is highly scalable. I recommend using the solution because it gives verified control over the environment. It has a great visibility feature.""We use the Forescout Platform for device visibility and control in our network. It's very helpful for tracking malicious or unusual activity. We use it to track which ports are open, which machines are running specific services, and to identify vulnerabilities. For example, there was a vulnerability related to SMB, and we could use the product to determine which machines inside our organization were allowing SMB traffic.""Obtaining visibility into the network and connected devices is very simple with this tool. It takes me three minutes to do a base deployment when all the parameters are available.""The solution's implementation and operation are very easy.""The actions that the agentless visibility, allow us to perform on the endpoint, are really amazing, especially in the way that it is done."

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

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Cons
"I should be able to integrate my Forescout with any other third party security technology, to build that connected security strategy.""The solution could always improve by adding more features to make it more robust.""They should improve features related to IT security. ForeScout should analyze behavior to see if the behavior is malicious behavior and block this device. They should develop the ability to analyze the behavior of the device in my environment.""Forescout Platform sometimes returns false positives, so there's some fine-tuning to be done there.""Forescout needs to upgrade its development in the future.""Forescout Platform could improve the costs of integrations.""Two things can be improved in the Forescout Platform. First of all, the support for some certain proprietary protocols from other vendors, but they are very widely used. If the TechEx from Cisco, was added to Forescout, then it will be a full solution for me.""Forescout Platform could improve the vulnerability management as well as the control on the endpoint, which needs to be connected to my network."

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"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).""The solution should include an integration library."

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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
    Views
    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.
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    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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