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Forescout Platform pros and cons

Vendor: Forescout
4.2 out of 5
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PROS

Forescout Platform excels in network access control, offering both 802.1x and non-802.1x capabilities, which provides flexibility in integration without requiring network upgrades.
The platform offers comprehensive device visibility, enabling tracking of connected devices and identifying vulnerabilities, which improves security posture and network management.
Granular control and automation allow for tailored policy enforcement, reducing manual intervention and enhancing efficiency and security.
Forescout Platform's agentless configuration facilitates integration with multiple vendor products, boosting its flexibility and ease of deployment.
Effective device fingerprinting and automated policy enforcement ensure compliance and actively manage network security, especially for devices lacking agents.

CONS

Forescout Platform has complex initial setup and deployment, requiring user training.
Third-party integration with Forescout Platform is limited and needs improvement.
High cost of licensing and pricing uncertainty are significant drawbacks of Forescout Platform.
Forescout Platform's technical support is slow and lacks adequate response quality.
Forescout Platform's integration with older network devices can result in compatibility issues.
 

Forescout Platform Pros review quotes

AshishKumar Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Dec 29, 2025
Forescout Platform has many features, and my favorite feature is that it has multiple methods to identify or discover the endpoints in your network, rather than focusing on only one technique or one method to identify the endpoints.
reviewer1911570 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, International IT Infrastructure Support & Information Security at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Dec 20, 2024
The platform enables automated policy enforcement, allowing us to simulate and test policies before enforcement, streamlining our security operations.
Odai Halawani - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Security Engineer at Topvision
May 27, 2024
Forescout Platform's most valuable aspect is its excellent device profiling for devices without agents, which is crucial for our work due to challenges with agent-based devices. Its isolation and blocking actions are particularly effective for network security. The device compliance feature helps us ensure device compliance through immediate actions like updating antivirus software. We have already integrated Forescout with antivirus and vulnerability assessment tools, allowing it to monitor vulnerability scores and automatically isolate devices if critical vulnerabilities are detected.
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AmjadKhan1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of data centers at a non-profit with 10,001+ employees
Jun 21, 2024
When users don't have the required updates, security patches, and antivirus, the tool blocks them from our network.
Muhammad Baber - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at Alghanim Industries
May 16, 2024
The valuable feature of the product stems from the fact that it is easy to implement.
Ahmad Bin Zaini - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Engineer at IshanTech (M) Sdn Bhd
Jun 10, 2024
The Forescout Platform's most valuable features include its agentless configuration, which allows for easy integration with switches, and its broad customizability of rules and conditions for policy configuration. By leveraging its Network Access Control capabilities, the tool controls network access, allowing administrators to enforce policies tailored to the organization's needs.
reviewer2012112 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Level Policy Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
Nov 9, 2022
Vulnerability remediation is valuable. We can narrow down a system and its properties. We can go granular on the properties of each endpoint, such as which operating system you're using.
Satryo Legowo - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 12, 2024
I help customers use the Forescout Platform for compliance enforcement. We can specify what needs to be installed on devices connecting to the network, like antivirus, updates, and security software.
Massimiliano La Camera - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Development Account Manager at Xenia Network Solutions
May 20, 2024
Automated policy enforcement is particularly valuable as it significantly reduces the need for manual intervention, thus enhancing efficiency and security.
AA
Senior Tech Consultant at Ministry of Finance, UAE
Mar 29, 2024
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.
 

Forescout Platform Cons review quotes

AshishKumar Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Dec 29, 2025
When it comes to improving Forescout Platform, I have faced some issues recently, particularly with the switch integration part.
reviewer1911570 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, International IT Infrastructure Support & Information Security at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Dec 20, 2024
The console is a fat client, and a web interface would be preferable.
Odai Halawani - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Security Engineer at Topvision
May 27, 2024
I'd like to see improvements in the reporting aspect of Forescout Platform. While the dashboards are good, the reports are lacking and need enhancement, especially in terms of standardization and customization options. Apart from that, all the features and functionalities are working well without any issues.
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AmjadKhan1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of data centers at a non-profit with 10,001+ employees
Jun 21, 2024
The solution should include integration with other firewalls.
Muhammad Baber - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at Alghanim Industries
May 16, 2024
The product may not yield any return on investment since it is only used to make your environment more reliable and secure.
Ahmad Bin Zaini - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Engineer at IshanTech (M) Sdn Bhd
Jun 10, 2024
Forescout Platform would benefit from using AI. Everything has to be set up manually, but AI can learn and suggest rules over time. It also lacks visualization, and some interface configurations need improvement. The visualization seems a couple of years behind compared to other products.
reviewer2012112 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Level Policy Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
Nov 9, 2022
Logging would be one area for improvement. When we're troubleshooting, there are not a lot of clear things on Google that we can look up for ourselves. When we have an issue with it, we have to call the company to get the vendors involved. The logging of Forescout is horrible compared to other things that we've used.
Satryo Legowo - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 12, 2024
For improvements, I think technical support could be enhanced. The time zone difference makes remote support difficult - I'm in Indonesia, and they're in the US. Maybe the Forescout Platform could provide engineers from Asia Pacific.
Massimiliano La Camera - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Development Account Manager at Xenia Network Solutions
May 20, 2024
Customer support could be improved by providing direct assistance from Forescout employees or specialists at customer sites to enhance the support experience and effectiveness.
AA
Senior Tech Consultant at Ministry of Finance, UAE
Mar 29, 2024
The product needs to improve its support. I know a case that dragged on for about one and a half years. They eventually suggested professional services and closed the ticket. We followed their advice, engaging the account manager and professional service team, only to discover that the issue was a bug. After reopening the case, it's been about six months, and the problem still hasn't been resolved.