Forescout Technologies stories - Page 2
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Embracing zero trust for IoT and OT: a fundamental mind shift
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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data analytics
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ddos
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iot security
Remote working has become common practice, but it brings new security challenges. Forescout outlines four considerations for a zero trust architecture.
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Forescout appoints ANZ director Rohan Langdon
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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iot security
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Langdon says businesses are facing major challenges as they implement remote working technologies, and new protocols.
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Five questions organisations should ask when evaluating an asset management solution
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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iot security
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cybersecurity
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forescout technologies
As asset management remains key to cybersecurity, businesses must ask the right questions to choose a solution that fits their unique needs and long-term goals.
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New joint offering looks to secure medical IoT
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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iot security
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iot
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partner programmes
Forescout has entered into a strategic partnership with Medigate with the intention of reducing the risk of medication Internet of Things devices.
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Forescout revamps partner programme
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
New programme focuses on improved partner collaboration to solve customers’ most complex cybersecurity challenges.
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Forescout updates security platform to support more high-risk devices
Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Forescout updates its security platform, offering enhanced protection for high-risk devices across IT, IoT, and OT systems, leveraging a vast device cloud.
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Key considerations for consistent IoT manageability and security
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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iot security
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mdm
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personal computing devices
As IoT devices permeate all aspects of life, organisations must prioritise security and manageability to harness their benefits without escalating risks.
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Are organisations ready for Zero Trust?
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
Despite its clear benefits, very few organisations have turned the concept of Zero Trust into a security practice, Forescout finds.
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Disruptionware emerges as newest and nastiest cyber threat
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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ransomware
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malware
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it in manufacturing
Forescout and ICIT research has identified the rise of disruptionware and its threat to particularly operational technology environments.
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Forescout appoints Wahab Yusoff as regional VP for Asia-Pacific and Japan
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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iot security
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esg
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dei
Wahab will focus on growing sales, increasing customer adoption and building the partner ecosystem across Australia, Japan, India and Singapore.
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IT & OT convergence brings new cyber risks to industrial sector
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot security
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power / energy
The convergence of IT and OT in the industrial sector, especially energy, brings heightened cyber risks, demanding robust cybersecurity measures, experts warn.
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Forescout strengthens investment in OT security
Mon, 27th May 2019
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iot security
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edge computing
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forescout technologies
Forescout’s latest features will provide enterprises with improved productivity, lower risk profiles and faster mitigation of threats.
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Healthcare environments difficult to secure - Forescout
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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iot security
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iot
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risk & compliance
Healthcare organisations face significant security challenges due to diverse and complex IT environments, reveals Forescout's extensive study.
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Combat converged IT and OT security risks - Forescout
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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iot security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
At specific risk are healthcare organisations, manufacturers, energy providers, and any business where building management technology is part of the IT network.
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Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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iot security
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iot
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digital entertainment
As home-IoT devices such as smart assistants head into the office, there will be a raft of new security challenges that will need to be addressed.
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Why total visibility is the key to zero trust
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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malware
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iot security
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edge security
Over time, the basic zero trust model has evolved and matured into what Forrester calls the Zero Trust eXtended (ZTX) Ecosystem.
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ForeScout acquires OT security company SecurityMatters for US$113mil
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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iot security
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m&a
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forescout technologies
ForeScout Technologies has acquired OT security company SecurityMatters for USD $113 million, enhancing its ability to secure both IT and OT environments.
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Frost and Sullivan recognises ForeScout’s achievements in NAC
Fri, 19th Oct 2018
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network security
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firewalls
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iot security
ForeScout wins Frost and Sullivan's Growth Excellence Leadership Award for its innovative network access control solutions, bolstering IoT and OT security.
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Three reasons organizations should consider network segmentation
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
ForeScout says that network segmentation splits networks into specific zones, which can then enact barriers against infiltrators.
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IoT security brings new possibilities for channel partners
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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iot security
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partner programmes
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forescout technologies
New Zealand & Australian channel partners have the opportunity to transform security, particularly as Internet of Things (IoT) devices become common.