In which way does ForeScout contribute to an organization’s compliance efforts?

ForeScout significantly contributes to an organization’s compliance efforts by identifying and managing shadow IT effectively. Shadow IT refers to the use of unauthorized devices and applications within a corporate network, which can pose substantial risks to compliance and security. By monitoring network activity and identifying devices that are not officially sanctioned or managed by IT, ForeScout helps organizations understand their security posture and ensure that all network-connected entities adhere to compliance standards.

This proactive identification process allows organizations to take control over unauthorized applications, ensuring that all IT assets are tracked and managed, which is crucial for compliance with regulatory requirements. By managing shadow IT, organizations can minimize risks associated with data breaches and regulatory non-compliance, thus promoting a secure and compliant environment.

The other choices do not effectively address how ForeScout contributes to compliance. Tracking only authorized users’ access does not encompass the broader scope of compliance efforts, which includes understanding all devices accessing the network. Creating a rigid set of rules without flexibility could hinder an organization’s ability to adapt to changing compliance environments. Preventing all changes to network configurations would likely lead to operational inefficiencies and may not align with regulatory compliance efforts that require a certain degree of adaptability.