What is the primary function of ForeScout’s platform?

ForeScout’s platform is primarily designed to provide visibility and control over network devices in real-time. This capability is central to the platform’s functionality, allowing organizations to monitor all devices connected to their networks, regardless of whether they are managed or unmanaged. The real-time aspect is crucial as it enables immediate identification of devices, assessment of their compliance with security policies, and enforcement of access controls based on predefined criteria.

The ability to see and manage devices actively helps organizations enhance their security posture by detecting unauthorized access attempts, managing risks associated with IoT devices, and ensuring that all endpoints comply with security requirements. This proactive approach addresses vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

While managing network bandwidth and performance, creating antivirus solutions, and establishing secure VPN connections are important aspects of network management and security, they do not represent the core purpose of ForeScout’s platform. Bandwidth and performance management are typically handled by different networking tools, antivirus solutions focus on malware protection rather than device visibility, and VPNs are used for secure remote access rather than for device oversight and control.