Allot IoTSecure vs Forescout Platform comparison

Allot IoTSecure

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Allot IoTSecure

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Categories and Ranking

Allot IoTSecure

Ranking in IoT Security

9th

Average Rating

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Forescout Platform

Ranking in IoT Security

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Access Control (NAC) (4th), Endpoint Compliance (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (14th)

Featured Reviews

Kaushlendra Singh

Manager - IT Infrastructure and Network at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Jun 29, 2022

Useful bandwidth optimization, reliable, but difficult to implement

We are using Allot IoTSecure in our data center The most valuable feature of Allot IoTSecure is bandwidth optimization. Allot IoTSecure could improve by providing better documentation, there was not any documentation on their website. I have been using Allot IoTSecure for approximately nine…

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reviewer2012112

Enterprise Level Policy Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees

Nov 9, 2022

We can go granular on each endpoint, quarantine non-compliant machines, and target vulnerabilities through scripting

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. We don't use ISE, but based on what we heard from the users we've reached out to who do use ISE, the logging capabilities of ISE are better, and troubleshooting is so much easier with ISE than it is with Forescout. It doesn't have a lot of end-user support after the purchase of the license. There is no training either for Forescout. That's something that it's lacking. We need refresher training. The vendors came out and trained us whenever we first set up Forescout, but we have people coming and going all the time. There are some things that we wish that it would do. We use ACAS, which is a reporting tool that scans our network and then lets us know what kind of vulnerabilities are on the network. It would be nice if there was a way to connect Forescout. I know ISE connects with our configuration management tools to push patches and things like that out to a large array of machines. With Forescout, we can push some patches out, but it can't handle anything on a large scale. So, we wish that Forescout would be able to handle more and connect to some of the other tools that we use. We have 15 different tools that do pretty much the same thing but in a different way to get a good picture of our network. It would be nice if we can condense that down or have something that is a central hub-type tool that can reach out to some of our other tools, compile the data better, and have that data in one place.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Allot IoTSecure is bandwidth optimization."

"The most valuable features of ForeScout is the fact that it can do network access control either with 802.1x or without 802.1x."

"The threat prevention feature provides complete visibility."

"Forescout Platform provides multiple features. They have a very effective device fingerprinting in their cloud. You do not need to add any devices manually, such as in Mac devices. Other solutions you have to add IoT devices and OT devices manually. This is one of the major areas that Forescout Platform is excelling in."

"I can integrate Forescout with products from multiple vendors in my environment, and also, the integration is searchable. It can be used with 802.1X and non-802.1X to integrate with my existing network. I don't need to upgrade any existing networks in my system, and I don't need to replace existing devices to integrate with Forescout. I find value in not having to spend money upgrading existing devices and networks."

"You can quickly filter your view of devices and zero in on the ones you want using a variety of tools, such as what subnet it is on or what it has been classified as."

"The plugins are very robust -- the ability scanner, patch management system, and SQL integrator."

"Forescout is easy to integrate with a lot of end systems."

"The scalability is good."

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Cons

"Allot IoTSecure could improve by providing better documentation, there was not any documentation on their website."

"For the user, the policy that they have implemented sometimes needs adjustments. Sometimes the features that the customer asks for aren't involved in the main installation, and I need to bolt an add-on in. However, I never know if this policy is the right one when I do this."

"If older network devices are used there can be some compatibility issues while using the Forescout Platform. Additionally, if the switches that are deployed in your infrastructure are not captured properly to the endpoints there might be some difficulties with Forescout Platform trying to monitor the network traffic. Traffic management is an area the vendor should work on."

"Forescout Platform isn't flexible with connections to devices like printers and forces you to re-enter details like the MAC address after any breakdowns."

"Forescout Platform sometimes returns false positives, so there's some fine-tuning to be done there."

"Can be expensive if it's only being used for one feature."

"Regarding pricing, there is room for improvement to enhance competitiveness with other vendors and solutions."

"The installation is not secure because it takes high admin privileges."

"Other solutions have TACACS+, but Forescout does not. In the next release, I would like to see Forescout have accounting."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual subscription for the use of this solution. Additionally, there are installation costs."

"We have a very clear licensing model for business. I don't have to have a Ph.D. to be able to understand the licensing model as you might need for other solutions. If I know exactly what we want, it can tell you which license you need. The solution is easy for purchasing, ordering, and ease of deployment as well."

"The cost of the solution depends on the customer's requirement because the customer is asking for different integration with a different product. Forescout Platform's price would start to get a bit higher. However, overall the price is a little expensive. It's can fit within the customer budget."

"The product's pricing is reasonable."

"Time savings in finding rogue devices as well as identifying potentially unwanted devices on the network has saved the organization time and money."

"For one license, we pay around 3,000 Indian rupees."

"Forescout's pricing is noted for its attractiveness, with potential discounts depending on partnership levels."

"We paid between $20,000 and $25,000 for a three-year license with maintenance."

"It might not be the cheapest solution, but you get what you pay for."

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

29%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Allot IoTSecure?

The most valuable feature of Allot IoTSecure is bandwidth optimization.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Allot IoTSecure?

There is an annual subscription for the use of this solution. Additionally, there are installation costs.

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What needs improvement with Allot IoTSecure?

Allot IoTSecure could improve by providing better documentation, there was not any documentation on their website.

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What advice do you have for others considering Forescout Platform?

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...

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What advice do you have for others considering Forescout Platform?

I would rate the Forescout Device and Visibility Control Platform at a six out of ten.

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What advice do you have for others considering Forescout Platform?

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...

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Also Known As

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Forescout Platform, CounterACT for Endpoint Compliance, ForeScout CounterACT

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Forescout

Overview

Generate incremental revenue and differentiate your mobile IoT by offering security services. Network-based security addresses important concerns for all verticals, complementary to basic connectivity and other IoT services.

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."

Sample Customers

China Unicom

NHS Sussex, SAP, SEGA, Vistaprint, Miami Children's Hospital, Pioneer Investments, New York Law School, OmnicomGroup, Meritrust

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