Forescout Platform Reviews

It enhances cybersecurity by allowing us to monitor and manage all connected devices on our network.

The standout strength of this solution lies in its unique capability to effectively manage unmanaged switches. In addition to its comprehensive feature set, it focuses on AAA for enhanced security and network control.

Incorporating additional features such as NetFlow DLP, would serve as valuable add-ons. Regarding pricing, there is room for improvement to enhance competitiveness with other vendors and solutions.

I have been working with it for seven months.

I would rate its stability capabilities nine out of ten.

Scaling it poses no challenges or obstacles. I would rate it nine out of ten.

The deployment time varies based on the customer's network and its complexity. It could range from as little as five to seven days to one or two months, depending on factors such as the number of switches involved. I oversee a maintenance team comprising over 35 skilled individuals dedicated to network and security solutions. Our technical staff is well-rounded, with three experts specializing in Mac solutions, while others are adept in various network features such as routing and firewall management.

The pricing structure should be enhanced.

Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.

I am using the Forescout Platform for access control, a central management dashboard of all endpoints, and blocking.

The most valuable feature of the Forescout Platform it's highly customizable and flexible.

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.

I have been using the Forescout Platform for approximately four years.

I rate the stability of the Forescout Platform a seven out of ten.

We have security engineers and support workers using the solution.

I rate the scalability of the Forescout Platform a seven out of ten.

I rate the support of the Forescout Platform a seven out of ten.

Positive

The time frame for the implementation can vary depending on what needs to be configured. It is important to have support from the vendor for the setup, it is not easy.

We used assistance support for the implementation of the solution.

The solution is not priced low. There are no hidden costs.

I rate the price of the Forescout Platform a seven out of ten.

One support person is enough for the maintenance of the solution if everything was set up correctly.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate the initial setup of the Forescout Platform an eight out of ten.

I use Forescout Platform in the construction industry to monitor connections to our cloud for ERP and file services.

Forescout Platform has made it possible to block people working near our construction sites who should not have access to our network.

Forescout Platform's best feature is asset management.

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.

I've been using Forescout Platform for about half a year.

Forescout Platform is stable.

Forescout Platform is scalable.

I previously used Portnox and ISE.

Forescout Platform is very complex to implement because it has a lot of features, and all of them need to be configured.

We used a third-party team.

Forescout Platform isn't cheap, but it's the best solution for the environment I'm dealing with. We paid between $20,000 and $25,000 for a three-year license with maintenance.

I evaluated FortiNAC, and Forescout Platform is more robust and advanced.

I'd give Forescout Platform a rating of nine out of ten.

Mostly, I use this solution for endpoint compliance, antivirus updates to block malicious traffic access to the internal network, and for visibility, to see who is connected to the network and the infrastructure.

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.

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

I've been working with this solution for around two years.

The scalability varies. If you have 1000 endpoints, Forescout recommends the 2000 endpoint plan. Depending on the scalability you choose, the hardware and license can be extended.

We currently have three people who use this solution, including an
IT security person, an administrator, and a technical person.

For technical support, they have ActiveCare Basic, ActiveCare Advanced, and ActiveCare Premium. Mostly, I have used ActiveCare Advanced for technical support requests, and they have responded depending on the severity and also my support plan.

With regard to initial setup, it can take a bit to customize policies. Forescout requires in-depth knowledge to customize policies to monitor endpoint visibility.

It takes around one or two hours to deploy the software and have it up and running. This includes configuration and integration with the existing network. Customization takes a long time because some departments require more customization.

I had a consultant do the deployment, and it could have been better.

You can have a flexible license depending on your environment.

If you are looking for a NAC solution and you want to integrate the existing network infrastructure without upgrades or without replacing existing devices, then you should go with Forescout. Also, if you don't want to run an agent in the endpoint, Forescout is the way to go because it does not require an agent. It is optional. If you are concerned about having to run too many agents in your endpoint and don't want to add an another agent, this solution is a good choice.

Because Forescout has flexible integration and flexible pricing, I would give it a general rating of nine out of ten.

We are using the Forescout Platform for controlling the access to the network for devices.

Forescout Platform could improve the integration or compatibility with other solutions, such as Chinese-made and other market solutions. They do not have any integration with H3C,  RUCKUS Switching, Lenovo, CommScope, IBM Switching etc. which are network/Communication Brands. They do not have integration with new solutions in the market. They do integrate well with Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, and quite a few more but they could expand the integration. 

I have been using the Forescout Platform for approximately three years.

Forescout Platform is stable, it is great.

The stability of the Forescout Platform is good.

I had an issue with the license at the beginning but the support fixed the situation promptly the same day.

I rate the support from Forescout Platform a five out of five.

There are two main solutions in the market, Cisco ISE, and Forescout Platform. If we compare both of them, the Forescout Platform is best. The solution is top of the line. If someone wants to choose a NAC solution, I will definitely recommend it.

We needed this solution for our organization, it was essential. We have received a return on investment.

Cisco ISE

I would recommend this solution to others, it is the best in the market at this time.

I rate Forescout Platform a ten out of ten.

The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is not dependent on whatever suite or product you use.

The product is very easy to work with and easy to deploy.

Weaknesses of the product are usually present from the side of vendors. In the case of Cisco's vendors, they do have a presence in the South African region. The fact that Forescout Platform doesn't have a presence in the South African region is a weakness because of which you can't ask for help from them if you have any problems. Though they offer support, Forescout Platform does not offer a vendor like other products do for even East Africa ensuring they deliver better services to their customers. The aforementioned area can be considered for improvement.

Maybe integration with or onboarding an XDR solution is something I would like to see in future product releases.

I have experience with Forescout Platform for about three years. My company has a partnership with Forescout. We are also resellers of Forescout.

It is a stable solution.

It is a scalable solution.

I can recommend the solution to medium and enterprise-sized companies. I recommend an open-source product over Forescout Platform to small businesses.

The solution's technical support can onboard more users. I rate the technical support a seven out of ten.

Neutral

An advantage of Forescout Platform is that it is easy to deploy.

The deployment process took around a week.

The product's pricing is reasonable. Considering the deployment or the professional service, on the other side, along with the basic service, which was a bit technical, with the product and the licenses, Forescout Platform can compete with other products.

My company does help our customers manage Forescout Platform.

I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine and a half out of ten.

We use the Forescout Platform for network access control and device management. The solution allows us to check the posture of our workstations to ensure they are compliant before granting them access to the network. We also use it to give people different privileges and access to our routers, switches, and firewalls based on their roles.

The solution's support is excellent. They are making an effort to attract more customers, which is reflected in their fast response times.

Forescout Platform has granular features and one of the most impressive features is the agentless feature. No agent installation is necessary for Forescout, which is amazing! It allows for agentless visibility into our network, even for Cisco devices that normally require the installation of AnyConnect.

Forescout Platform needs to improve how the device works in preventing rogue servers. Cisco has an impressive way of detecting rogue servers or rogue wireless access points to help protect the network. 

There is still room for improvement in this area with the Forescout GUI.

Integration with other products can be improved upon.

Fortinet and Cisco ISE have larger communities than the one available for Forescout Platform. The community size for the Forescout Platform can be improved. Forescout Platform doesn't have a big online community where people can go and ask questions and get solutions.

I have been using the solution for four years.

The solution is stable.

The solution is scalable.

The technical support is great. They are trying to win the hearts of the customers by responding immediately to calls.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward. Large infra may take few days to deploy.

The price of Forescout is reasonable when compared to Cisco ISE.

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

We have around 50 people using the solution.

I would advise against investing in this solution for a small environment, as it is quite costly. For medium and enterprise-size environments, however, this is an option worth considering. The solution is much cheaper than Cisco ISE and Fortinet. 

The only community is still small.

Our primary use cases of Forescout Platform are network access control, user access control, and Wi-Fi network access control.

The most valuable feature of Forescout Platform is that it has everything that Aruba has at significantly less cost.

Unfortunately, Forescout Platform can only be accessed by Android systems. iOS is not supported, so there are some limitations to the operating system. I would like to see all devices have access to the solution.

Forescout needs to upgrade its development in the future.

I have been using Forescout Platform for the last two years.

Forescout Platform is very stable.

The solution is scalable. It is not one box that has limitations on licenses. Forescout Platform is more capable than Aruba ClearPass. 

Customer service and support is a four out of five overall. I am satisfied with the support I receive. 

Positive

Comparing Forescout to Aruba ClearPass, the difference is in the price and the level of policy enforcement.

The initial setup of Forescout Platform is very easy because it is pre-configured. I would rate it a five of five for the ease of setup of this product.

Forescout Platform licenses include everything integrated into the system including eyesight, recovery, and valid license. All three come in one box. It is a very competitive product, being half the price of its competitors.

5,000 user licenses will cost you between seven and eight million dollars, compared to 20 million for Aruba.

Overall, I would rate Forescout an eight out of ten.