Forescout 4D PlatformTM

The Forescout 4D Platform is designed for organisations that must manage cyber risk continuously across highly complex, interconnected environments. Enterprises, government agencies and critical infrastructure operators increasingly rely on a mix of IT, OT, IoT and IoMT systems, many of which are unmanaged or unagentable and therefore effectively invisible to traditional security tools. As device sprawl grows and overall device risk increases yearly, these blind spots create exposure to misconfigurations, lateral movement and advanced attacks.

Forescout addresses this challenge by delivering continuous, real-time visibility, risk assessment and policy enforcement across every connected asset, regardless of type or location. Using more than 30 discovery methods, integrations and APIs, the platform identifies, classifies and monitors devices as they connect and change. Enriched by intelligence from Forescout Research – Vedere Labs, policies and enforcement decisions are grounded in real-world exploitability. A key differentiator is the platform’s ability to operationalise Universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) at scale. Powered by agentic AI, Forescout ensures access decisions are based on verified identity, live context and current risk, with least privilege policies dynamically enforced across IT, OT, IoT and IoMT environments. Controls adapt in real time as device posture, behaviour or threat conditions change, enabling organisations to move from static compliance to continuous risk management. In 2025, Forescout introduced a patented capability to detect non-quantum safe encryption in real time, addressing a growing but often overlooked risk as organisations prepare for the quantum era. This innovation is critical given the extremely low adoption of quantum-safe methods across existing infrastructure. Advancements, including eyeScope cloud visibility, eyeSentry exposure management and edge data collectors further extend the platform’s reach and assurance. These capabilities position the Forescout 4D Platform as a comprehensive foundation for modern risk and policy management.