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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
AWS IoT Device Defender
Star Rating
(57)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS IoT Device DefenderForescout Platform
Star Rating
(15)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Forescout PlatformSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AWS IoT Device Defender excels in "IoT Network Security" with a score of 9.0, while Forescout Network Security shines in "Vulnerability Assessment" with a score of 9.0, indicating both products are strong in their respective areas of focus.
- Reviewers mention that AWS IoT Device Defender has a robust "Alerts & Notifications" feature, scoring 9.1, which helps users stay informed about potential security threats, whereas Forescout's "Alerts & Notifications" feature scores even higher at 9.7, suggesting a more comprehensive alerting system.
- G2 users highlight that AWS IoT Device Defender's "Data Protection" score of 8.7 is commendable, but Forescout Network Security's focus on "Identity Lifecycle" and "Threat Protection" with scores of 8.3 and 8.8 respectively, provides a more rounded approach to security management.
- Users on G2 report that AWS IoT Device Defender's "Ease of Use" score of 7.9 is lower compared to Forescout's impressive score of 9.2, indicating that Forescout may offer a more user-friendly interface for everyday users.
- Reviewers mention that both products have similar "Ease of Setup" scores of 8.7, suggesting that users may find both solutions relatively easy to implement in their environments.
- Users say that AWS IoT Device Defender's "Quality of Support" score of 8.6 is higher than Forescout's 7.7, indicating that AWS may provide better customer support experiences based on user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS IoT Device Defender
No pricing availableForescout Platform
No pricing availableFree Trial
AWS IoT Device Defender
No trial information availableForescout Platform
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
36
8.3
8
Ease of Use
7.9
36
9.2
8
Ease of Setup
8.7
20
8.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.4
20
8.0
5
Quality of Support
8.6
34
7.7
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
19
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
30
10.0
8
Features by Category
Data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Network
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Network Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Identity Management
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Maintenance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Risk Analysis
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Vulnerability Assesment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Connected Device Security
8.4
24
9.0
5
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
9.0
23
9.3
5
8.5
19
Not enough data
9.1
23
9.7
5
Platform
8.8
24
9.7
5
8.4
23
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
Asset Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
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Risk Management
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Systems Management - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Connected Device Security - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
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Generative AI - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Orchestration
Not enough data
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Information
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Personalization
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Orchestration
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Response
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS IoT Device Defender and Forescout Platform are categorized as IoT Security Solutions
Unique Categories
AWS IoT Device Defender has no unique categories
Forescout Platform is categorized as Network Security Policy Management (NSPM), Zero Trust Networking, Network Access Control (NAC), Attack Surface Management, Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Threat Intelligence, Exposure Management Platforms, and OT Security Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS IoT Device Defender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Forescout Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Computer & Network Security
10.9%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.6%
Other
43.6%
Computer & Network Security
42.9%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Hospital & Health Care
14.3%
Security and Investigations
7.1%
Internet
7.1%
Other
14.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
How can I improve my IoT device security?
1 Comment
AS
ways to improve iot device security:
change defqult passwords
make sure software is protected
use encrypted protocolsRead more
AWS IoT Device Defender has no more discussions with answers
Forescout Platform has no discussions with answers
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