Link copied to clipboard # Forescout Platform vs HPE Aruba Networking SSE Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/forescout-platform/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/export.csv) Forescout PlatformHPE Aruba Networking SSE[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Forescout Platform** [ 4.5/5(17) ](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews#reviews) **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** [ 4.3/5(44) ](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Forescout Platform** No pricing available **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Forescout Platform** 3 months Based on 6 responses **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** 2 monthsFaster Based on 10 responses Return on Investment **Forescout Platform** Not enough reviews yet **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** 15 months Based on 7 responses Perceived Cost **Forescout Platform** Not enough reviews yet **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** $$$$$ Average Discount **Forescout Platform** Not enough reviews yet **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** Not enough reviews yet Pros & Cons **Forescout Platform** [ Security (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1150007&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Internet Security (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1150305&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complex Implementation (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1149443&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Dependency Issues (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1150204&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** [ Ease of Use (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1207790&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Performance Efficiency (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1207798&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Performance Issues (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1971124&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Insufficient Training (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1207784&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Forescout Platform** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image") ActiveDirectory Domain... ](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8fce4cdac434b53f25936f9cbf18d3d1/cisco-meraki.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Cisco Meraki ](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9a05b2e8752221bee881a302a02b612a/fortigate-vm-ngfw.jpg "Product Avatar Image") FortiGate-VM NGFW ](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9f5cba7cc6d5f6cc378e063e63a669ea/fortimanager.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") FortiManager ](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimanager/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/integrations) **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** Not enough data Screenshots **Forescout Platform** ![Forescout Platform screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1718819/Screenshot-2026-03-26-at-10.26.47-AM.png) **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** No screenshot available Ratings Meets Requirements **Forescout Platform** 8.5 8.510 **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** 9.5 9.528 Ease of Use **Forescout Platform** 9.2 9.210 **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** 8.6 8.630 Ease of Setup **Forescout Platform** 8.6 8.67 **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** 7.6 7.626 Ease of Admin **Forescout Platform** 8.1 8.16 **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** 8.3 8.325 Quality of Support **Forescout Platform** 8.2 8.210 **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** 8.7 8.730 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Forescout Platform** 8.6 8.66 **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** 9.0 9.024 Product Direction (% positive) **Forescout Platform** 10.0 10.09 **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** 9.0 9.024 Features Network Access Control (NAC)[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.0 7 9.2 11 Data Data Protection 8.7 5 8.9(won by 0.2) 9 Remote Access 9.0(tied score) 5 9.0(tied score) 7 Network Access 9.7(won by 0.2) 6 9.5 10 Network Security 8.6 6 9.5(won by 0.9) 10 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Scaling 9.0 7 9.4(won by 0.4) 9 Audit 8.6 6 8.9(won by 0.3) 9 Logistics Blockage 9.7(won by 0.5) 5 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 9.2 10 IoT 8.9 6 9.2(won by 0.3) 8 Processes Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 8 Additional Functionality Policy Creation Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Authentication Methods Not enough data Not enough data Profiling Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Device Support Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Asset Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Zero Trust Networking[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.3 5 Not enough data Network Management API/Integrations 9.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Network Segmentation Not enough data Not enough data Network Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Security Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Security Security Automation Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Workload Protection Not enough data Not enough data Data Protection Not enough data Not enough data Identity Management Adaptive Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Identity Scoring Not enough data Not enough data User Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data IoT Security Solutions[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.3 6 Not enough data Connected Device Security Vulnerability Assessment 9.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data IoT Network Security 9.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Alerts & Notifications 9.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Identity Lifecycle Not enough data Not enough data Threat Protection Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Incident Response Not enough data Not enough data OTA Updates Not enough data Not enough data Platform Dashboard 9.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Reporting 8.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Hardware Not enough data Not enough data Performance Not enough data Not enough data Show 9 feature categories with incomplete data Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Penetration Testing Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data DNS Leak Protection Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Firewalls Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Certificate Assessment Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Automated Containment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Asset Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Penetration Testing Not enough data Not enough data Runtime Container Security Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Issue Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Setting/Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Asset Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Protection Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data SQL Injections Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Network Maintenance Policy Optimization Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Network Management Network Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Console Not enough data Not enough data Network Monitoring Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Change Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk-Based Vulnerability Management[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Risk Scoring Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Risk-Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Assesment Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Contextual Data Not enough data Not enough data Dashboards Not enough data Not enough data Automation Automated Remediation Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Security Testing Not enough data Not enough data Test Automation Not enough data Not enough data Attack Surface Management[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Asset Management Asset Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Shadow IT Detection Not enough data Not enough data Change Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Gap Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Risk-Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Reconnaissance Not enough data Not enough data At-Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Financial Data Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Virus Definition Update Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Exposure Management Platforms[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms Predictive Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Automated Threat Detection Not enough data Not enough data Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms Comprehensive Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Advanced Analytics and Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms Integration and Data Consolidation Not enough data Not enough data Real-time Monitoring and Alerts Not enough data Not enough data OT Security Tools[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Systems Management - OT Security Tools Remote Access Not enough data Not enough data Asset Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Hardware Not enough data Not enough data Connected Device Security - OT Security Tools Vulnerability Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Not enough data Not enough data Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Reporting - OT Security Tools Audit Logs Not enough data Not enough data Security Frameworks Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - OT Security Tools AI Threat Analysis Not enough data Not enough data AI Automation Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Orchestration Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data Security Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Deployment Not enough data Not enough data Sandboxing Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Information Proactive Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Intelligence Reports Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Real-time Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Personalization Endpoint Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Security Validation Not enough data Not enough data Dynamic/Code Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Event Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Web-Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Generate Attack Scenarios Not enough data Not enough data Generate Threat Detection Rules Not enough data Not enough data Generate Threat Summaries Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Analytics Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Profiling Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Backup Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Network Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Incident Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Network Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data IT Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)[Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Automation Workflow Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Automated Remediation Not enough data Not enough data Log Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Orchestration Security Orchestration Not enough data Not enough data Data Collection Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Response Alerting Not enough data Not enough data Performance Baselin Not enough data Not enough data High Availability/Disaster Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Key Performance Indicators Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Forescout Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f18e01f4f92af20c2a2b3eb8c877e9e/forescout-platform.svg "Forescout Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) Forescout Platform Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 12.5% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 31.3% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 56.3% [![HPE Aruba Networking SSE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_15e85acefdb9b7976b4dbca417d47a20/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse.jpg "HPE Aruba Networking SSE")](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews) HPE Aruba Networking SSE Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 5.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 47.2% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 47.2% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12.5% 5.6% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 31.3% 47.2% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 56.3% 47.2% Reviewers' Industry [![Forescout Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f18e01f4f92af20c2a2b3eb8c877e9e/forescout-platform.svg "Forescout Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) Forescout Platform Computer & Network Security 43.8% Information Technology and Services 18.8% Hospital & Health Care 12.5% Security and Investigations 6.3% Internet 6.3% Other 12.5% [![HPE Aruba Networking SSE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_15e85acefdb9b7976b4dbca417d47a20/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse.jpg "HPE Aruba Networking SSE")](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews) HPE Aruba Networking SSE Information Technology and Services 16.7% Banking 8.3% Education Management 8.3% Financial Services 8.3% Higher Education 8.3% Other 50.0% FAQs ## Forescout Platform vs HPE Aruba Networking SSE FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 16, 2026 ### What is the difference between HPE Aruba Networking SSE vs Forescout Platform? Forescout Platform stands out for its higher G2 rating and stronger Ease of Use score, while HPE Aruba Networking SSE leads in meeting requirements and support quality. | | [HPE Aruba Networking SSE](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews) | [Forescout Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) | | --- | --- | --- | | G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.3/5 (44 reviews) | 4.5/5 (17 reviews) | | Ease of Setup score | 7.6 | 8.6 | | Quality of Support score | 8.7 | 8.2 | | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Ease of Use | Security | ### How do the pricing models of HPE Aruba Networking SSE and Forescout Platform compare? HPE Aruba Networking SSE is viewed as the stronger value based on reviewer satisfaction with pricing and cost. - **HPE Aruba Networking SSE:** In recent reviews, several buyers note that while the product is expensive, it is considered worth the investment for its capabilities and support. - **Forescout Platform:** Reviewers frequently mention that the pricing is high compared to other NAC solutions, and some cite the cost as a significant consideration when evaluating alternatives. ### What are the best alternatives to HPE Aruba Networking SSE and Forescout Platform? The top three alternatives to HPE Aruba Networking SSE and Forescout Platform are Okta, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and FortiNAC. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [HPE Aruba Networking SSE](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews) | 4.3/5 (44 reviews) | — | Expensive but considered worth the investment | Ease of Use | | [Forescout Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) | 4.5/5 (17 reviews) | — | High pricing compared to other NAC solutions | Security | | [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1373 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Identity and access management | | [Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-identity-services-engine-ise/reviews) | 4.5/5 (52 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade NAC capabilities | | [FortiNAC](https://www.g2.com/products/fortinac/reviews) | 4.4/5 (20 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Network visibility and control | ### Which Network Access Control (NAC) features should I prioritize when comparing HPE Aruba Networking SSE and Forescout Platform? Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Security, Integration Capabilities, Implementation Complexity, and Support Quality when comparing HPE Aruba Networking SSE and Forescout Platform. - **Ease of Use:** HPE Aruba Networking SSE 8.6, Forescout Platform 9.2 - **Security:** Security is the top reviewer-cited strength for Forescout Platform (4 all-time mentions); HPE Aruba Networking SSE is noted for network security (1 all-time mention). - **Integration Capabilities:** Both products have reviewer-cited integrations (1 all-time mention each), with Forescout Platform also noted for customization (2 all-time mentions). - **Implementation Complexity:** Forescout Platform has 2 all-time mentions for complex implementation and setup; HPE Aruba Networking SSE has 1 all-time mention for complexity. - **Support Quality:** HPE Aruba Networking SSE scores 8.7, Forescout Platform 8.2 on Quality of Support. ### What are the pros and cons of HPE Aruba Networking SSE vs Forescout Platform? Forescout Platform's headline strength is security and device visibility, while HPE Aruba Networking SSE is praised for ease of use and support quality. - **HPE Aruba Networking SSE strengths:** Ease of use (2 all-time mentions), performance efficiency (2), access management (1), easy implementation (1), easy integrations (1), customer support (1). - **HPE Aruba Networking SSE trade-offs:** Performance issues (3 all-time mentions), insufficient training (2), complexity (1), authentication issues (1), limited features (1), MDM issues (1). - **Forescout Platform strengths:** Security (4 all-time mentions), internet security (3), IP addressing (3), monitoring (3), customization (2), integrations (2), visibility (2), access management (1). - **Forescout Platform trade-offs:** Complex implementation (2 all-time mentions), dependency issues (2), integration issues (2), performance issues (2), poor customer support (2), update issues (2), complex configuration (1), complexity (1), complex setup (1). ### Is HPE Aruba Networking SSE or Forescout Platform better for small businesses? HPE Aruba Networking SSE is the better fit for small businesses based on reviewer sentiment and recent use cases. - **HPE Aruba Networking SSE:** Recent reviews highlight successful deployments in mid-market and small-business environments, with specific mentions of use in schools and organizations with 200–500 employees. - **Forescout Platform:** No small-business segment share is reported, and reviews focus on enterprise and large-scale deployments. ### Which Network Access Control (NAC) platform has better integrations? Reviewers cite parity between HPE Aruba Networking SSE and Forescout Platform for integrations, with both products mentioned for integration capabilities. - **HPE Aruba Networking SSE:** Integrations are cited in recent reviews, including with Active Directory, firewalls, and switches. - **Forescout Platform:** Integrations are cited in recent reviews, including with third-party security tools, SIEM, and firewalls. ### How do HPE Aruba Networking SSE and Forescout Platform compare on customer support? HPE Aruba Networking SSE leads Forescout Platform on Quality of Support by 0.5 points, a material difference per the Delta Rule. - **HPE Aruba Networking SSE:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support, noting 24/7 availability and an AI agent for quick assistance. - **Forescout Platform:** Several reviewers mention that technical support (TAC) can be slow to resolve issues and that support for new features and integrations could be improved. ### Which is easier to implement, HPE Aruba Networking SSE or Forescout Platform? Forescout Platform leads HPE Aruba Networking SSE on Ease of Setup by 1.0 points, a material difference per the Delta Rule. - **HPE Aruba Networking SSE:** Reviewers describe the implementation as smooth for both hardware and VM approaches but note a learning curve and complexity for large-scale deployments. - **Forescout Platform:** Reviewers highlight that while initial configuration can be complex, the platform is easy to use once set up, and automation reduces manual workload. Alternatives **Forescout Platform Alternatives** ![Okta](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fc3b8f792177eb1565971fd0bb450896/okta.svg "Okta") [ Okta ](/products/okta/reviews) ![SolarWinds Observability](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/af917f02e5d5dda08cf58d16d36f6a8d/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability.svg "SolarWinds Observability") [ SolarWinds Observability ](/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) ![Cisco Duo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0c4cbb48b5fd0e4e0c50c0a558e4898e/cisco-duo.svg "Cisco Duo") [ Cisco Duo ](/products/cisco-duo/reviews) ![CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform.png "CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform") [ CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint... ](/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) **HPE Aruba Networking SSE Alternatives** ![Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7104539447b2423177c675ea25b47b31/cisco-identity-services-engine-ise.jpg "Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)") [ Cisco Identity Services... ](/products/cisco-identity-services-engine-ise/reviews) ![FortiNAC](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_bc2a1799b86d85110e1f2c4381c3181c/fortinac.png "FortiNAC") [ FortiNAC ](/products/fortinac/reviews) ![Ivanti Policy Secure](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/acee115d49f59f727a26dd6169ca64be/ivanti-policy-secure.svg "Ivanti Policy Secure") [ Ivanti Policy Secure ](/products/ivanti-policy-secure/reviews) ![ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2e500391e9bcc35588c7be8bc6b63bbc/threatlocker-zero-trust-platform.svg "ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform") [ ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform ](/products/threatlocker-zero-trust-platform/reviews) ## Forescout Platform vs HPE Aruba Networking SSE When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Forescout Platform easier to use and set up. However, HPE Aruba Networking SSE is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with HPE Aruba Networking SSE overall. - Reviewers felt that HPE Aruba Networking SSE meets the needs of their business better than Forescout Platform. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that HPE Aruba Networking SSE is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Forescout Platform over HPE Aruba Networking SSE.