Compare Forescout Platform and Microsoft Defender for IoT 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Forescout Platform
Star Rating
(16)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Forescout PlatformMicrosoft Defender for IoT
Star Rating
(101)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for IoTSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Forescout Platform excels in ease of use, with users appreciating its intuitive interface and quick implementation process. One user highlighted its agentless security appliance, which allows for instant discovery and classification of endpoints connected to the network.
- Users say that Microsoft Defender for IoT provides deep visibility into IoT and OT networks, making it easier to monitor traditionally hard-to-track devices. The agentless deployment is particularly praised for its effectiveness in industrial environments, enhancing real-time threat detection capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Forescout is a trusted vendor in the realm of Network Access Control, with features that support heterogeneous environments. This flexibility is a significant advantage for organizations with diverse device ecosystems.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Defender for IoT is effective in identifying vulnerabilities and threats across the entire IoT environment, including existing devices lacking built-in security agents. This comprehensive approach helps users secure their networks more effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Forescout Platform has a higher rating for quality of support, Microsoft Defender for IoT still offers solid assistance, with users noting its helpful resources and responsiveness in addressing issues.
- Users report that both platforms have their strengths, but Forescout's focus on security and access control features, such as policy-based automatic actions, gives it an edge in environments where security is paramount, while Microsoft Defender for IoT shines in its ability to streamline transactions and provide transparency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Forescout Platform
No pricing availableMicrosoft Defender for IoT
No pricing availableFree Trial
Forescout Platform
No trial information availableMicrosoft Defender for IoT
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
8
8.4
71
Ease of Use
9.2
8
8.4
75
Ease of Setup
8.7
5
8.1
52
Ease of Admin
8.0
5
8.2
36
Quality of Support
7.7
8
8.4
72
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
5
8.6
35
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
8
8.1
66
Features by Category
Data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Network
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Security
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Identity Management
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
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Network Maintenance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
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Network Monitoring
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Risk Analysis
Not enough data
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Vulnerability Assesment
Not enough data
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Automation
Not enough data
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Connected Device Security
9.0
5
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
9.3
5
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.5
18
9.7
5
8.6
24
Platform
9.7
5
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.6
24
Asset Management
Not enough data
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Monitoring
Not enough data
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Risk Management
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
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Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Systems Management - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
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Connected Device Security - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
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Reporting - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
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Generative AI - OT Security Tools
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Orchestration
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Information
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Personalization
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
Not enough data
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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
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Automation
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Orchestration
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Response
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Forescout Platform and Microsoft Defender for IoT are categorized as IoT Security Solutions and OT Security Tools
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, and Exposure Management Platforms
Microsoft Defender for IoT has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Forescout Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender for IoT
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 & 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%
Information Technology and Services
14.1%
Computer Software
12.1%
Computer & Network Security
8.1%
Financial Services
8.1%
Automotive
4.0%
Other
53.5%
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Discussions
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Microsoft Defender for IoT has no discussions with answers
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