Forescout Takes Top IoT/IIoT Security Honor at SC Awards Europe 2026

Event summary

  • Forescout's platform won 'Best IoT/IIoT Security Solution' at SC Awards Europe 2026.
  • The award recognizes Forescout's capabilities in securing IT, OT, IoT, IoMT, and IIoT environments.
  • Forescout's platform offers continuous asset visibility, risk-aware network segmentation, and policy-based control.
  • Barry Mainz, Forescout CEO, highlighted the growing threat of Frontier AI in connected environments.
  • The SC Awards Europe winners are selected by an independent panel of industry experts.

The big picture

Forescout's win underscores the growing importance of securing complex, interconnected environments as cyber threats evolve. The recognition comes at a time when industrial IoT and operational technology networks are increasingly targeted by sophisticated attacks. Forescout's focus on risk-aware segmentation and dynamic threat containment positions it as a key player in the critical infrastructure security space.

What we're watching

Threat Evolution
How Frontier AI will accelerate attack velocity in IoT/IIoT environments and challenge existing security frameworks.
Market Differentiation
Whether Forescout can sustain its leadership position amid increasing competition in IoT/IIoT security.
Regulatory Impact
The pace at which regulatory bodies will mandate stricter security standards for critical infrastructure.

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