Forescout, Netskope Integrate for Universal Zero Trust Access
Event summary
- Forescout and Netskope have integrated their platforms to provide Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) across all device types, including IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT.
- The integration focuses on securing East-West communications within local networks, a gap often missed by traditional ZTNA solutions.
- A Fortune 500 financial services customer is already using the integrated solution to discover and secure hundreds of thousands of devices.
- The partnership aims to address the problem of disparate, siloed security solutions that create visibility gaps and limit control.
The big picture
The partnership reflects the growing recognition that Zero Trust security requires a holistic approach, extending beyond cloud-based applications to encompass all connected devices. Many enterprises struggle with fragmented security architectures and a lack of visibility into their entire asset landscape, creating significant attack surface. By combining Forescout’s device intelligence with Netskope’s cloud security capabilities, the companies aim to address this critical gap and simplify the implementation of Zero Trust principles across diverse environments.
What we're watching
- Adoption Rate
- The success of this partnership hinges on the ability of Forescout and Netskope to drive adoption beyond their existing customer base, particularly within organizations with complex, heterogeneous environments.
- Competitive Response
- Other security vendors will likely accelerate their own ZTNA and device intelligence offerings, potentially eroding the competitive advantage gained by Forescout and Netskope.
- Integration Depth
- The long-term value of the partnership will depend on the depth and breadth of the integration, and whether it can truly deliver on the promise of universal Zero Trust policy enforcement.
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