Federal Zero Trust Push Fuels 2025 Forescout Growth, Signals Shift in Security Spending
Event summary
- Forescout increased $1M+ deals by 75% with Civilian agencies and 29% with DoD agencies in 2025.
- Forescout is currently deployed across more than 70 U.S. federal entities.
- The company achieved FedRAMP High Impact Level “In Process” designation.
- Forescout released patented technology for detecting non-quantum-safe encryption.
The big picture
The U.S. Federal Government’s increased investment in Zero Trust architectures, particularly those emphasizing asset visibility and control, is driving significant growth for Forescout. This shift reflects a broader trend toward operationalizing Zero Trust and preparing for the challenges of post-quantum cryptography, as adversaries increasingly target lateral movement within complex hybrid IT environments. Forescout's ability to capitalize on this trend will depend on its execution and continued innovation in asset intelligence and network security.
What we're watching
- FedRAMP Impact
- The FedRAMP High Impact designation will likely accelerate Forescout’s adoption within federal agencies, but the speed of this adoption hinges on the agency’s internal processes and backlog of authorizations.
- Quantum Readiness
- The release of Forescout’s non-quantum-safe encryption detection technology indicates a proactive approach, but the broader market’s ability to migrate to post-quantum cryptography will determine the long-term demand for Forescout’s services.
- Containment Strategy
- Forescout’s emphasis on containment as a key security control suggests a shift in federal priorities; whether this trend continues and drives sustained demand for Forescout’s asset intelligence and UZTNA capabilities remains to be seen.
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