Forescout and Netskope Announce Partnership to Strengthen Zero Trust Security
Forescout and Netskope announced a joint zero-trust solution for IT/OT/IoT/IoMT devices on February 26, 2026, combining real-time device intelligence with AI-driven cloud security to protect both north-south and east-west traffic.
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Forescout Technologies Inc., a global leader in cybersecurity, and Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK), a leader in security and networking for the cloud and AI era, announced on February 26, 2026, a joint solution providing zero-trust security for all IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT devices, whether managed or unmanaged. This joint solution combines Forescout’s real-time device intelligence with Netskope’s intelligent AI and cloud security. This enables continuous and dynamic adaptation of access control based on device posture and risk, achieving zero trust regardless of where the device connects.
Overview of the Joint Solution
The joint solution from Forescout and Netskope allows customers to comprehensively apply zero-trust policies regardless of device type or location. While many standalone Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions only address north-south traffic, this solution uniquely protects communications at the local network level as well. By combining Forescout’s real-time detection and assessment of assets connected behind routers and firewalls with Netskope’s adaptive private access control, the solution continuously evaluates context and risk to contain lateral movement and enable automated remediation across the enterprise.
Co-developed with a Fortune 500 Financial Services Firm
A world-leading financial services firm is currently utilizing this joint solution to gain visibility into hundreds of thousands of devices, closing coverage gaps across remote, on-premises, and diverse device types. The integrated solution has significantly improved visibility and serves as a critical tool for compliance and risk management.
Barry Mainz, CEO of Forescout, stated: "As the digital landscape expands and becomes more complex, we are helping organizations shrink their attack surface. The number and variety of devices are growing rapidly, as are applications, users, and access points. By partnering with Netskope and integrating our best-of-breed solutions, we provide customers with complete visibility and control across their entire environment. Policies are automatically adjusted based on changing conditions, allowing security policies to be applied to all communications, from north-south (cloud) to east-west (local network). This is the gold standard for 'universal' zero-trust network access in practice."
Sanjay Beri, CEO of Netskope, stated: "Modern security and performance in the cloud and AI era require a zero-trust approach to protect data and maintain business resilience. The joint solution from Netskope and Forescout meets the scale, speed, and diversity that enterprises demand, providing the consistent, integrated secure access that organizations need."
Market Needs and Challenges
Today, many organizations deploy disparate point solutions that do not communicate with each other and are often managed by siloed teams. This results in visibility gaps and limited control. Enterprises need a solution that provides consistent policy application from cloud to user to device, delivering seamless and comprehensive secure access.
Key Benefits of Implementation
The joint solution combines the strengths of both market-leading solutions. Benefits include:
Universal Zero-Trust Policy: Applying consistent, granular security rules across all assets, including standard computers, mobile devices, OT, IoT, and medical devices (IoMT).
Visibility and Risk Assessment: Identifying local endpoints and unmanaged IoT devices that traditional agents cannot detect or that exist outside the network perimeter, eliminating security blind spots.
Containment of Lateral Movement: Controlling east-west local network traffic to minimize the impact of new threats before they spread, strengthening defense.
Streamlined Compliance: Simplifying adherence to frameworks like HIPAA, NIST, and CIS by ensuring unmanaged devices meet corporate security standards through continuous assessment.
Adaptive Security Implementation: Automatically adjusting access decisions and security policies in real-time based on device posture, user behavior, application sensitivity, and observed risk, reducing reliance on static rules and manual updates.
This press release is based on the announcement made in the U.S. on February 26, 2026. The solution is available to Netskope customers now. For more information, visit the website or contact your sales representative.
Website: https://www.netskope.com/jp/get-started
About Forescout
For over 25 years, enterprises and government agencies worldwide have trusted Forescout to secure their networks. From pioneering Network Access Control (NAC) to providing Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA), Forescout leads the evolution of enterprise network security across IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT environments. The Forescout 4D Platform™ provides comprehensive asset intelligence, continuous risk assessment, and dynamic control for all managed and unmanaged assets, enhanced by Vedere Labs' proprietary threat intelligence. Leveraging agent-based AI workflows and Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) actions, Forescout continuously analyzes threats, adjusts responses, and integrates seamlessly with over 180 security and IT products.
About Netskope
Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK) is a leader in security and networking for the cloud and AI era. It provides optimized access and real-time, context-based security for people, devices, data, and the entire AI ecosystem—including agents, applications, tools, and LLMs—meeting the needs of both security and network teams. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the Netskope One platform, zero-trust engine, and powerful NewEdge network to visualize usage, reduce security risks, and improve network performance across all cloud, AI, SaaS, web, and private applications.
For more information, visit netskope.com/jp.
Overview of the Joint Solution
The joint solution from Forescout and Netskope allows customers to comprehensively apply zero-trust policies regardless of device type or location. While many standalone Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions only address north-south traffic, this solution uniquely protects communications at the local network level as well. By combining Forescout’s real-time detection and assessment of assets connected behind routers and firewalls with Netskope’s adaptive private access control, the solution continuously evaluates context and risk to contain lateral movement and enable automated remediation across the enterprise.
Co-developed with a Fortune 500 Financial Services Firm
A world-leading financial services firm is currently utilizing this joint solution to gain visibility into hundreds of thousands of devices, closing coverage gaps across remote, on-premises, and diverse device types. The integrated solution has significantly improved visibility and serves as a critical tool for compliance and risk management.
Barry Mainz, CEO of Forescout, stated: "As the digital landscape expands and becomes more complex, we are helping organizations shrink their attack surface. The number and variety of devices are growing rapidly, as are applications, users, and access points. By partnering with Netskope and integrating our best-of-breed solutions, we provide customers with complete visibility and control across their entire environment. Policies are automatically adjusted based on changing conditions, allowing security policies to be applied to all communications, from north-south (cloud) to east-west (local network). This is the gold standard for 'universal' zero-trust network access in practice."
Sanjay Beri, CEO of Netskope, stated: "Modern security and performance in the cloud and AI era require a zero-trust approach to protect data and maintain business resilience. The joint solution from Netskope and Forescout meets the scale, speed, and diversity that enterprises demand, providing the consistent, integrated secure access that organizations need."
Market Needs and Challenges
Today, many organizations deploy disparate point solutions that do not communicate with each other and are often managed by siloed teams. This results in visibility gaps and limited control. Enterprises need a solution that provides consistent policy application from cloud to user to device, delivering seamless and comprehensive secure access.
Key Benefits of Implementation
The joint solution combines the strengths of both market-leading solutions. Benefits include:
Universal Zero-Trust Policy: Applying consistent, granular security rules across all assets, including standard computers, mobile devices, OT, IoT, and medical devices (IoMT).
Visibility and Risk Assessment: Identifying local endpoints and unmanaged IoT devices that traditional agents cannot detect or that exist outside the network perimeter, eliminating security blind spots.
Containment of Lateral Movement: Controlling east-west local network traffic to minimize the impact of new threats before they spread, strengthening defense.
Streamlined Compliance: Simplifying adherence to frameworks like HIPAA, NIST, and CIS by ensuring unmanaged devices meet corporate security standards through continuous assessment.
Adaptive Security Implementation: Automatically adjusting access decisions and security policies in real-time based on device posture, user behavior, application sensitivity, and observed risk, reducing reliance on static rules and manual updates.
This press release is based on the announcement made in the U.S. on February 26, 2026. The solution is available to Netskope customers now. For more information, visit the website or contact your sales representative.
Website: https://www.netskope.com/jp/get-started
About Forescout
For over 25 years, enterprises and government agencies worldwide have trusted Forescout to secure their networks. From pioneering Network Access Control (NAC) to providing Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA), Forescout leads the evolution of enterprise network security across IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT environments. The Forescout 4D Platform™ provides comprehensive asset intelligence, continuous risk assessment, and dynamic control for all managed and unmanaged assets, enhanced by Vedere Labs' proprietary threat intelligence. Leveraging agent-based AI workflows and Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) actions, Forescout continuously analyzes threats, adjusts responses, and integrates seamlessly with over 180 security and IT products.
About Netskope
Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK) is a leader in security and networking for the cloud and AI era. It provides optimized access and real-time, context-based security for people, devices, data, and the entire AI ecosystem—including agents, applications, tools, and LLMs—meeting the needs of both security and network teams. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the Netskope One platform, zero-trust engine, and powerful NewEdge network to visualize usage, reduce security risks, and improve network performance across all cloud, AI, SaaS, web, and private applications.
For more information, visit netskope.com/jp.
FAQ
How does this benefit Taiwan's semiconductor industry?
It provides critical visibility and security for OT/IoT assets, which are essential for protecting high-tech manufacturing environments from lateral movement threats.