Forescout
MDR built for OT/ICS, IoT, and unmanaged infrastructure that traditional agents cannot reach
- Service
- MDR
- Response
- Contain threats
Best for
Critical infrastructure organizations (energy, manufacturing, utilities)Usually replaces
Blind spots in OT/ICS and IoT environmentsCheck first
Premium pricing positions Forescout above most MDR competitorsCoverage
Covers
- eyeSight agentless device discovery and classification across IT, OT, and IoT
- eyeInspect deep packet inspection for OT/ICS protocol analysis (Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, etc.)
- Forescout XDR correlating threats across IT, OT, IoT, and cloud environments
Pros and limits
Works well
- Unmatched visibility into OT/ICS, IoT, and unmanaged devices where traditional agents cannot be deployed
- Vedere Labs provides dedicated OT/ICS threat research and vulnerability intelligence
- FedRAMP authorized with strong government and critical infrastructure credentials
Watch out for
- Complex deployment requiring 30-60 days for full onboarding — longer than typical MDR providers
- Less proven for traditional IT-only MDR compared to specialists like CrowdStrike or Arctic Wolf
- Requires Forescout's own platform — not a vendor-agnostic managed service
Pricing
- Billing model
- Per-asset, Custom
- Minimum contract
- 12 months
- Proof of concept
- Available
- Onboarding
- 30-60 days
Premium pricing reflecting OT/IoT specialization and enterprise-grade deployments. Custom quotes based on asset count and environment complexity.
Connects with
- SIEM
- Forescout XDR (proprietary)
- EDR / Endpoint
- CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, Carbon Black
- Cloud
- AWS, Azure
- Other
- ServiceNow, Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Fortinet
Questions
What makes Forescout different from traditional MDR providers?
Forescout specializes in environments that traditional MDR providers cannot see — OT/ICS systems, IoT devices, medical equipment, and unmanaged infrastructure. Its eyeSight and eyeInspect technologies provide agentless device discovery and deep packet inspection for industrial protocols, making it the MDR of choice for critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and healthcare organizations with connected operational technology.
How much does Forescout MDR cost?
Forescout uses per-asset pricing with custom quotes based on environment size and complexity. It is positioned at the premium end of the MDR market. Mid-market organizations typically pay between $15,000-$40,000 per month, while large enterprises and critical infrastructure organizations can expect $40,000-$120,000 per month.
Is Forescout FedRAMP authorized?
Yes. Forescout holds FedRAMP authorization, making it suitable for federal government agencies and defense contractors. The platform also supports CMMC, NIST, and NERC CIP compliance requirements, which are critical for government, defense, and energy sector organizations.