Forescout: Network Asset Discovery for Managed and Unmanaged Devices

Name: Forescout: Network Asset Discovery for Managed and Unmanaged Devices
Uploaded: 2026-07-10T06:00:13-04:00
Duration: 1 min 17 s
Description: DidYouKnow? #Forescout shines a light on your complex networks! What do you do when the amount of unmanageable devices exceed the number of managed devices? Our CTO, Justin Foster, how we bring the light to the deepest darkest corners of your network a...

Forescout

07/10/2026

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TL;DR

Unmanaged devices without endpoint security agents now often outnumber managed devices on enterprise networks, requiring a network-based discovery approach.
Forescout uses passive sensors and active probes to understand hundreds of protocols, including specialized OT protocols, for comprehensive asset identification.
The platform determines device function, make, and model to detect unauthorized assets and collects over a thousand attributes from managed devices for policy enforcement.

Summary

This brief overview from Forescout addresses a critical challenge in modern enterprise networks: the proliferation of unmanaged devices that cannot support traditional endpoint security agents. The video explains how Forescout's network-based discovery approach uses passive sensors and active probes to identify and classify every asset on the network, including specialized OT devices. By understanding hundreds of protocols and collecting over a thousand attributes per device, the platform enables organizations to detect unauthorized assets, enforce security policies, and establish comprehensive visibility across complex environments. The solution positions network-based asset discovery as the essential foundation for any effective security program, particularly as unmanaged devices increasingly outnumber those with endpoint protection.

Chapters

0:00 - The Unmanaged Device Challenge
0:24 - Network-Based Discovery Approach
0:43 - Managed Device Introspection
0:59 - Foundation for Security

Key Quotes

0:12 "In today's complex networks, the amount of unmanageable devices, meaning the ones that cannot have endpoint security controls installed, often exceeds the amount of managed devices."
0:35 "We correctly determine the function, make, and model to help you detect assets that should not be on your network, like the Nintendo the intern brought in."
0:54 "We collect over a thousand attributes about what your organization owns, helping you make decisions and enforce control."

FAQ

How does Forescout discover devices that can't run endpoint security software?

Forescout uses a network-based approach combining passive sensors and active probes to identify devices without requiring any software installation. This allows discovery of IoT devices, OT equipment, and other unmanageable assets by analyzing network traffic and understanding hundreds of protocols.

What information does Forescout collect about network assets?

For unmanaged devices, Forescout determines function, make, and model through network analysis. For managed devices, the platform performs on-device introspection to collect over a thousand attributes, providing comprehensive visibility for security decisions and policy enforcement.

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