ForeScout Trumps Cisco and 11 Other Network Access Control Vendors in Network World Clear Choice Test, Placing Second to Symantec

Network World Test Diligently Evaluates Authentication/Authorization, Endpoint Assessment/Environment Information, Enforcement and Management; ForeScout Shines CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeScout Technologies, aleading provider of clientless network access control (NAC) for Fortune 500enterprises and government organizations, announced that Network World hasgiven its CounterACT appliance an overall score of 4.38 out of 5 in itscomprehensive Clear Choice test of 13 NAC point products (Network World,July 30, 2007). CounterACT placed second only to Symantec's NAC offering,outperforming NAC solutions from Bradford Networks, Check Point Software,Cisco, ConSentry Networks, InfoExpress, Juniper Networks, LockdownNetworks, McAfee, StillSecure, Trend Micro and Vernier Networks. Mandy Andress, a member of the Network World Lab Alliance, conductedthe review. In her introduction article entitled "NAC alternatives hit themark," Andress noted that ForeScout stood out in the areas of solid NACfunctionality, all-around endpoint assessment, remediation functionalityand overall management. Some of the specifics from her July 30th reviewarticles include: -- ForeScout "provides the best data searching capability to help administrators understand the relationship between devices, users, integrity issues, and remediation. ForeScout provides a web-based network portal that allows authorized users to search based on criteria such as user name, IP address and MAC address, to name a few examples. You can see displayed all the data for a system and see how the system was accessed, what integrity issues the system had, what enforcement actions were taken. You can also run a search and see all the systems a specific user accessed." -- "In addition to the standard clients and server used as part of the test bed, CounterAct also identified the VoIP phone, TiVo, and PDA on the network. Overall, using Nmap, a staple tool in any security professional's arsenal, makes the management of all the embedded devices the easiest of all products tested." -- The Scorecard cited the following positive aspects about CounterACT: "Endpoint assessment timing can be configured on a check-by-check basis; wide variety of enforcement options; unique network portal is useful for data analysis; one of the stronger reporting engines tested." "Ms. Andress' detailed evaluation significantly levels the playingfield, removing the marketing hype in the NAC marketplace," said T. KentElliott, CEO of ForeScout. "ForeScout's customers' direct experience withour NAC offering, CounterACT, reinforces the same strengths highlighted inMs. Andress' review. Network World has provided a great service tocompanies looking to buy NAC technology through clearly articulatingimportant elements that must be considered for viable, long-term networkaccess control deployment. We appreciate the diligent work performed by aprestigious publication like Network World." "We consistently win competitive bakeoffs when money -- not justbragging rights -- is on the line," said Gord Boyce, president ofForeScout. "This test result is consistent with our field experienceproving that for NAC, prospects must look at ForeScout's CounterACT." About Network World Network World, Inc., the Leader in Network Knowledge, empowers networkIT executives through education, information and community. Network World,an IDG company, is the leading provider of news, analysis, reviews, eventsand education on information technology. 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About ForeScout ForeScout's clientless network access control (NAC) solutions enablecustomers to implement and enforce network access policies of both managedand unmanaged devices in both a pre and post connect mode to gain completecontrol over network security without disrupting end-user productivity.ForeScout's flagship product, CounterACT, combines NAC and signature-lessintrusion prevention in a single network appliance that interrogates andenforces controlled access of every device while seamlessly integratingwith any existing IT infrastructure. ForeScout's NAC is completelytransparent and enables enterprises to tailor enforcement to match theexact level of each policy violation, eliminating disruptions during deviceinterrogation. Today, Fortune 500 corporations and government agencies havedeployed ForeScout appliances globally controlling access to their networksand resources, defending against hackers and self-propagating malware, andensuring business continuity. ForeScout's headquarters are located inCupertino, California. More information can be found athttp://www.forescout.com.