In a joint effort to strengthen cybersecurity in critical infrastructure, Forescout Technologies Inc. and Xage Security have announced a superlative alliance. August 4, 2025 will mark the beginning of an unprecedented solution that drives universal access to networks based on Zero Trust in the industrial and energy sectors.
This collaboration combines Forescout's device discovery and analysis technology with Xage's policy enforcement for more precise control, offering automated visibility and remote access without the need for agents or VPNs. With a focus on protecting complex and long-lived assets in industrial environments, it seeks to overcome the limitations of disconnected and difficult-to-update systems.
The solution offers:
- Comprehensive device visibility: It spans IT and OT up to IoT and IoMT, even without agents.
- Remote access without VPN: Based on temporary and targeted sessions, tailored to the needs of the industrial environment.
- Zero Trust-based access controls: Granular personalization according to users and specific contexts.
- Scalability and agentless protection: Compatible with modern and legacy devices.
- Resilient offline operation: Maintains access controls in isolated networks.
- Regulatory compliance: Compatible with standards such as NERC CIP, TSA and IEC, facilitating audits.
Christina Hoefer, vice president of Forescout, highlights the importance of this strategic alliance that safeguards essential systems globally. Bonnie Simmons, from Xage Security, highlights the ability to tackle complex threats without friction, adding significant value to organizations.
The solution is characterized by rapid deployment, possible in a single day, enabling secure access from any location, including remote or in orbit. This technology has been tested with entities such as the U.S. Space Force and companies such as PETRONAS.
Approaches such as Zero Trust redefine the security of critical infrastructure, using temporary access and encryption measures that minimize risks and protect legacy systems, all in line with key sector regulations. This alliance promises to revolutionize the way we protect the planet's most sensitive environments.
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