Forescout Technologies, a global cybersecurity leader, has partnered with NVIDIA to enhance the security of critical infrastructure through the integration of the Forescout 4D Platform™ with NVIDIA’s BlueField Data Processing Units (DPUs). Announced at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, this collaboration aims to streamline network monitoring and security management in operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. Christina Hoefer, Vice President of OT/IoT Vertical and Strategy at Forescout, emphasized the efficiency gains from this integration. " Customers will be able to monitor more areas of their networks and process data much faster, all without the cost and complexity of adding more physical appliances," she stated. The merging of IT, OT, and IoT systems brings increased risk and complexity, particularly in critical infrastructure sectors. These industries need powerful computing solutions to manage expansive and varied networks, detect threats swiftly, and assess the risk of every connected device while ensuring minimal downtime and operational continuity. Running Forescout's on-premises sensor directly on NVIDIA BlueField allows users to offload computationally intensive tasks, such as deep packet inspection. This not only accelerates data processing but also enhances asset intelligence and real-time monitoring, equipping security teams with timely insights to counter emerging threats. Ofir Arkin, Senior Distinguished Architect for Cybersecurity at NVIDIA, highlighted the importance of this integration in addressing the unique challenges of securing critical infrastructure. "These environments are some of the most complex, and the convergence of IT and OT, driven by digital transformation, significantly broadens the threat landscape," he explained. "By leveraging the Forescout platform on NVIDIA BlueField, organizations can achieve better asset discovery and robust enforcement of security controls, even in distributed settings.” This integration marks the beginning of Forescout’s continued innovation in the cybersecurity domain. Building on its expertise in OT security, the company is expanding its generative AI capabilities. These enhancements offer contextually rich augmentation of asset and risk detection, potential cause identification, and recommended remediation steps, thereby reinforcing cyber resilience and governance. Forescout has been a trusted name in managing cyber risk for over two decades. Its 4D Platform™ provides comprehensive asset intelligence and continuous assessment across IT, OT, IoT, and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) environments. The platform supports both managed and unmanaged assets, whether they are equipped with agents or not. Forescout’s open architecture ensures that every cybersecurity investment is more effective through seamless data integration and automated workflow orchestration with over 100 security and IT products. Forescout Research – Vedere Labs – is recognized as an industry leader in device intelligence. They continuously curate unique and proprietary threat intelligence that powers the Forescout platform, making it a robust tool for advanced cybersecurity measures. In summary, the partnership between Forescout and NVIDIA addresses the pressing needs of critical infrastructure organizations by providing scalable, efficient, and powerful security solutions. This integration leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance network monitoring, accelerate data processing, and improve overall cybersecurity, paving the way for a more resilient and secure future.