Columbus Children's Research Institute Chooses ForeScout Technologies for Network Access ControlCCRI Chooses ForeScout's Out-of-Band Solution for Non-Disruptive Device Interrogation and Tailored Policy Enforcement |
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Cupertino, Calif. — Jan 29, 2007 —ForeScout Technologies, a provider of tailored network access control (NAC) for enterprises and government agencies, today announced that Columbus Children's Research Institute (CCRI) has chosen its CounterACT NAC appliance to secure its enterprise for both corporate and non-corporate users. The organization was in search of a NAC solution to control access to both Windows and MAC endpoints for internal users and guests. CCRI also needed a NAC solution to ensure corporate devices were meeting endpoint security policies including up-to-date anti-virus and Windows patches. After testing multiple products, both inline and out-of-band as well as client-based and clientless solutions, CCRI chose ForeScout's CounterACT solution.
"We had specific needs to meet, specifically granting appropriate access to non-corporate and corporate users and ensuring devices met endpoint security policies," said Scott Kowal, Senior Network Engineer at CCRI. "We have visitors and consultants coming in and they need access to the Internet but we need to make sure they can't access research data or financials. After testing a number of products, an out-of band and clientless solution from ForeScout fit our needs best because we were doing an enterprise-wide deployment at the core of our network. CounterACT is also seamless to users—they don't even know their devices are being interrogated because it's non-disruptive. Another reason we chose ForeScout is that we can tailor our enforcement options for groups of users with CounterACT." "CounterACT is the only non-disruptive, clientless NAC solution that moves users right into productivity," said Gord Boyce, global vice president of sales and marketing for ForeScout. "CCRI must be diligent when checking that only the right devices are gaining network access, but they can't stop everything until scanning is done. CounterACT is non-disruptive so business remains up and running while Mr. Kowal can rest assured that every device is still being scanned. We applaud CCRI for its thorough research of NAC solutions and are happy to be working with such a leader in the field." About Columbus Children's Research Institute Columbus Children's Hospital is a 115-year-old pediatric healthcare network which houses the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Columbus Children's Research Institute (CCRI) at Columbus Children's Hospital ranks among the top 10 in National Institutes of Health research awards to freestanding children's hospitals in the United States. More information is available by calling (614) 722-KIDS or through www.columbuschildrens.com. |
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About ForeScout Technologies, Inc.
ForeScout's clientless network access control (NAC) solutions enable customers to implement and enforce network access policies of both managed and unmanaged devices in both a pre and post connect mode to gain complete control over network security without disrupting end-user productivity. ForeScout's flagship product, CounterACT, combines network access control and signature-less intrusion prevention in a single network appliance that interrogates and enforces controlled access of every device while seamlessly integrating with any existing IT infrastructure. ForeScout's NAC is completely transparent and enables enterprises to tailor enforcement to match the exact level of each policy violation, eliminating disruptions during device interrogation. Today, Fortune 500 corporations and government agencies have deployed ForeScout appliances globally controlling access to their networks and resources, defending against hackers and self-propagating malware, and ensuring business continuity. ForeScout's headquarters are located in Cupertino, California. |
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