Oil & Gas Cybersecurity

 

Secure Oil & Gas Critical Infrastructure OT/ICS Assets and Reduce the Risk of Unplanned Downtime

Forescout provides full visibility into OT/ICS networks and detects cyberthreats before they lead to operational or security incidents. The benefits of the platform extend to every organizational level and go beyond traditional cybersecurity point solutions. With Forescout, Oil & Gas operators have a proven, safe and reliable cybersecurity solution to strengthen the defenses of their industrial control systems and operational technology network.

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OT Cybersecurity Analyst Recognition

OT Security Leader and Fast Mover

In the “GigaOm Radar for OT Security” report, analyst Chris Ray says:
“Forescout has achieved Leader status because of its exceptional ability to adapt to the evolving demands of the OT security market. As a Fast Mover, Forescout has shown notable improvements in extending its device compliance and management features over the past year, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of technological advancements in network security.”

Recognized in the Gartner® Market Guide for OT Security

According to Gartner, by 2025, 75% of OT security solutions will be interoperable with IT security solutions and delivered via multifunction platforms. The Gartner Market Guide for OT Security provides a holistic assessment of the current state of this changing market to help future-proof your OT cybersecurity strategy.

Cybersecurity Capabilities for Oil & Gas

Cybersecurity is critical in the oil and gas industry to protect critical infrastructure and ensure resilience and safety in complex, high-risk operations. The Forescout OT security Platform is designed to address the unique challenges of the sector. Whether upstream, midstream or downstream — we support all of your diverse device types and proprietary DCS systems in geographically dispersed operations and harsh industrial conditions. Attain comprehensive protection for every aspect of your operations.

Discover why Forescout leads in OT security—explore our platform in action today and see the difference for yourself.

Complete Visibility

Comprehensive IT/OT Visibility in Oil & Gas environments

You will receive unmatched visibility across your IT, OT and IoT systems, designed specifically for the unique challenges of Oil & Gas operations. From upstream to downstream, our platform gives you a complete asset inventory and intelligence, seamlessly integrating in a single view your legacy OT systems with modern IT infrastructure. This converged approach helps you boost operational efficiency and security at every stage of your operations.

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IT/OT/IoT Converged Vulnerability and Risk Management

Change the way you manage, assess and prioritize risk to make better security and business decisions. Go beyond vulnerabilities so you ycan analyze risk from every angle. See across network, operational and cyber risks with built-in metrics and tools, including our proprietary ICS/OT threat database and Vedere Labs KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities), so you can evaluate all scenarios from your own perspective.

Continuous monitoring

Specifically Designed to Detect Oil & Gas Threats

How do you protect against advanced threats to the Oil and Gas industry? Our OT security platform leverages intelligence-driven detection and behavior analysis to safeguard against cyber threats and operational disruptions. By streamlining and automating threat detection and response, free your security analysts so they can focus on the most critical tasBoost efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen your overall security posture.

Standards Compliance

Regulatory Compliance for Oil & Gas Companies

If managing compliance across all your devices and users feels overwhelming, Forescout is here to make it simple. Our OT security platform, specifically tailored for the Oil & Gas industry, gives you the visibility and control you need to easily meet standards like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, IEC 62443, and TSA Pipeline Security Guidelines. With Forescout, keeping your operations secure and compliant becomes a straightforward task.

Scalability & Flexibility from Upstream to Downstream

No matter how diverse, large, and complex your infrastructure is, Forescout adapts seamlessly to your needs and operations. Deploy it in the cloud, as a rugged appliance, VM, or container, utilizing your existing hardware. We won’t slow down your digital transformation—enjoy the flexibility to deploy and manage your cybersecurity needs efficiently across multiple sites and technologies.

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Oil & Gas Customer Confidence

Learn how an industry leader in offshore drilling implemented OT network monitoring to reduce cyber and operational risk.

With more than 3 million customers, one of the largest utilities in the U.S. deployed eyeInspect to enhance the cyber resilience of their industrial control system networks.

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Flexible. Versatile. Rapid Deployment.

Forescout offers unmatched deployment flexibility to meet the diverse hardware and cloud requirements of modern environments. We ensure compatibility with existing infrastructures while minimizing operational disruption. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for your organization. If you seek robust, scalable solutions tailored to your unique operational and regulatory landscapes, look no further.

The Forescout Platform adapts seamlessly with options for on-premises installations, virtual machines and Docker-based containerized deployments, including:

  • Air-gapped systems for high-security needs
  • Forescout appliances that deliver maximum visibility and control
  • Hybrid configurations to connect distributed sites
  • Fully cloud-based operations for scalability

…and Sensors that can be deployed as:

  • Standalone appliances
  • Installed directly on routers and switches for quick implementation without production disruption
  • Or configured as active sensors to query network infrastructure

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