Automated Compliance Validation: Always-On Security and Risk Management

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Organizations Can Now Abandon Manual Compliance Audits

Organizations can now abandon manual, error-prone compliance audits in favor of a continuous, automated validation process, thanks to a new capability from Forescout Technologies.

Automated Security Controls Assessment

The Automated Security Controls Assessment feature, part of the Forescout 4D Platform, provides real-time visibility into an organization’s compliance posture and control effectiveness across its entire attack surface.

This innovative approach replaces traditional, static audits that rely on spreadsheets and manual evidence collection with automated, evidence-based reporting. By leveraging real-time device intelligence across all IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT assets, the Automated Security Controls Assessment delivers continuous, always-on visibility into an organization’s compliance with industry standards, such as the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks.

Benefits of the Approach

The benefits of this approach are significant. Organizations can eliminate the blind spots and gaps that often exist between audit results and actual risk, reducing the risk of non-compliance and associated costs. The Automated Security Controls Assessment also accelerates the proof of compliance process, enabling organizations to respond quickly to changing regulatory requirements and evolving asset landscapes.

“Security controls are only as strong as the methodology used to evaluate them, and the frequency of that evaluation. Our Automated Security Controls Assessment provides continuous, automated assurance across every device, whether managed or unmanaged, based on real-time asset visibility. This approach helps organizations reduce both cost and complexity, and can eliminate up to 80% of the time and effort required to prepare for audits.” – Paul Kao, Chief Product Officer at Forescout

Key Benefits of Automated Security Controls Assessment

Always-on audit readiness
Immediate compliance risk identification
Executive-level compliance visibility
Complete asset coverage
Streamlined attestation management

By providing a single, centralized view of control coverage and status, the feature replaces fragmented tools with real-time insight into compliance posture and risk.

The launch of the Automated Security Controls Assessment marks a significant shift in the way organizations approach compliance, aligning it with real-world risk and providing teams with the clarity and speed they need to operate compliance at scale.