G2 Vendor Directory

Forescout Platform vs. AWS IoT Device Defender

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricForescout Platform

by Forescout Technologies

AWS IoT Device Defender

by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count1759
Ease of use9.38.2
Ease of setup8.88.8
Quality of support8.48.8
Meets requirements8.79.2
NPS68.7559.649123
Small Business17.6%39.0%
Mid-Market29.4%39.0%
Enterprise52.9%22.0%
Total page views455176
Total LLM citations1,682213

Forescout Platform

As AI-driven vulnerability and exploitation accelerate attack velocity to machine speed, Forescout is a foundational cyber defense layer that allows organizations to segment and isolate compromised systems, block lateral movement, and automate response across IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT environments. The Forescout Vistaro™ platform, powered by agentic AI and enhanced with Vedere Labs threat intelligence, delivers a Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA) architecture that integrates seamlessly with 180+ security and IT products.

Pros

  • Security
  • IP Addressing
  • Internet Security
  • Monitoring
  • Visibility
  • Solutions

AWS IoT Device Defender

AWS IoT Device Defender is a fully managed service that helps you secure your fleet of IoT devices. AWS IoT Device Defender continuously audits the security policies associated with your devices to make sure that they aren't deviating from security practices.

Pros