Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management vs. Forescout Platform
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management | Forescout Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 17 | 17 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Ease of setup | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Quality of support | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Meets requirements | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| NPS | 47.058824 | 68.75 |
| Small Business | 35.3% | 17.6% |
| Mid-Market | 35.3% | 29.4% |
| Enterprise | 29.4% | 52.9% |
| Total page views | 206 | 455 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,138 | 1,682 |
Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management
In this era of hybrid work, shadow IT creates an increasingly serious security risk. Defender EASM helps cloud security teams see unknown and unmanaged resources outside the firewall.
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.
- Security
- IP Addressing
- Internet Security
- Monitoring
- Visibility
- Solutions