Forescout, a leading global cybersecurity expert, has announced its participation in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview. The company’s selection for this initiative is based on its established expertise with Microsoft Security technologies, its openness to explore and provide feedback on advanced features, and its close collaboration with Microsoft, as stated in an official statement.
Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President of Security Business Development, Ann Johnson, expressed optimism about the collaboration, emphasizing the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity. She highlighted AI as a defining technology with the capability to bring significant progress to cybersecurity, emphasizing the collaborative nature of security efforts.
Forescout’s involvement in the project extends to actively contributing to the development of the Security Copilot product. Specifically, Forescout is playing a key role in validating and refining new and upcoming scenarios. Additionally, the company will provide valuable feedback on product development and operations, which will be incorporated into future releases. Forescout’s team will also offer insights and feedback on crucial APIs that play a pivotal role in Security Copilot’s extensibility.
Barry Mainz, CEO of Forescout, expressed the company’s enthusiasm for collaborating closely with Microsoft on this innovative program. Mainz highlighted the natural extension of their longstanding partnership with Microsoft and emphasized the significant benefits that AI brings to security teams in making informed decisions.
The collaborative program is seen as a groundbreaking initiative by Forescout, and the company is excited about the opportunity to share ideas, collaborate with Microsoft’s team, and contribute to developing solutions that showcase AI’s long-term benefits in the security marketplace.
Forescout, renowned in the cybersecurity domain for its continuous identification, protection, and compliance assurance of all managed and unmanaged connected cyber assets, offers a comprehensive platform for network security, risk management, exposure management, and extended detection and response.
With its capabilities for context sharing and workflow orchestration through ecosystem partners, the Forescout Platform enables effective cyber risk management and threat mitigation. The company, trusted by Fortune 100 organizations and government agencies, has gained prominence for its automated and scalable cybersecurity solutions.
In collaboration with Microsoft through this partnership, Forescout aims to make significant strides in leveraging AI to enhance cybersecurity. The company anticipates that this collaboration will redefine the industry and elevate it to new heights.
