DALLAS, June 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- BT today announced
the launch of BT Managed Endpoint Access Security, a new security
service protecting organisations from cyber threats and malware
through greater visibility and better monitoring of devices
connected to their corporate network.
The new service leverages technology from ForeScout
Technologies, Inc., a leading Internet of Things (IoT) security
company, to provide real-time agentless visibility and control of
devices connected to corporate networks. This includes managed,
unmanaged, private devices, Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) and
IoT.
ForeScout's agentless approach to network security provides
real-time discovery, classification, assessment and monitoring of
devices allowing end-customers to see what is on their network,
from campus to cloud, and to securely manage it. ForeScout can also
orchestrate a policy-based security enforcement operation, with
leading IT and security management products to automate security
workflows and accelerate threat response.
David Stark, vice president,
Security portfolio at BT, said: "Our global reach and our
experience in providing the entire range of cybersecurity services
make us a partner of choice for organisations all over the world.
By bringing ForeScout's technology into our portfolio, we extend
our ability to protect organisations against the latest threats
through improved visibility and control. Whether it's protecting a
head office or a branch site, adding the ability to monitor just
about any device connected to the network offers a much required
additional layer of security to companies moving into the digital
world."
Todd DeBell, vice president of
Global Channels, ForeScout, said: "With more devices connecting to
enterprise networks than ever before, the attack surface is
expanding exponentially. Staying ahead of the game is an ongoing
effort for any organisation. ForeScout's relationship with BT will
bring additional reassurance to CIOs and CISOs looking for improved
security and better orchestration, while allowing us to tap into
BT's extensive global reach."
The service will be available globally from June 2017.
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communications to make a better world. It is one of the world's
leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving
customers in 180 countries. Its principal activities include the
provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and
international telecommunications services to its customers for use
at home, at work and on the move; broadband, TV and internet
products and services; and converged fixed-mobile products and
services. BT consists of six customer-facing lines of
business: Consumer, EE, Business and Public Sector, Global
Services, Wholesale and Ventures, and Openreach.
For the year ended 31 March 2017,
BT Group's reported revenue was £24,062m with reported profit
before taxation of £2,354m.
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of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets
of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in
London and New York.
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