Forescout has entered the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High Impact Level process, receiving an "In Process" designation and listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace as of August 6, 2025 . Sponsored by a federal agency, Forescout is currently under evaluation by an accredited third-party assessment organization, marking a significant step toward achieving full FedRAMP High Authority to Operate (ATO) .
Background
FedRAMP High is the most rigorous federal security baseline, applying to services that manage sensitive, unclassified data in critical infrastructure sectors. Authorization facilitates the deployment of secure cloud services for federal agencies across hybrid IT, operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT), and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) environments. Forescout's progress aligns with federal mandates on Zero Trust, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), and cloud modernization rooted in NIST security frameworks .
Details
The Forescout 4D Platform-structured around Discover, Assess, Control, and Govern capabilities-provides agentless, real-time visibility and control for IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT assets to support continuous compliance and threat response . Mike Walsh, President of Forescout Government Systems, noted that this designation highlights agencies' confidence in the platform and accelerates Forescout's role in mission-critical operations .
The Marketplace listing strengthens Forescout's involvement in federal cybersecurity initiatives, including the Department of Defense's Comply-to-Connect (C2C) program and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) effort. These programs advance asset discovery, compliance, and Zero Trust adoption across complex networks .
Outlook
Following the "In Process" milestone, Forescout will continue through the assessment and authorization phases to obtain full FedRAMP High ATO. Completion would allow federal agencies to leverage its platform for securing IT, OT, and IoT environments.
