Forescout Technologies, a global cybersecurity provider, has partnered with Coalfire to expedite the FedRAMP Authorization to Operate (ATO) process for its Forescout Cloud Services. This strategic collaboration aims to support U.S. federal agencies in meeting the stringent security requirements of the Federal Zero Trust Strategy and accelerating their cloud modernization efforts.
Backed by over two decades of experience securing federal civilian and defense networks, Forescout’s latest initiative reinforces its commitment to delivering advanced cybersecurity aligned with Zero Trust principles. The company’s cloud services offer scalable and intelligent protection for connected edge devices across IT, Operational Technology (OT), and Internet of Things (IoT) environments.
“Federal agencies can’t afford delays when it comes to cloud modernization and Zero Trust for IT devices and the future of Zero Trust for OT security,” said Mike Walsh, President of Forescout Government Systems. “Our partnership with Coalfire positions Forescout Cloud Services to meet the highest security standards and accelerate the path to FedRAMP authorization. Together, we’re enabling agencies to strengthen cyber resilience and maximize ROI.”
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Through Coalfire’s FastRAMP accelerator and deep FedRAMP expertise, Forescout gains a streamlined path to compliance, enabling federal agencies to rapidly adopt cloud-native capabilities. Forescout’s 4D Platform™ delivers comprehensive asset intelligence, real-time policy enforcement, AI-powered compliance reporting, advanced threat detection, and support for IPv6—all essential to securing complex federal networks.
“Coalfire’s FastRAMP accelerator services are designed to help cloud innovators like Forescout navigate and succeed in the FedRAMP process with confidence,” said Karen Laughton, Executive Vice President at Coalfire. “This partnership reflects our shared mission of securing critical federal infrastructure and bringing trusted cloud capabilities to government customers, faster.”
The partnership signals a step forward in helping federal agencies meet evolving cybersecurity mandates without compromising operational flexibility or vendor neutrality.