MetaDefender Vault vs. Forescout Medical Device Security

Transferring files between different environments poses significant risks for security breaches and malware infections. The use of portable media for these transfers often bypasses necessary security protocols, making organizations more vulnerable. To address these concerns, MetaDefender Vault provides a comprehensive solution for secure file storage and access, which protects critical data while effectively reducing potential threats. It enforces access restrictions within the organization and incorporates vital tracking and auditing functions. This proactive approach helps fend off zero-day attacks, allowing organizations to be ready to tackle any overlooked threats with a variety of protective strategies. New files can be placed in a temporary quarantine to assess their safety, with continuous scans performed by multiple antimalware engines to ensure integrity. Role-based access controls further minimize risks by regulating file access based on job responsibilities. Additionally, instituting workflow processes that require authentication and specify access and sharing permissions based on roles and file categories introduces an extra security layer. Furthermore, it is essential to manage the list of supervisors who are allowed to perform certain actions, such as restricting access to files that haven't received prior approval, thus fortifying overall data security. By adopting these comprehensive measures, organizations can significantly enhance their defenses against a multitude of cyber threats, ensuring a safer digital environment.

Forescout Medical Device Security, a specialized healthcare offering, is integrated within the Forescout Continuum platform. Previously known as the CyberMDX Healthcare Security suite, this solution delivers ongoing, real-time visibility and identification of all medical devices linked to your clinical network. It assesses the risk associated with each device, factoring in recognized vulnerabilities, potential for attacks, and their importance to operations. This continuous monitoring and analysis extend to connected medical devices, the clinical network itself, and even those behind firewalls or serial gateways. Additionally, it provides a straightforward risk assessment for each medical device based on existing exposures and possible attack vectors, while also considering their operational significance through the use of AI and rule-based detection of threats. Each medical device is assigned its own security protocols and access controls, and the intelligent isolation feature prevents unauthorized access by blocking potential threats. This comprehensive approach ensures that healthcare facilities can maintain robust security while safeguarding critical devices.