Mist Systems Partners with Forescout in AI-Security Technology

Mist Systems, a subsidiary of Juniper Networks (NASDAQ:JNPR) that provides AI-driven services announced that it has partnered with security company Forescout Technologies (NASDAQ:FSCT). Together the companies are integrating AI and security services for smartphones, tablets, robots. laptops and connected devices.

As quoted in the press release:

“As we build the AI-driven enterprise, we are constantly looking for new ways to leverage automation and insight from our virtual network assistant, Marvis, to simplify and secure IT operations,” said Sudheer Matta, Vice President of Products at Mist. “Combining Forescout’s technology with the Mist AI-driven WLAN fills an important role in secure wireless access control and strategically builds upon Juniper’s unique ability to bring wired, wireless and security together into a unified solution.”

The Juniper and Forescout solution monitors and profiles headless devices and mobile clients including smartphones, tablets, laptops, robots and IoT devices (HVAC systems, security devices, displays, sensors, lights) based on their network traffic patterns.

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