Endpoint Security, Governance and Risk Management, IoT Security
Barry Mainz talks about visibility, security and risk management for assets outside of IT
Michael Novinson (michael novinson) •
April 29, 2024
According to Forescout CEO Barry Mainz, a networking-centric approach can more effectively address growing cyber risks and improve security management of OT and IoT devices.
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He said a cybersecurity strategy centered around asset visibility, classification and risk assessment will help clients manage vulnerabilities and quickly respond to incidents related to OT and IoT devices. Recent regulatory requirements, such as those from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, have increased the need for organizations to ensure compliance and minimize risks regarding OT and IoT devices, Mainz said (see: ForeScout hires Barry Mainz as fourth CEO since 2020)
“Customers are looking to us to report on their device, what it is and the risks associated with it,” Mainz said. “And when there is a breach, customers want us to tell them what happened and a little more detail about it. And we can provide that at scale. ”
In this video interview with Information Security Media Group, Mainz also talked about:
- The need for a consortium approach to addressing OT/IoT vulnerabilities.
- SEC Cyber Incident Disclosure Requirements and How to Manage Them.
- How the network-centric view addresses managed and unmanaged devices.
Prior to becoming CEO of Forescout in January 2023, Mr. Mainz spent nearly four and a half years as Chief Operating Officer of Malwarebytes, where he was responsible for executing the company's go-to-market strategy. Prior to that, he spent two years as president and CEO of MobileIron, an Intel subsidiary, and more than a decade at Wind River Systems, culminating in his four and a half years as president of the IoT software company. did.
