# Automatically discover and assess xIoT devices Safely discover, classify, and assess all xIoT devices with high-fidelity data on device attributes and vulnerabilities in minutes, with no expensive hardware, SPANs, TAPs, or packet brokers. [Schedule a demo](https://login.start-chat.com/modal/10247f35-3e85-4fb6-a00f-87017efe43f7/schedule?magicLinkId=98Ql4K&UID=443e0e90-761c-41eb-bdfe-c2656e887636.1781395916132) [Get the platform data sheet](/content/resources/platform-data-sheet/index.html) ### What we do Secure and manage connected devices at machine scale; safely, automatically, continuously, with human oversight, not limitations. #### Discover & assess Safely discover, classify, and assess all xIoT devices in minutes, with no expensive hardware, SPANs, TAPs, or packet brokers. #### Harden & remediate Automatically remediate xIoT device vulnerabilities, including credentials, firmware, certificates, & risky configurations. [Learn more](/content/platform/harden-and-remediate/index.html) #### Monitor & manage Continuously monitor and manage all xIoT devices, while detecting and responding to device drift. [Learn more](/content/platform/monitor-and-manage/index.html) ## Discover ## xIoT asset discovery Discover and profile devices with extensive contextual detail across a wide range of device attributes. - **Get complete visibility:** Actively discover and accurately classify all xIoT devices through direct communication using native protocols. - **Gain deep device insights:** Get rich, high-resolution device metadata — including device type, manufacturer, model, firmware version, active protocols, and more — without agents or hardware. - **Zero disruption:** Safely discover and classify devices with no impact on operations. [Learn more](/content/platform/asset-discovery/index.html) [Get the white paper](/content/resources/intelligent-active-discovery-white-paper/index.html) of xIoT devices previously unknown1 0% 0 100% ## Exposure ## xIoT vulnerability assessment Identify, classify, and prioritize vulnerabilities across your xIoT estate to understand and mitigate risks before attackers can exploit them. - **Get in-depth risk assessment information**, including default passwords in use, firmware availability, firmware vulnerabilities, end-of-support/life device, insecure configurations, expired or self-signed certificates. - **Prioritize firmware vulnerability management with rich context to** CVEs from CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog and FIRST’s Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS). - **Compliance reporting** for NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-82, IEC 62443, NERC CIP, HIPAA, NDAA Section 889, NIS2, and OTCC. [Learn more](/content/platform/vulnerability-assessment/index.html) [Get the data sheet](/content/resources/platform-data-sheet/index.html) of SEC reported breaches involved xIoT devices2 0% 0 100% ## Banned devices ## Prohibited device detection and response Discover and remotely disable devices banned by the U.S. Government (NDAA Section 889 – Chinese-manufactured). - **Discover and remotely disable devices** manufactured by Huawei, Dahua, Hikvision, ZTE, and Hytera. - **Discover and remotely disable devices with OEMed firmware** from the above companies, regardless of the device manufacturer or device label. [Get the data sheet](/content/resources/platform-data-sheet/index.html) ## Proven performance ### Built for speed. Proven for accuracy. Designed for safety. ### Fast deployment 4–12 minutes across real customer environments. Validated across global healthcare, data centers, financial services, manufacturing, hospitality, food services, and government environments. ### 97% device classification rate High-fidelity fingerprinting and protocol-level classification reduce false positives and unknown devices. ### Zero-disruption discovery - 100% safe for OT/IoMT/IIoT/ICS/IoT environments - Tiered discovery agendas - No reckless scanning ## Frequently asked questions ## Discover & assess No FAQs matched your search. Try a different keyword or topic. ## Platform Overview 7 questions ### How long does deployment take? **Initial deployment:** Hours **First discovery results:** Minutes **Full environment visibility:** Typically same day Phosphorus delivers immediate time-to-value compared to legacy tools that take months or years to implement. ### Does Phosphorus require network changes? No major changes are required. **Requirements:** - Outbound HTTPS (TCP 443) - Access to device communication ports for discovery - Optional siteManager for segmented networks **Phosphorus avoids:** - Network re-architecture - Traffic mirroring (SPAN/TAP) - Inline deployments ### Is Phosphorus safe for sensitive environments (OT, healthcare, critical infrastructure)? **Yes.** Phosphorus is designed specifically for cyber-physical systems (CPS) environments: - Uses native device protocols instead of aggressive scanning - Dynamically adjusts probe behavior via IAD - Minimizes network impact and device disruption 👉 The platform’s discovery engine automatically calibrates scanning behavior to ensure safety across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. ### How does Phosphorus reduce operational burden? **Phosphorus eliminates manual work by:** - Automating remediation tasks - Centralizing device management - Reducing reliance on multiple tools - Enabling security and operations teams to scale 👉 **Result:** Less manual effort, faster risk reduction, and improved security posture without increasing FTE count. ### Where can I learn more or request a demo? **Visit phosphorus.io to:** - [Request a demo](/content/request-a-demo/index.html) - See the [platform](/content/platform/index.html) in action - [Speak directly with an expert](https://start-chat.com/slack/phosphorus/0AUyHh?UID=443e0e90-761c-41eb-bdfe-c2656e887636.1781395916132) ### How quickly can Phosphorus deliver value? Phosphorus can discover and classify devices in minutes, not months, and does not require agents, hardware, or network changes. Organizations gain immediate visibility and can begin remediation almost immediately after deployment. ### Does Phosphorus require agents or hardware? No. Phosphorus is agentless and does not require SPAN ports, taps, or additional hardware. It can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments with minimal setup. ## Discovery 1 question ### How accurate is Phosphorus device discovery? Phosphorus currently delivers **96% precision** for customers on average. **It delivers high-fidelity, device-level accuracy because it:** - Communicates directly with devices - Collects real attributes (not inferred data) - Profiles devices using firmware, services, and protocols **This avoids the inaccuracies common in:** - MAC address lookups - Passive traffic analysis ## Risk Remediation 3 questions ### What risks does Phosphorus identify? Phosphorus provides deep risk visibility, including: - Default or weak credentials - Outdated or vulnerable firmware with CVE, KEV, and EPSS context - Expired or self-signed certificates - Insecure configurations and open ports - End-of-life or unsupported devices - Banned or high-risk devices, including those restricted by NDAA Section 889 ### Why is asset inventory the foundation of xIoT security? **Without accurate inventory:** - Risks cannot be identified - Ownership cannot be assigned - Remediation cannot be executed **Many organizations:** - Cannot identify all devices on their network - Rely on incomplete or inferred data - Miss entire categories of risk 👉 Phosphorus provides deterministic, high-fidelity inventory as the foundation for all downstream security operations ### Can Phosphorus automatically remediate device risks? Yes. Phosphorus enables direct, automated remediation across xIoT devices, including: - Password rotation and credential enforcement - Firmware upgrades and downgrades - Certificate replacement and renewal - Configuration hardening, such as disabling Telnet or FTP These actions can be executed at scale across thousands of devices with minimal operational impact.