Head-to-head · IoT Security Software
Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform vs Fortinet OT Security Platform
Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform leads on 0 checks, Fortinet OT Security Platform on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform · 9.0/10
- Most featuresFortinet OT Security Platform · 5 of 5
Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform scores higher on our rubric for iot security software: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform is the better fit for on-premises teams needing broad industrial protocol coverage. Fortinet OT Security Platform is the better fit for organizations using Fortinet for OT protection.
- Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform fits best
On-premises teams needing broad industrial protocol coverage
- Fortinet OT Security Platform fits best
Organizations using Fortinet for OT protection
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Side by side
| Feature | Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Fortinet OT Security Platform 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in IoT Security Software | #8 in IoT Security Software |
| Best for | On-premises teams needing broad industrial protocol coverage | Organizations using Fortinet for OT protection |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Enterprise, Mid-market | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform 1/5 · Fortinet OT Security Platform 5/5 | ||
| IoT asset discovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Industrial OT coverage | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Threat detection | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Device segmentation | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Incident response | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment options | Not checked yet | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform combines KICS for Networks and KICS for Nodes to protect industrial automation and control environments. It is intended for industrial enterprises operating SCADA, DCS, PLCs, HMIs, engineering… Read the review → |
Fortinet OT Security Platform brings networking, security, and security-operations capabilities together to protect industrial and operational technology environments. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations securing… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform — where it wins
- Passively discovers OT assets and maps industrial network topology
- Inspects traffic across a broad range of industrial protocols
- Combines network monitoring with Windows and Linux endpoint protection
Where it doesn't
- Pricing and monitored-asset limits require a sales quotation
- The vendor does not publish standard plan tiers
- On-premises deployment is a poor fit for teams seeking a cloud-hosted platform
Fortinet OT Security Platform — where it wins
- Combines OT asset discovery with device and network segmentation.
- Adds protocol signatures, virtual patching, and vulnerability protection.
- Integrates response and monitoring across Fortinet security products.
Where it doesn't
- Assembled from multiple Fortinet products, not a standalone software license.
- Pricing requires contacting sales.
- Its ecosystem fit centers on organizations using Fortinet products.
- Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Platform9.0/10 · Pricing on request
Broad industrial protocol monitoring and endpoint protection for on-premises OT environments.
Contact KasperskyFull verdict → - Fortinet OT Security Platform8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A Fortinet portfolio for OT visibility, segmentation, threat detection, and response.
Contact FortinetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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