In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, Nozomi Networks Inc., a leader in OT, IoT, and critical infrastructure security, has announced a partnership with NetWitness, renowned for enterprise-grade cyber threat detection and response. This collaboration aims to provide unified security and visibility across both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) domains.

Enhancing SOC Effectiveness with Integrated OT Data

Tod Ewasko, Chief Product Officer for NetWitness, highlighted the company’s unique ability to offer radical visibility into organizational data, encompassing logs, networks, and endpoints. The integration of critical OT and IoT data into NetWitness’s threat detection and response functions is set to significantly increase the effectiveness of security operations centers (SOC), fortifying defenses against sophisticated cyber threats.

Nozomi Networks: A Leader in OT and IoT Security

Nozomi Networks, recognized for its expertise in OT and IoT security, brings superior operational visibility and advanced threat detection capabilities to the partnership. The company’s solutions, supporting over 102 million devices in various sectors, offer comprehensive coverage across energy, manufacturing, mining, and critical infrastructure. Nozomi Networks’ products, deployable onsite and in the cloud, utilize artificial intelligence for inventorying, visualizing, and monitoring industrial control networks, with applications extending to asset management and predictive maintenance.

NetWitness: Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions

NetWitness is known for protecting some of the most security-conscious organizations globally. Their platform delivers exceptional visibility and contextualization, enabling security teams to confront complex cyberattacks effectively. NetWitness’s unified threat detection, investigation, and response platform provides actionable insights to tackle sophisticated threats.

A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity

Chet Namboodri, Senior Vice President of Alliances & Channel Sales at Nozomi Networks, emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to monitor and manage security defenses across the entire attack surface. This partnership with NetWitness marks a crucial step in extending comprehensive solutions for detection and response across IT, IoT, and OT/operational systems.

The collaboration between Nozomi Networks Inc. and NetWitness represents a strategic advancement in cybersecurity, bridging the gap between IT and OT security. This partnership is poised to deliver enhanced protection and efficiency, addressing the evolving landscape of cyber threats in an increasingly interconnected world.

  Chet Namboodri, cybersecurity, IT security, NetWitness, Nozomi Networks Inc., Tod Ewasko