Emerson, Nozomi Networks team up to meet growing OT security demands

Emerson and Nozomi Networks, providers of OT (operational technology) and IoT (Internet of Things) security, announced a collaboration to meet growing demand for OT cybersecurity services and solutions in the industries served by both companies.

Customers worldwide will be able to access Nozomi Networks’ advanced solutions for industrial control system cyber resiliency and real-time operational visibility through Emerson. The agreement combines Nozomi Networks’ industry-leading OT and IoT security and visibility capabilities with Emerson’s DeltaV DCS, consulting, and professional services. The agreement provides comprehensive cybersecurity solutions and reduces the risk of downtime due to cyberattacks or process anomalies.

“By teaming with Nozomi Networks, Emerson is enhancing our customers immediate access to OT network visibility, security and asset intelligence that integrates seamlessly with our DeltaV DCS and is fully supported by the Emerson Cybersecurity Services organization,” said Alexandre Peixoto, Cybersecurity Business Director of Emerson’s Process Systems and Software business. “Together, we are delivering the deepest possible industrial process expertise, a superior solution and a proven track record serving the most demanding industrial customers.”

The DeltaV software and technology suite improves plant performance through intelligent control that is simple to operate and maintain. The DeltaV DCS is easily scaleable without adding complexity to meet customer requirements and objectives.

Nozomi Networks’ OT & IoT threat and anomaly detection, as well as actionable intelligence, supplement the DeltaV portfolio by allowing customers to detect and respond to cyber threats before they disrupt process controls. Furthermore, vulnerability assessment capabilities assist customers in identifying OT devices that can be used in cyberattacks. The asset discovery capabilities of Nozomi Networks combine active and passive techniques to safely identify OT and IoT assets.

“We are teaming with Emerson to address the growing cybersecurity concerns that are an everyday reality for modern automation processes,” said Nozomi Networks CEO Edgard Capdevielle. “Industrial organizations rely on Emerson for its innovative technologies and solutions. This agreement furthers our joint commitment to help protect critical infrastructure around the world.”

Emerson now offers Nozomi Networks’ full suite of OT and IoT cybersecurity solutions globally. For more information on Emerson’s cybersecurity capabilities, go to Emerson.com/DeltaVCybersecurity.