Software and technology provider Emerson and operational technology (OT) security specialist Nozomi Networks have announced an expansion of their existing partnership.
The new agreement aims to better address the growing demand for OT cybersecurity services and solutions in the energy and water industries, with Nozomi's advanced solutions for industrial control system cyber resilience and real-time operational visibility now available for Emerson customers around the world.
In an announcement, the companies said combining Nozomi's OT and IoT expertise with Emerson's suite of industry-focused security solutions will help customers strengthen their security posture and reduce the risk of downtime. .
“Emerson is improving our energy and water customers' immediate access to OT network asset visibility, security and intelligence with Nozomi Networks' advanced software that seamlessly integrates with our industry-leading Ovation automation platform. and the suite of purpose-built energy and water cybersecurity solutions. ”explained Emily Thomas, director of cybersecurity and shared services for Emerson's energy and water business.
“Together, we will offer the deepest possible industrial process expertise, superior solutions and a proven track record serving our customers.”
Emerson's Ovation platform is used in thousands of power, renewable energy and water plants around the world, and the software is designed to evolve with the rapidly changing technology landscape and deliver increased plant performance and reliability.
With its intelligent control, the platform offers ease of use and maintenance, while adapting to customers' objectives and scale requirements.
The firm said Nozomi Networks' OT and IoT threat and anomaly detection and actionable intelligence is an ideal complement to Ovation and will help customers detect and respond to cyber threats before they impact process controls. .
Additionally, Nozomi's vulnerability assessment capabilities will work to identify OT devices that may be susceptible to future attacks, while asset discovery capabilities combine active and passive techniques to securely identify OT and IoT assets.
“We have expanded our relationship with Emerson from the DeltaV automation platform for process industries to the Ovation automation platform, addressing cybersecurity concerns that are an everyday reality for modern automation processes,” said Chet Namboodri, senior vice president. of global business. development at Nozomi Networks.
“Energy, renewable energy and water customers trust Emerson for its innovative technologies and solutions. “This new agreement strengthens our joint commitment to help protect critical infrastructure around the world.”