Nozomi Networks Launches Vantage IQ, a Private AI Assistant for OT/IoT Cybersecurity Teams

New updates have been reported about Nozomi Networks.

Nozomi Networks has introduced Vantage IQ, a private, company-trained AI assistant designed specifically for operational technology (OT), internet of things (IoT), and cyber-physical systems security, positioning AI as a core differentiator in its product strategy. Built on an organization’s own asset, communication, vulnerability, threat, and risk data, the system uses a secure, context-aware large language model to deliver tailored guidance for incident triage, investigation, and response, while also generating executive- and board-ready insights in plain language. The launch directly targets two structural issues in Nozomi’s end markets: the surge in cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and the acute shortage of skilled OT/IoT security professionals, with the company presenting Vantage IQ as a force multiplier that enhances analyst productivity and decision quality rather than a generic, off-the-shelf AI tool.

By embedding actionable recommendations and remediation guidance throughout the Vantage interface, Nozomi aims to shift customers from data-heavy monitoring to faster operational response, potentially increasing platform stickiness and paving the way for higher-value, AI-driven upsell opportunities. The announcement follows a period of heightened AI investment by the company and reinforces its positioning after being cited in a recent Gartner report as a leading AI player in cyber-physical systems security. For CISOs and senior leaders, Vantage IQ is framed as a mechanism to quickly derive board-level metrics and narratives from complex OT/IoT environments, which could support stronger security governance and capital allocation decisions. While no pricing or revenue projections were disclosed, the move signals Nozomi’s intent to compete on proprietary, domain-specific AI capabilities rather than commodity analytics, with implications for competitive dynamics in industrial and critical infrastructure cybersecurity markets and for customers seeking to mitigate talent constraints while improving resilience.