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We’re thrilled to officially announce our integration with Nozomi Networks, the recognized leader in OT and IoT cybersecurity. Get the full story in our press release.
This partnership brings together the best of both worlds—deep asset visibility and real-time threat detection from Nozomi, fused with ColorTokens’ Zero Trust microsegmentation and containment capabilities.
It aims to help critical infrastructure operators, manufacturers, and healthcare organizations take on today’s most dangerous cyber threats without compromising operations.
OT/IoT Security Needs a New Playbook
IT security tools were never designed for operational technology. Flat networks, unpatched systems, and visibility gaps across environments have left OT and IoT systems exposed. Traditional VLAN segmentation doesn’t scale or respond fast enough.
This is where microsegmentation steps in—and where ColorTokens’ Xshield platform leads. Xshield goes beyond traditional boundaries by creating small, manageable segments across enterprise, OT, and IoT environments—segments that stop lateral movement and reduce the blast radius of any breach.
And now, with Nozomi’s integration, those segments are smarter and easier to enforce than ever before.
“Nozomi Networks’ ability to monitor assets and network traffic from the endpoint to the air, including monitoring at the process control level, is truly unique,” said Rajesh Khazanchi, CEO and Co-founder of ColorTokens. “Our integration brings those insights into a Zero Trust model, giving customers a way to proactively contain threats while accommodating the unique nuances of OT environments.”
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Context-Aware Segmentation Powered by Real-Time Intelligence
At the core of this integration is deep, contextual intelligence. ColorTokens Xshield ingests critical asset metadata from Nozomi Networks, including:
- Device type
- Firmware version
- Operating system
- Vendor details
- Vulnerability data
This gives security teams the ability to apply vulnerability-aware segmentation policies with surgical precision. You can visualize what an attack could compromise—view the blast radius and attack surface—and proactively lock it down, before a threat actor moves laterally.
Three Critical Use Cases This Integration Solves
Let’s look at where this integration shines:
1. Enhanced Visibility
Xshield visualizes traffic between assets, and when paired with Nozomi’s deep device intelligence, teams get a fully contextual view of the environment—what’s talking to what, and why.
2. Threat Containment Without Downtime
When Nozomi detects malicious activity, Xshield can isolate production environments—without disrupting operations. Predefined policies help maintain a safe state, even under attack.
3. Vulnerability-Aware Policy Enforcement
Devices with known vulnerabilities can be identified and placed into strict segments automatically. No patch? No problem. You can still reduce risk dramatically.
“This partnership gives organizations a powerful combination of deep OT visibility and microsegmentation enforcement—critical for preventing lateral movement and minimizing the impact of today’s most sophisticated cyberattacks,” said Chet Namboodri, SVP of Business Development at Nozomi Networks.
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Built for Resilience, Designed for Simplicity
This integration doesn’t require agents or operational disruption. Xshield’s agentless Gatekeeper appliance works alongside Nozomi’s passive monitoring, making deployment simple and scalable. It’s a light-touch architecture that doesn’t weigh down critical systems or require complex change windows.
Benefits That Go Beyond Security
This joint solution offers tangible value across several dimensions:
- Stronger Security Posture
Prevent lateral movement and close visibility gaps across IT, OT, and IoT.
- Lower Operational Risk
A non-disruptive integration that streamlines deployment and minimizes complexity.
- Regulatory Confidence
Support for NERC CIP, IEC 62443, HIPAA, and other critical compliance frameworks. Detailed logs, real-time monitoring, and Zero Trust controls make audits easier and reduce compliance overhead.
One Platform. One Mission. Complete Coverage.
The convergence of IT and OT environments has created new attack surfaces, and cybercriminals are evolving fast. With this integration, organizations can detect threats, isolate them instantly, and maintain business continuity—all in one unified approach. This is a major step forward for Zero Trust security in OT and IoT networks.
To learn how ColorTokens and Nozomi Networks can help protect your industrial operations, contact our expert solution team at www.ColorTokens.com/contact-us
