Schneider & Nozomi join forces for global security boost

Schneider Electric has joined Nozomi Networks' MSSP Elite Partner Program to enhance managed security services worldwide, focusing on several critical sectors.

The collaboration aims to deliver advanced security solutions to industries such as energy and chemicals, water, consumer packaged goods, power and grid, data centres, and critical infrastructure globally. The combined effort will provide flexible security solutions for both on-premises and hybrid-cloud environments, leveraging Schneider Electric's managed security services capabilities.

The offering will utilise AI-driven analytics for providing managed, end-to-end security solutions. This approach is intended to help organisations maintain the resilience of their critical systems amidst evolving cyber threats.

Chet Namboodri, Nozomi Networks Senior Vice President of Global Business Development, commented, "With an established eight-year track record of collaboration, we firmly believe this partnership accelerates our joint mission to help protect energy management and automation processes around the world."

Through this partnership, Schneider Electric's MSS capabilities will be enhanced by integrating Nozomi Networks' solutions, which offer OT and IoT visibility, network monitoring, threat detection, and risk management.

Customers will benefit from the provision of Nozomi Networks Vantage, Guardian, Threat Intelligence, and Arc, which support enhanced security measures.

Jay Abdallah, President, Cybersecurity Solutions at Schneider Electric, stated, "With Nozomi Networks solutions embedded in our MSS platform, Schneider Electric can help customers minimise their cyber risk and maximise resilience, while aligning with regulatory requirements. With the power of AI-driven analytics and timely response, our fully managed, end-to-end security solution helps organisations ensure the resilience of their most critical systems."

"As part of a broad range of solutions to help organisations run more efficiently, this certified cybersecurity offering gives customers the ability to focus on their core operations, while we support them with industry leading and continuously evolving cybersecurity defences."

Namboodri added, "Schneider Electric continues to advance the future of sustainable energy management and automation. They share Nozomi Networks passion for ensuring energy resources are always available, reliable and safe."

Nozomi Networks is widely acknowledged in the market for their operational visibility, threat detection, and risk management solutions across various sectors. Their technology is utilised in over 115 million devices across several industries, ensuring organisations can maintain security while managing operations efficiently.

Schneider Electric has been evolving its managed security services since its launch in 2023, providing a comprehensive cybersecurity solution.

The company's services include managing security controls, vulnerability management, and offering advanced threat detection around the clock, facilitated by their Cybersecurity Connected Services Hub.

Last year, Schneider Electric supported Nozomi Networks by participating in their Series E funding round. The strategic alliance between the two companies, established since 2017, has been pivotal in delivering security solutions to customers worldwide.