Nozomi Networks Inc. announced the launch of Guardian Air™, the industry’s first wireless spectrum sensor specifically designed for OT and IoT environments worldwide. In a world where 80 percent of new IoT deployments are being connected wirelessly, wireless networks are becoming the preferred mode of connectivity. However, the growing number of wirelessly connected devices also increases the potential access points and exploitation of networks, leaving critical infrastructure at the risk of cyberattacks and operational disruptions.
Guardian Air addresses the crucial need for visibility into wirelessly connected devices by monitoring various wireless frequencies, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, LoRaWAN, Zigbee, GPS, drone RF protocols, and WirelessHART. This will provide security teams with immediate visibility of connected sensors, devices, laptops, and cell phones, integrating wireless monitoring into a comprehensive network solution in an integrated platform.
Danielle VanZandt, an industry manager for commercial and public security research at Frost & Sullivan, stated that industrial organizations are relying on billions of wireless devices, from smart manufacturing to digital medicine, building automation, modern oil field production, and more. Given this scenario, Guardian Air offers IT security professionals and OT operators the visibility they need to handle wireless risk management and response effectively.
With Guardian Air, IT security professionals and OT operators can continuously monitor wireless frequencies, detect wirelessly connected assets, and seamlessly integrate wireless data into a single OT & IoT security platform. Nozomi Networks Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Andrea Carcano stated that wireless is fundamentally changing the way industrial organizations operate. Unfortunately, this expansion also massively increases the potential attack surface. Guardian Air aims to provide customers with the accurate visibility needed at the wireless level to minimize risk while maximizing resiliency. This wireless sensor will be available this spring from Nozomi Networks and its network of channel partners.
In conclusion, the launch of Nozomi Guardian Air demonstrates the company’s commitment to addressing the challenges posed by wireless connectivity in industrial environments. The wireless spectrum sensor will provide enhanced visibility, threat detection, and insights for OT and IoT environments, ensuring that customers can minimize risk and complexity while maximizing operational resilience in the face of cyber threats. For more information, sign up for the February 14th webinar on Meet Guardian Air: The First Wireless Sensor for OT & IoT. Also, read up on Cyber Threats are in the Air: Nozomi Networks Extends Detection to the Wireless Attack Surface and view the Product Overview. Learn more with the Product Page.