Illumio and NVIDIA enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure

Illumio Inc. and NVIDIA have formed a strategic partnership aimed at improving cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors. The collaboration integrates Illumio's breach containment capabilities with NVIDIA's BlueField networking technology, creating a Zero Trust solution suitable for both IT and Operational technology (OT) environments.

This integration allows organizations to deploy Illumio directly on NVIDIA BlueField, offering a thorough perspective on network dependencies. Security teams can implement specific controls at host and network levels, which enhance visibility of data traffic while protecting essential assets. Additionally, it enforces Zero Trust principles, contributing to compliance and continuous operations.

Todd Palmer, Senior Vice President of Global Partner Sales and Alliances at Illumio, noted the collaboration's role in protecting cyber-physical systems, stating, “The integration between Illumio and NVIDIA will significantly strengthen security for cyber-physical systems and bring us closer to achieving our vision of a world without cyber disasters.” Ofir Arkin, Senior Distinguished Architect for Cybersecurity at NVIDIA, remarked on the necessity of improving visibility and control across IT and OT systems to mitigate risks and bolster resilience.