Nozomi Networks has announced the release of Vantage IQ™, described as the world’s first private OT/IoT cybersecurity assistant tailored to operational technology (OT) and internet of things (IoT) environments. The announcement was made on January 15, 2026 and highlights a new era of AI-driven cyber defense for industrial settings.

Why It Matters

Industrial and critical infrastructure networks—such as utilities, manufacturing, and transportation systems—are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, but there is also a chronic shortage of OT/IoT security talent. Traditional AI tools often lack context for industrial processes and can expose sensitive operational data if they rely on generic cloud platforms. Vantage IQ is designed to overcome these challenges.

Core Features of Vantage IQ

• Private, Context-Aware AI Model: Unlike generic AI assistants, Vantage IQ runs on a secure, company-trained large language model (LLM) that learns from an organization’s unique OT/IoT asset, communication, threat, vulnerability, and risk data. This ensures highly relevant and confidential insights.
• Analyst-Focused Capabilities: It gives OT/IoT security operations center (SOC) analysts hyper-tailored insights, guiding them through triage, investigation, and response using AI-assisted workflows specific to each customer’s environment.
• Executive-Ready Intelligence: Chief information security officers (CISOs) and other leaders can generate board-level summaries and plain-language briefings on demand, helping bridge technical and business audiences.
• Actionable Recommendations: The assistant not only interprets data but also provides clear recommendations and remediation guidance within the existing Vantage cybersecurity platform interface.

Designed for Industrial Scale

Nozomi Networks positions Vantage IQ as a crucial tool for environments where OT safety and uptime are paramount, and where traditional IT-centric cybersecurity solutions often fall short due to protocol differences, device heterogeneity, and internal risks. The assistant aims to reduce manual workload, accelerate response times, and help fill the OT cybersecurity skills gap.

Company Vision

Andrea Carcano, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Nozomi Networks, summarised the launch by emphasizing that generic, “one-size-fits-all” AI is no longer sufficient for OT/IoT security needs—and that Vantage IQ represents the next generation of AI innovation focused squarely on industrial defense challenges.