Nozomi Networks unveils Vantage IQ, a private AI assistant for OT and IoT security teams

Nozomi Networks Introduces Context-Aware Private AI Assistant

Nozomi Networks has unveiled Vantage IQ, positioning it as the world's first private, company-trained cybersecurity AI assistant specifically built for operational technology (OT) and internet of things (IoT) security teams 1

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. The industrial cybersecurity firm designed this tool to address two converging crises: cyberattacks on critical infrastructure reaching historic highs and a severe shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals capable of defending OT and IoT environments 1

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Tackling the Skills Gap with AI-Powered Intelligence

Vantage IQ distinguishes itself from commercial AI tools by building its intelligence on an organization's unique asset, communication, vulnerability, and threat data, ensuring every response is both relevant and secure 2

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. The private AI assistant delivers instant, actionable intelligence and guidance to analysts and operators with what Nozomi Networks describes as unprecedented scale, speed, and accuracy 2

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. SOC analysts gain hyper-tailored insights with AI-guided capabilities to triage incidents, investigate threats, and coordinate incident response efforts specific to their individual environments 1

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Executive Insights and Operational Advantages

The platform extends beyond frontline defense, offering chief information security officers and organizational leaders board-ready insights delivered in plain language on demand . Andrea Carcano, co-founder and chief product officer at Nozomi Networks, emphasized that "the era of generic, one-size-fits-all AI is over," positioning Vantage IQ as a tool that empowers defenders to outpace adversaries while giving leaders clarity to protect critical assets 1

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. The assistant provides actionable recommendations and remediation guidance delivered directly throughout the Vantage experience on each main tab of the interface 1

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Addressing the Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape

Carcano described the labor crisis in cybersecurity as "real and growing," noting that with skilled resources becoming a scarce commodity and the threat landscape accelerating, Vantage IQ serves as a force multiplier that "turns good analysts into great defenders" 1

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. The context-aware large language model at Vantage IQ's core learns continuously from OT and IoT security data, enabling it to function as a genuine teammate rather than just another security tool . This launch comes months after Nozomi Networks agreed to be acquired by Mitsubishi Electric Corp. in a deal valuing the company at approximately $1 billion, with Mitsubishi Electric paying $883 million for shares it doesn't currently own [1](https://siliconangle.com/2026/01/15/nozomi-networks-l

aunches-new-vantage-iq-private-ai-assistant-ot-iot-security-teams/).