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Nozomi Networks pros and cons

Vendor: Nozomi
4.5 out of 5
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PROS

Nozomi Networks excels in AI-based detection with robust intrusion detection capabilities.
It supports OT-oriented protocols like OPC UA, DNP3, Modbus, and Siemens S7.
Nozomi Networks enhances security for operational technology environments in OT and IoT.
It provides superior visibility into OT environments, complementing existing IT monitoring methods.
Users find Nozomi Networks to be a powerful tool ahead of its competitors like Curator and Elastic.

CONS

Users have experienced downtimes, crashes, or performance issues in certain implementations.
The query syntax is very complex and challenging to use effectively.
There is a need for support of more programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
The proof of concept could benefit from more tangible presentation options like video.
On-premises AI has room for improvement to enhance performance.
 

Nozomi Networks Pros review quotes

Apurva Nigam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Team Member In Engineering And Cybersecurity at Mindsprint
Apr 2, 2026
I believe it is the best.
Sayed Zuber - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Storage And Backup Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
May 11, 2026
The best feature of Nozomi Networks is that it has built OT-oriented protocols such as OPC UA, DNP3, Modbus, and Siemens S7, and for these protocols, Nozomi Networks identifies them very perfectly.
reviewer2803332 - PeerSpot reviewer
Country Sales Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Feb 17, 2026
Nozomi Networks has the best AI-based detection and intrusion detection solution, as it is very robust, easy to deploy, and easy to use with a very user-friendly GUI and good support in terms of product and after-sales support.
Learn what your peers think about Nozomi Networks. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: May 2026.
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German Alvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Specialist at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Mar 12, 2025
The most valuable features of Nozomi Networks are the visibility of OT protocols and the versatility in finding the details of the assets feeding the tool.
Massimiliano La Camera - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Development Account Manager at Xenia Network Solutions
May 20, 2024
The tool's visibility is good. We can see the traffic flow.
reviewer2589165 - PeerSpot reviewer
Production Quality Engineer Specialist at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Nov 12, 2024
The network visualization feature of Nozomi impacts security operations positively.
Mustafa Duran - PeerSpot reviewer
I Specialist Security Engineer I at Platin Bilisim
Jan 23, 2025
I chose Nozomi because it is far ahead of other competitors, like Curator and Elastic.
MA. REGINA GALANG - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Development Manager at Netpoleons
Jan 5, 2024
The most valuable feature of Nozomi Networks is its security features.
BP
Account Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Apr 27, 2022
Provides security for our operational technology environment for OT and IoT.
reviewer1476927 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jan 28, 2021
The feature I like best is its stability.
 

Nozomi Networks Cons review quotes

Apurva Nigam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Team Member In Engineering And Cybersecurity at Mindsprint
Apr 2, 2026
On the negative side, I believe their AI, which is IQ, could be more improved.
Sayed Zuber - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Storage And Backup Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
May 11, 2026
Regarding the functionality of Nozomi Networks, the query syntax is very complicated. The syntax of the queries is very complex, so sometimes you will not get what you want.
reviewer2803332 - PeerSpot reviewer
Country Sales Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Feb 17, 2026
We have faced downtimes, crashes, or performance issues with certain implementations.
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German Alvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Specialist at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Mar 12, 2025
Nozomi Networks currently offers add-ons, such as ARP agents, that can be installed on machines to expand the information we receive from sensors. However, these are part of a licensing structure, which can be costly.
Massimiliano La Camera - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Development Account Manager at Xenia Network Solutions
May 20, 2024
Nozomi Networks should improve its pricing.
reviewer2589165 - PeerSpot reviewer
Production Quality Engineer Specialist at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Nov 12, 2024
I would like more customizable options for configurations.
Mustafa Duran - PeerSpot reviewer
I Specialist Security Engineer I at Platin Bilisim
Jan 23, 2025
I believe there is room for improvement regarding on-premises AI.
MA. REGINA GALANG - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Development Manager at Netpoleons
Jan 5, 2024
The solution should include an integration library.
BP
Account Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Apr 27, 2022
Proof of concept could be improved. It could be more tangible to the customer and the end users to have a video presentation or something like that.
reviewer1476927 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jan 28, 2021
It should support more programmable logic controllers (PLCs).