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Nozomi Networks vs Palo Alto Networks IoT Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Nozomi Networks
Ranking in IoT Security
1st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Operational Technology (OT) Security (1st)
Palo Alto Networks IoT Secu...
Ranking in IoT Security
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Nozomi Networks is 16.1%, down from 31.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks IoT Security is 6.6%, down from 7.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IoT Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Nozomi Networks16.1%
Palo Alto Networks IoT Security6.6%
Other77.3%
IoT Security
 

Featured Reviews

German Alvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Specialist at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Effective asset management improves OT security by quantifying risks and identifying unauthorized communications
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. It would be very helpful if these agents were available free of charge. The solution itself has no major problems, but this is a feature request I would make for improvement.
Engineerinfosec67 - PeerSpot reviewer
Presale Engineer at Westcon-Comstor
Recognizing and classifying devices with AI and machine learning boosts security without extra network controls
Palo Alto Networks IoT Security integrates with a cloud-based engine that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning for device recognition and classification based on traffic types. This adaptability, which does not rely strictly on a static database, allows for identifying a wider range of devices. The behavior-based identification of devices enhances the capabilities of security controls, extending the network security platform's recognition capacity without deploying a separate network access control system.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Nozomi Networks is its security features."
"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."
"I chose Nozomi because it is far ahead of other competitors, like Curator and Elastic."
"The feature I like best is its stability."
"It has impacted security operations in a better way."
"The tool's visibility is good. We can see the traffic flow."
"Provides security for our operational technology environment for OT and IoT."
"Nozomi Networks is an easy-to-use and powerful tool."
"Single-pass traffic processing enables very high throughput and low latency."
"Palo Alto is valued for its GlobalProtect feature, which offers a range of security options, including user ID mapping and VPNs."
"I like the threat information, and we can share the logging data with Cortex Data Lake."
"I find Palo Alto Networks IoT Security to be highly responsive, and its separate management and data planes are a major advantage."
"From a security standpoint, it provides a comprehensive range of standard security features that align with our requirements."
"I like the Cortex Data Lake integration with security automation."
"The key strength of Palo Alto firewalls lies in their application-based approach, offering a much finer level of control compared to traditional firewalls."
"I would recommend Palo Alto Networks IoT Security to any organization with automation plants or standard enterprise IT environments."
 

Cons

"Nozomi Networks should improve its pricing."
"It should support more programmable logic controllers (PLCs)."
"Creating custom queries is time-consuming."
"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."
"I would like more customizable options for configurations."
"I believe there is room for improvement regarding on-premises AI."
"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."
"The solution should include an integration library."
"The support is in line with Palo Alto Networks services for other products but needs improvement."
"The reporting for this solution could be improved. The logs we receive are only saved for one week. We would like to have the database timeframe increased to a month or two for historical reporting as well as increased storage capabilities to support this data and reporting."
"The cost is still high and licensing is still complex."
"Palo Alto Networks IoT Security's reporting capabilities are less comprehensive and robust than those provided by Cisco."
"While not overly complex, its usability could be enhanced, making it a more intuitive experience for everyone."
"More application signatures are required."
"Essentially, this solution focuses on data analysis and cannot perform any physical actions."
"There can be more automation in terms of security and detection. It is already good."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is good and cheaper than that of Claroty."
"I have not seen any competition in terms of pricing, and it is quite reasonable."
"The initial investment is substantial, but the renewal costs make it financially unsustainable."
"While Palo Alto Networks IoT Security might cost more than some competitors, its features and effectiveness justify the price tag."
"The pricing for Palo Alto Networks IoT Security is a bit high."
"The successful migration trend suggests that Palo Alto provides a superior cost-benefit ratio for firewall solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Energy/Utilities Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Performing Arts
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nozomi Networks?
Nozomi Networks is priced moderately. Its cost is not too expensive, but it is not low either.
What needs improvement with Nozomi Networks?
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, ...
What is your primary use case for Nozomi Networks?
We use Nozomi Networks ( /products/nozomi-networks-reviews ) in our operational technology environment to manage the inventory of assets in our plants and conduct vulnerability assessments and risk...
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks IoT Security?
One thing I communicated to them is that they need to provide a managed update for their IoT devices.
What is your primary use case for Palo Alto Networks IoT Security?
I use it for one of my customers, and my role is to help my customer with the solution. They use it for their IoT devices in the field, and they have a lot of sensors out there for their heating eq...
What advice do you have for others considering Palo Alto Networks IoT Security?
The pricing is not that bad. I would rate this solution an 8 out of 10.
 

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Sample Customers

Enel, FireEye, GlaxoSmithKline, VEC, TAGSEC Group
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