Illumio Advantages over VMware NSX
Simplify micro-segmentation while accelerating NSX outcomes with Illumio
We offer complete visibility across the enterprise
Visualization is a critical first step for successful micro-segmentation. We have a real-time map of workload and application communications across the entire global infrastructure – at any scale – including all data centers, clouds, hypervisors, containers, and bare-metal servers.
We work in any environment
Efficient micro-segmentation requires a solution that secures your entire enterprise regardless of the variety of hypervisors, operating systems, clouds, or networks. We are hypervisor, infrastructure, and cloud agnostic, for simple and consistent protection
We have automated, graphically-driven policy management
Micro-segmentation shouldn’t be complex. Our automated, intuitive policy creation workflow allows you to tune allowlist policies to the desired granularity and enforce – in a couple clicks. You save time and reduce risk innate to a more manual approach like NSX.
We provide a simple and efficient labeling system
Inconsistent workload labeling can produce complexity that generates dangerous mistakes. Illumio uses a simple four-dimensional labeling scheme that removes the chances of error. Trying to build reliable policy using randomly applied TAGs is a risky approach.
We have one unified platform, one console, one architecture
Less is more when it comes to security. With Illumio ASP, you get a unified approach to visibility and micro-segmentation in a single product. NSX requires multiple tools to try to achieve the same end, but still comes with limitations.
We are a leader in Zero Trust
Micro-segmentation is foundational to Zero Trust security. Forrester evaluates Zero Trust platform providers and recognized Illumio as the leader with the highest score in current product offering.