How does Illumio enable organizations to adapt to new security threats?

Illumio empowers organizations to respond to evolving security threats through the capability of real-time policy adjustments informed by threat intelligence. This flexibility allows security teams to immediately adapt their policies and response strategies as new vulnerabilities or attacks are identified. Instead of relying on static policies that could leave gaps in security, Illumio’s approach facilitates dynamic responses, enabling organizations to fine-tune their defenses to better protect critical assets.

The emphasis on real-time adjustments means that as new threat data becomes available, Illumio can analyze this information and allow teams to update their security policies accordingly. This ensures that defenses are continuously aligned with the current threat landscape, minimizing the risk of potential breaches and enhancing overall security posture.

In contrast, freezing all policies would hinder the organization’s ability to react to new threats, automated updates for all devices may not address specific policy changes required for unique security scenarios, and simply increasing hardware capabilities does not inherently mitigate security threats.