Illumio has introduced Illumio Insights, a new cloud detection and response (CDR) solution that uses an AI security graph to detect threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. As part of Illumio’s wider breach containment platform, the tool offers organisations the ability to monitor all workloads and resources while rapidly isolating suspicious activity in real time.
Illumio Insights enables security operations centre (SOC) teams, incident responders, and threat analysts to observe every network connection, identify malicious traffic, and act on risk signals before threats spread. It maps out the entire environment, flags unusual or risky patterns, and offers visual insights into the lateral movement of potential attacks. Insights is designed to help teams contain breaches early and protect their systems from large-scale disruptions.
Andrew Rubin, CEO and Founder of Illumio, said, “When an organisation is under attack, understanding the connectivity graph is crucial. Bringing together the Illumio security graph with the AI-driven Illumio Insights analytics pipeline allows organisations, for the first time, to understand how threats and risks are moving through their environment. This is the power of an AI security graph. Illumio Insights is vital for protecting the environment as it offers unparalleled observability to understand threat and malicious activity in the cloud. Illumio Insights connects the dots and finds every needle in every haystack. When integrated with Illumio Segmentation, breaches are contained and cyber disasters avoided.”
AI observability drives faster threat detection
Illumio Insights leverages the power of the AI security graph to ingest data at scale, classify traffic, and highlight risk in real time. Its agentless deployment allows for near-instant visibility across millions of cloud workloads. Once deployed, Insights reduces mean time to detect (MTTD) by identifying previously unseen threats and attack paths. If an issue is flagged, users can trigger one-click containment to stop the threat and isolate the affected area, helping to reduce mean time to respond (MTTR).
Frank Dickson, Group Vice President, Security and Trust at IDC, commented, “As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, it’s no longer about having more technology — it’s about having smarter, more adaptive solutions. The need for intelligent systems has never been greater, and AI is at the heart of this transformation. AI-powered security graphs are a game-changer, enabling businesses to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks in near real-time. These sophisticated tools streamline security efforts and enhance decision-making by learning from patterns and behaviours, offering a level of insight and protection that traditional offerings simply can’t match.”
The AI-driven nature of Illumio Insights helps security teams track how attackers move through the network and react more quickly to threats. The system automatically classifies resources and traffic while continuously building a real-time map of the organisation’s environment, helping teams make informed decisions about containment and remediation.
Real-world use and platform integration
Businesses are already seeing the value of the tool. Thomas Vavra, Manager of Network and Security Operations at Mondi Group, said, “Illumio Insights will give us real-time visibility and control over our risky ports, significantly reducing our risk exposure and improving compliance with industry standards. This will enable us to quickly identify vulnerabilities and address them before they become threats.”
Illumio Insights works in tandem with Illumio Segmentation, forming a key part of the Illumio Platform—the first platform specifically designed for breach containment. While Insights helps detect and highlight potential threats early, Segmentation acts to isolate incidents and protect critical infrastructure. Used together, the solutions offer a layered defence that enables quicker threat response, improved risk mitigation, and enhanced cyber resilience.
