Infoblox Launches Ecosystem Program

Infoblox introduces a new ecosystem program with a self-service portal featuring certified integrations to streamline network and security operations.

Infoblox, a cloud networking and security services leader, unveiled its new Infoblox Ecosystem Program. Key to the program is a self-service portal that features certified out-of-the-box integrations for leading technology providers. Infoblox-certified integrations undergo rigorous testing, optimization, validation, and ongoing updates to ensure seamless compatibility and are backed by support for Infoblox-developed integrations. These integrations empower NetOps and SecOps teams to break down silos, automate workflows, and strengthen security posture across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments ─  all in one place.

With the Infoblox Ecosystem Portal, customers can discover, learn, and rapidly deploy more than 20+ new pre-built certified integrations with leading technology partners such as Microsoft, Splunk, HashiCorp, and Alkira ─ with no/low code. The bi-directional exchange between Infoblox DDI, BloxOne^® Threat Defense, and technology partner integrations enable seamless interoperability, streamlined automation, enhanced security posture, and network management capabilities.

With large enterprises now managing over 76 different security tools on average, this directly addresses business challenges, including:

• Visibility Gaps: Fragmented networks and security tools can leave blind spots, making it difficult to get a complete picture of the network’s security posture and activities.
• Silos and Inefficiency: 50% of NetOps and SecOps often operate with different priorities and focus areas, leading to disjointed efforts and inefficiencies.
• Lack of Automation: 64% of organizations who have not invested deeply in network automation say their most recent breach resulted from a known vulnerability.
• Complexity in Security: 91% of security professionals express concern over their organizations’ security complexity.

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“Managing and securing enterprise networks is increasingly challenging as business environments grapple with the complexities of cloud adoption and proliferation of IoT/OT devices,” said Mukesh Gupta, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Infoblox. “The Infoblox Ecosystem Portal makes collaborating easier for NetOps and SecOps teams. By integrating certified partner solutions and automating networking and security workflows, we enrich the IT technology stack with critical data and create a more coordinated response. Integrated workflows between Infoblox and partner solutions automate routine tasks, enabling IT teams to focus on strategic tasks and drive innovation forward.”

Infoblox is uniquely positioned to assist organizations in addressing these challenges through unparalleled DNS visibility and a streamlined integration approach. Infoblox integrations enable sharing early threat visibility, authoritative IP addresses, and contextual network data—such as user and device attribution—with other networking and security tools, enhancing overall partner tool efficiency. Leveraging this visibility ahead of other tools helps Infoblox to protect an average of 63 days before an attack. As a force multiplier, Infoblox overall helps companies seeking a multi-layered defense strategy to unlock significant benefits, including:

• Enhanced visibility: Up to 90% reduction of time in collecting device inventory¹
• Improved operational efficiency: Up to 79% in operational savings²
• Improved MTTR: 70% reduction in incident management³

“IT infrastructure integration can be challenging for enterprises, often requiring incremental time and operational expense. Additionally, these activities are complex, especially given the mix of legacy and modern microservices architectures and underlying API calls. The Infoblox Ecosystem aims to address these challenges while delivering enhanced security and operational efficiency. By collaborating with other industry-leading technology providers, Infoblox is potentially unlocking the ability for customers to discover, learn, and deploy integrations quickly and easily,” said Will Townsend, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy.

With the new Infoblox Ecosystem Certification Program, technology partners can ensure their solutions are optimized for integration with Infoblox, reducing implementation time and effort for mutual customers. The Infoblox Ecosystem Partner Program offers a clear and robust path to collaboration for technology partners. It fosters a strategic partnership with Infoblox that extends its solutions to 13,000+ customers and furthers its market reach.

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Leading organizations across diverse industries have successfully utilized the Infoblox Ecosystem, and Infoblox IT has also benefitted from the solutions. As Ed Hunter, CISO at Infoblox, explains, “Leveraging the ecosystem has enabled us to unify our networking and security efforts. The unparalleled visibility and automation features have increased our efficiency and allowed us to focus more on strategic initiatives. It’s a crucial component of our IT infrastructure.”