NOMINATION HIGHLIGHTS

From hospitals and universities to enterprises and stadiums, the network is made up of millions of users, devices, and applications, creating a primary target for cyber threats. But traditional legacy security models, where security teams rely on fragmented tools, create visibility gaps and inconsistent policy enforcement. Organizations require an approach that embeds security into the network.

Extreme Platform ONE Security advances network security by unifying identity, device, and network access controls within a single, fabric-integrated platform. With rapid deployment, seamless integrations across identity and device management providers, and automated policy enforcement throughout the network fabric, it strengthens access security while reducing operational burden.

Platform ONE Security directly addresses the growing need to simplify networking with one, integrated, AI-powered platform. With zero trust security built into the platform, IT teams can enforce policies and gain operational visibility across the entire network. Consolidating workflows allows organizations to maintain consistent policy enforcement, streamlined operations, and reduced time troubleshooting, resulting in faster responses, improved productivity, and a stronger security posture.

Here’s what it looks like in action:

In a hospital, clinicians and connected medical devices require role-based access, where delays can impact patient care. The platform uses AI-driven automation to enforce Zero Trust policies, granting the right users and devices immediate, secure access while maintaining complete network visibility and control.

In an airport, unauthorized Wi-Fi hotspots or misconfigured devices can threaten critical systems. The platform automatically detects and isolates these risks, segments the network to contain threats, and delivers real-time alerts—keeping operations running without disruption.

In a school, students may attempt to bypass firewalls using personal hotspots, VPNs, or unapproved applications, creating blind spots for IT teams. The platform monitors activity in real time, enforces policies automatically, and preserves full visibility without interrupting learning.

In an enterprise, if a user logs in from an unusual location or device—such as a traveling employee—the platform flags the behavior, applies Zero Trust controls, and blocks potential threats before they spread, minimizing business disruption.

“Integrating networking and security isn’t simply about consolidation; it’s about creating operational clarity,” says Bob Laliberte, Principal Analyst at theCUBE Research. “Extreme’s platform brings AI, security, and networking together to deliver a more intelligent, automated, and resilient environment.”

By unifying networking and security management, Extreme Platform ONE accelerates Zero Trust adoption, automates operations, ensures continuous visibility, and enhances user experiences—freeing IT teams to focus on strategic priorities instead of daily troubleshooting.