Illumio Core

Illumio Core was developed to address the need for enhanced security in data centers and cloud environments by providing micro-segmentation capabilities. It was introduced by Illumio Inc. in 2013 to help organizations gain visibility into application traffic and implement security policies that prevent lateral movement of threats, thereby reducing attack surfaces.

Strengths of Illumio Core include its ability to provide detailed visibility into network traffic and simplify the implementation of micro-segmentation policies without dependency on the underlying network infrastructure. Weaknesses may include complexity in deployment for organizations with limited technical expertise and potential cost considerations. Competitors include VMware NSX, Cisco Tetration, and Guardicore Centra.

An Illumio Core expert must possess skills in network security and micro-segmentation, proficiency in understanding and configuring security policies, and experience with cloud environments and data center architectures. They should be adept at using Illumio's platform for traffic visibility and policy creation, as well as have a strong grasp of firewall configurations and threat prevention strategies.