Microsoft Defender for IoT
By Microsoft
Microsoft Defender for IoT is a security software designed to protect both IoT and Operational Technology (OT) environments. It provides real-time asset discovery, vulnerability management, and cyber threat protection for industrial infrastructure, such as industrial control systems (ICS). Defender for IoT uses agentless monitoring to identify and manage IoT/OT devices, assess risks, and detect advanced threats using machine learning and threat intelligence. This approach ensures that devices without embedded security agents remain visible and secure, reducing the risk of unmonitored devices becoming targets for threat actors. The architecture of Defender for IoT includes network sensors that discover and continuously monitor network traffic across devices. These sensors can be deployed on virtual machines or physical appliances and are configured as either cloud-connected or fully on-premises, locally managed sensors. They use OT/IoT-aware analytics engines and Layer-6 Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to detect threats such as fileless malware based on anomalous or unauthorized activity. The data collection, processing, analysis, and alerting take place directly on the sensor, making it suitable for locations with low bandwidth or high-latency connectivity. Only telemetry and insights are transferred to the Azure portal for management, providing a centralized view of security across the network.
Defender for IoT integrates with Microsoft services like Microsoft Sentinel, offering a unified security experience in the Azure portal. This integration allows security teams to visualize and secure devices across their networks, regardless of location. Additionally, Defender for IoT includes analytics engines that provide machine learning and profile analytics, risk analysis, and threat intelligence. These engines detect policy violations, protocol violations, and industrial malware, ensuring protection for OT environments. While Defender for IoT also offers a micro agent for building security into new IoT devices,
Seller
Microsoft
HQ Location
Redmond, Washington, USA
Company Website
https://www.microsoft.com/
Contact
+1 4258828080
Year Founded
2022
Real-time asset discovery
Vulnerability management
Cyber threat protection
Agentless monitoring
Machine learning-based threat detection
Threat intelligence integration
Cloud security analytics
Endpoint network sensors
English
Where does Microsoft Defender for IoT have offices in GCC?
Not available.
Who are Microsoft Defender for IoT customers in the Middle East?
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What is Microsoft Defender for IoT local address?
Not available.
Is Microsoft Defender for IoT Platform available in Arabic?
Not available.
Does Microsoft Defender for IoT platforms use AI? And where?
Microsoft Defender for IoT uses artificial intelligence (AI), specifically machine learning, in multiple areas of its security operations. It leverages AI-driven cloud security analytics to analyze network signals collected from IoT and OT devices, translating these signals into actionable insights, threat detections, and recommended responses to advanced threats1. This AI capability enables real-time detection of both known and unknown threats, significantly enhancing the speed and accuracy of threat identification.
Is Microsoft Defender for IoT a web3 company?
No.
Are there any web3 components in Microsoft Defender for IoT?
No.
Custom
Per User Per Month
$0.85 device/month, paid yearly
Per User Per Month
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