The Internet of Things (IoT) has ushered in an era of interconnected devices, encompassing billions of nodes within Operational Technology (OT) and general-purpose IoT networks. However, these devices and networks often leverage specialized protocols and prioritize operational efficiency over robust security postures. Traditional security monitoring solutions struggle to adapt to these unique environments, resulting in a growing attack surface with each wave of innovation.
Microsoft Defender for IoT addresses this challenge head-on, offering a unified security solution specifically designed for the IoT/OT landscape. Defender for IoT empowers organizations to gain comprehensive visibility into their environment, including legacy devices that may lack built-in security agents. This agentless approach leverages network layer monitoring for efficient threat detection, seamlessly integrating with existing industrial equipment and Security Operations Center (SOC) tools.
By deploying Defender for IoT, organizations can:
Enhance Asset Discovery: Gain real-time visibility into all connected devices across your IoT/OT infrastructure.
Prioritize Vulnerability Management: Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities within your IoT/OT environment, enabling focused mitigation efforts.
Proactive Threat Detection: Leverage advanced threat intelligence and behavioral analytics to detect anomalous activity and potential cyberattacks.
Unified Security Management: Integrate seamlessly with existing SOC workflows and industrial control systems for a holistic security posture.
Through its agentless design and comprehensive feature set, Microsoft Defender for IoT empowers organizations to secure their evolving IoT/OT landscape, mitigating risk and ensuring operational resilience in the face of an ever-expanding attack surface.
Here is what we can offer to your organisation:
- Implementation of Microsoft Defender for IoT for end-user organisations: Our team of engineers can enable agent-less monitoring in your IoT environment. We can Discover devices on your network and Assess risks and manage vulnerabilities using machine learning, threat intelligence, and behavioural analytics with Microsoft Defender for IoT for end-user organisations.