About Microsoft Defender for IoT
Microsoft Defender for IoT by Microsoft is a specialized security solution designed to protect Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments from cyber threats.
Microsoft Defender for IoT Details
Vendor
Microsoft
Year Launched
N/A
Location
1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052, US
Deployment
cloud, web browser
Training Options
live online, demo, account manager, community
Countries Served
All Countries
Languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Users
System Administrators, Security Analysts, Network Engineers, Device Manufacturers
Industries Served
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Energy, Retail
Tags
IoT, Microsoft Defender, security, device protection, threat detection, cybersecurity
Microsoft Defender for IoT's In-App Market Place
Does Microsoft Defender for IoT have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
N/A
Pricing Options
Free trial
Free version
Request a quote
Promo Offer
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), JPY (¥), AUD ($), CAD ($), CHF (Fr), CNY (¥), SEK (kr), NZD ($), KRW (₩), INR (₹), RUB (₽), BRL (R$), MXN ($), ZAR (R)
Pros & Cons
- It slots perfectly into your existing Microsoft setup, making cross-platform threat tracking feel natural and unified.
- The agentless approach is a lifesaver for older industrial gear that simply can’t handle modern software installs.
- Seeing every single device on your network—even the "invisible" ones—gives you a massive leg up on security.
- You get specialized protection that actually understands how a factory floor or a hospital operates differently than an office.
- The real-time dashboards give you a clear, honest look at your security gaps without making you dig through logs.
- The pricing can get pretty steep, especially for smaller businesses trying to cover a large number of devices.
- Setting it up correctly requires some serious technical muscle and isn't something you can just "plug and play."
- If you aren't already deep in the Microsoft ecosystem, the full value of the tool starts to drop off.
- The learning curve is quite vertical; your team will likely need some dedicated training time to master it.
- Documentation can occasionally feel a bit thin or outdated when you’re trying to troubleshoot specific, niche hardware issues.
Microsoft Defender for IoT's Support Options
Documentation
https://learn.microsoft.com/docs/Chatbot
Available