Microsoft Defender for IoT OT Site License - Annual Commitment
Protect your organization's operational technology (OT) environment with an annual site license for Microsoft Defender for IoT.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deep insights into your OT network traffic and connected devices.
- Threat Detection: Identify and respond to cyber threats targeting industrial control systems.
- Vulnerability Management: Proactively discover and assess vulnerabilities within your OT infrastructure.
- Compliance Support: Strengthen your security posture to meet industry regulations and standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Defender for IoT provides specialized security for operational technology (OT) environments, offering visibility, threat detection, and vulnerability management for industrial control systems and connected devices. This annual site license ensures continuous protection for your critical infrastructure.
Designed for businesses with OT networks, this solution helps IT and security teams manage risks associated with industrial environments. It integrates with existing security tools to provide a unified view of threats across IT and OT, enabling faster incident response and improved operational resilience.
- OT Network Visibility: Discover all OT assets and monitor network traffic for anomalies.
- Threat Intelligence: Leverage Microsoft's global threat intelligence to detect known and emerging OT threats.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Identify weaknesses in OT devices and systems before they can be exploited.
- Incident Response: Accelerate threat investigation and response with contextualized alerts.
- Centralized Management: Manage OT security alongside IT security from a single pane of glass.
Secure your critical operational technology infrastructure with advanced threat protection and visibility.
What This Enables
Enable OT Network Visibility and Asset Discovery
Enable teams to discover all connected OT devices and map network traffic within their operational environments. This provides a foundational understanding of the OT landscape for better security management.
On premises OT networks, Cloud connected OT assets, Industrial control systems, Manufacturing environments
Automate OT Threat Detection and Alerting
Automate the identification of cyber threats specifically targeting OT protocols and devices, reducing the risk of operational disruption. Receive timely alerts to investigate and respond to potential security incidents.
On premises OT networks, Cloud connected OT assets, Industrial control systems, Manufacturing environments
Streamline OT Vulnerability Management
Streamline the process of identifying and assessing vulnerabilities within OT assets, enabling proactive risk mitigation. Prioritize remediation efforts based on potential impact to operations.
On premises OT networks, Cloud connected OT assets, Industrial control systems, Manufacturing environments
Key Features
OT Asset Discovery
Gain complete visibility into all OT devices and their connections, essential for effective security management.
Threat Detection for OT Protocols
Identify and respond to threats targeting industrial control systems and specialized OT protocols.
Vulnerability Assessment
Proactively discover and assess weaknesses in OT devices to prevent exploitation.
Integration with Microsoft Security Stack
Unify security management by integrating OT security insights with existing IT security tools.
Cloud-Based Management
Manage OT security from a centralized cloud console for ease of deployment and operation.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Essential for securing the operational technology that powers production lines, supply chains, and industrial processes against cyber threats.
Energy & Utilities
Critical for protecting the infrastructure that delivers power, water, and other essential services from disruption and cyberattacks.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Important for safeguarding medical devices and operational systems within hospitals and laboratories that rely on continuous function.
Transportation & Logistics
Vital for securing the systems that manage transportation networks, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is operational technology (OT)?
Operational technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software that detect or cause a change, or directly control the operation of industrial processes. This includes systems used in manufacturing, energy, utilities, and transportation.
How does Defender for IoT differ from traditional IT security solutions?
Defender for IoT is specifically designed to understand the unique protocols, devices, and risks inherent in OT environments, which differ significantly from standard IT networks.
What is an annual commit license?
An annual commit license requires a 12-month commitment to the service, typically offering a more predictable cost structure for ongoing security protection.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.