Microsoft Defender for IoT OT Site License for Education - Annual Commitment
Protect your organization's operational technology with Microsoft Defender for IoT, offering an annual site license for educational institutions.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deep insights into your OT network devices and traffic.
- Threat Detection: Identify and respond to cyber threats targeting industrial control systems.
- Asset Management: Maintain an accurate inventory of all connected OT assets.
- Security Posture: Improve your overall OT security posture and reduce risk.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Defender for IoT provides specialized security for operational technology (OT) environments, including industrial control systems (ICS) and other critical infrastructure. This annual site license for educational institutions offers comprehensive visibility, threat detection, and asset management capabilities to safeguard sensitive OT networks.
This solution is designed for educational institutions that operate their own IT infrastructure, including server rooms, network closets, and IT departments managing campus-wide systems. It helps IT professionals secure the unique devices and protocols found in OT environments, ensuring operational continuity and data integrity.
- OT Network Visibility: Discover and map all OT devices and communication flows.
- Real-time Threat Detection: Identify known and emerging threats targeting OT systems.
- Vulnerability Management: Assess and prioritize OT vulnerabilities.
- Asset Inventory: Maintain a detailed and up-to-date inventory of OT assets.
- Integration Capabilities: Connect with existing security tools and SIEM platforms.
Secure your critical operational technology infrastructure with advanced threat protection and visibility.
What This Enables
Enable OT Network Threat Detection
Enable teams to identify and respond to cyber threats targeting operational technology systems. This includes detecting anomalous behavior and known attack patterns specific to ICS and OT protocols.
on-premises servers, network closets, data centers, campus networks
Streamline OT Asset Discovery
Streamline the process of discovering and inventorying all connected OT devices within the network. This ensures a complete understanding of the attack surface and aids in security policy enforcement.
on-premises servers, network closets, data centers, campus networks
Automate Vulnerability Assessment
Automate the assessment of vulnerabilities within the OT environment. This allows for proactive identification and prioritization of risks before they can be exploited.
on-premises servers, network closets, data centers, campus networks
Key Features
OT Network Visibility
Gain a clear understanding of all devices and traffic within your operational technology network.
Real-time Threat Intelligence
Detect and respond to cyber threats targeting OT systems with up-to-date threat intelligence.
Vulnerability Management
Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in your OT environment to reduce your attack surface.
Asset Discovery and Inventory
Maintain an accurate and comprehensive inventory of all OT assets.
Integration with SIEM
Centralize security alerts and incidents by integrating with your existing Security Information and Event Management system.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
This license is specifically priced and packaged for educational institutions to secure their campus operational technology.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Provides essential security for the operational technology and industrial control systems common in manufacturing facilities.
Government & Public Sector
Offers critical cybersecurity for public infrastructure and operational systems managed by government entities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protects the operational technology within hospitals and healthcare facilities, ensuring patient safety and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Defender for IoT?
Microsoft Defender for IoT is a cloud-based service designed to secure operational technology (OT) environments. It provides visibility, threat detection, and vulnerability management for industrial control systems and other critical infrastructure.
Who is this license intended for?
This specific license is an annual site license with student pricing, intended for educational institutions that manage their own operational technology systems.
What are the benefits of using Defender for IoT in an educational setting?
It helps educational institutions protect critical campus infrastructure, prevent operational disruptions, secure sensitive data, and maintain compliance by providing specialized security for OT environments.
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.