Microsoft Defender for IoT OT Site License XL for Education
Microsoft Defender for IoT provides essential visibility and threat detection for your operational technology environment with an XL site license for educational institutions.
- Threat Detection: Identify and respond to cyber threats targeting your OT systems.
- Asset Visibility: Gain a clear understanding of all connected devices within your OT network.
- Vulnerability Management: Proactively discover and assess risks in your industrial control systems.
- Education Focused: Special pricing tailored for student environments and academic institutions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Defender for IoT is a cloud-based solution designed to secure your operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) environments. It provides deep visibility into OT assets, detects threats, and manages vulnerabilities, offering an enterprise-grade security posture without the enterprise overhead.
This XL site license, specifically priced for educational institutions, enables comprehensive protection for student networks and research environments. It helps safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive data by identifying risks and responding to potential cyberattacks across your connected OT devices.
- OT Asset Discovery: Automatically discover and inventory all OT devices on your network.
- Threat Intelligence: Leverage Microsoft's global threat intelligence to identify and block attacks.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Pinpoint weaknesses in your OT infrastructure before they are exploited.
- Behavioral Monitoring: Detect anomalies and suspicious activities indicative of compromise.
- Centralized Management: Manage security policies and alerts from a unified cloud console.
Protect your educational institution's critical OT infrastructure with advanced threat detection and asset visibility.
What This Enables
Enhance OT Network Visibility and Security
Enable teams to discover and inventory all OT devices, gaining a clear understanding of the attack surface. Streamline the identification of unauthorized or rogue devices connecting to the network.
On premises OT networks, Cloud connected OT systems, Hybrid OT/IT environments, Research and development labs
Detect and Respond to OT Cyber Threats
Automate the detection of known and emerging threats targeting OT protocols and devices. Facilitate faster incident response by providing contextual alerts and threat intelligence.
Industrial control system environments, Manufacturing facilities, Campus infrastructure networks, Critical infrastructure operations
Manage OT Vulnerabilities Proactively
Enable teams to identify and assess vulnerabilities within their OT assets and industrial control systems. Streamline the prioritization of patching and mitigation efforts to reduce risk.
Legacy OT systems, Networked industrial equipment, SCADA system deployments, Building management systems
Key Features
OT Asset Discovery
Gain complete visibility into all connected OT devices and their configurations to understand your network's attack surface.
Threat Detection
Identify and respond to cyber threats targeting OT protocols and devices with real-time alerts and intelligence.
Vulnerability Management
Proactively discover and assess risks in your industrial control systems to prioritize remediation efforts.
Behavioral Anomaly Detection
Detect unusual network activity that may indicate a compromise or insider threat.
Centralized Cloud Management
Manage security policies and monitor threats across your entire OT environment from a single console.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
This license is specifically tailored with student pricing for educational institutions, making it ideal for universities and research facilities with OT environments.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Provides critical visibility and threat detection for operational technology and industrial control systems used in manufacturing processes.
Energy & Utilities
Secures essential OT infrastructure like power grids, water treatment facilities, and other utility operations against cyber threats.
Government & Public Sector
Offers protection for critical infrastructure managed by government entities, including campus facilities and public works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Defender for IoT?
Microsoft Defender for IoT is a cloud-native security solution that provides visibility into, and threat detection for, operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) environments.
Who is the target audience for this education-specific license?
This XL site license is designed for educational institutions, including universities, colleges, and technical schools, that utilize OT systems for research, operations, or training.
What types of devices does Defender for IoT protect?
It protects a wide range of OT devices, including industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, building management systems, and other IoT devices commonly found in industrial and operational 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.