Microsoft Defender for IoT Features

Performs risk and security gap assessments for connected assets.

Assists with authentication and authorization of connected assets.

Provides general protection against device threats, such as firewall and antivirus tools.

Monitors device behaviors to identify abnormal events.

Responds to suspicious activity related to IoT devices. This may include actions such as threat containment and eradication as well as device recovery.

Provides security measures for IoT networks and gateways.

Automatically sends over-the-air (OTA) security updates to connected devices.

Sends timely security notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise.

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.

Integrates with existing IoT hardware.

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.

Provides pre-built or customizable performance reports.

Allows administrators to set user access privileges to permit approved parties to access sensitive data.

Identifies operational technology hardware and software network connections.

Software integrates with OT hardware and industrial equipment.

Performs risk and security gap assessments for connected assets.

Facilitates remediation of vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and/or security events.

Sends real-time or near real-time alerts about security events to administrators.

Creates a comprehensive log of all activities for the purposes of assessing compliance or digital forensics.

Follows industry-specific security frameworks such as IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82.

Utilizes AI or machine learning in threat analysis functions.

Automates processes through AI or machine learning.