Deploying Defender for IoT Sensors for OT Network Monitoring

Operational technology (OT) networks keep critical infrastructure running, but they are increasingly targeted by modern cyber threats. Securing these specialized environments requires deep visibility, which begins with deploying dedicated monitoring sensors. This comprehensive written guide teaches you how to plan, deploy, and maintain Defender for IoT sensors to safeguard your industrial control systems. You will progress from understanding foundational OT security concepts and zero-trust principles to successfully configuring network monitoring without disrupting live operations. What you'll learn: • Understand the core differences between IT and OT security monitoring requirements • Plan sensor deployment strategies based on your specific network topology • Configure Defender for IoT sensors to capture and analyze network traffic • Apply zero-trust security architectures to industrial control system environments • Troubleshoot common sensor connectivity and data ingestion issues • Manage ongoing sensor maintenance, system updates, and threat intelligence feeds. You will start with key terminology and foundational definitions before diving into step-by-step deployment workflows and configuration best practices. This text-only course provides a clear, structured path to establishing robust visibility across your operational networks. This course is designed for beginner security administrators, network engineers, and industrial control systems professionals who are new to OT monitoring and want to build practical deployment skills. No prior experience with Defender for IoT is required. Start reading today to secure and monitor your critical operational technology environments.