Deploying Defender for IoT for OT Security Monitoring

Industrial and operational technology (OT) environments face growing cybersecurity threats, requiring specialized monitoring solutions that traditional IT tools cannot provide. This text-only course guides you through the process of setting up Defender for IoT to gain full visibility and protect critical infrastructure. You will transition from understanding basic security concepts to successfully planning and executing an OT monitoring deployment. By studying realistic scenarios and configuration steps, you will learn how to safeguard industrial devices and integrate modern zero-trust security principles into your OT network. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational differences between IT and OT security environments - Plan a Defender for IoT deployment tailored to your network architecture - Configure network sensors to analyze traffic and discover connected OT assets - Apply zero-trust security concepts to secure industrial control systems - Monitor OT networks for anomalies, vulnerabilities, and potential threats - Integrate threat intelligence to maintain continuous operational visibility The course begins with essential terminology and architectural concepts before moving step-by-step through sensor deployment, network configuration, and threat monitoring workflows. Designed for beginners to OT security, network administrators, and IT professionals looking to expand their cybersecurity skills, this course requires no prior Defender experience. Start reading today to master the essentials of industrial network defense.