Prepare to deploy Microsoft Defender for IoT

Intermediate
Solution Architect
Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT

To prepare for the deployment of Microsoft Defender for IoT, identify what to monitor, choose a traffic mirroring method, and review the appliance options.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Analyze a network diagram to identify devices and subnets to monitor with Defender for IoT.
  • Analyze a network diagram to identify where to place Defender for IoT network sensors and how they should be configured.
  • Choose a traffic mirroring method for each sensor.
  • Compare the appliance options available for use with Defender for IoT network sensors.

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of what Defender for IoT is and how it works at a beginner level
  • Knowledge of operational technology (OT) networks and networking concepts at an intermediate level
  • Familiarity with the Purdue networking model like the device types that are included in each networking level
  • A network diagram