Plan to deploy Microsoft Defender for IoT to monitor operational technology (OT) networks

Intermediate
Solution Architect
Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT

Plan for the deployment of Microsoft Defender for IoT, including the sites and zones, user access, and OT sensor and management connections.

Learning objectives

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

  • Describe the stages and the roles involved to deploy Microsoft Defender for IoT
  • Organize the locations and systems across your network into sites and zones
  • Choose a sensor connection method to use for my deployment
  • Identify the users and roles your teams use with Defender for IoT

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
  • Knowledge of what Azure roles and role-based access controls (RBAC) are and how they work at a beginner level