Recently, we announced that the Microsoft Defender for IoT sensor, version 22.1, had reached general availability (GA) status. Now, we would like to introduce you to our latest Public Preview that includes new Microsoft Defender for IoT embedded security capabilities designed specifically for device builders and solution operators. These capabilities will empower builders to create secure-by-design, managed IoT devices.
What is Microsoft Defender for IoT's Integrated On-Device Security Solution:
Microsoft Defender for IoT’s agent-based solution for device builders is a managed solution for device manufacturers and solution operators. It includes capabilities to incorporate security from the earliest stages of development enabling builders to reduce their devices’ exposure to IoT risks before they ship devices to customers. Defender for IoT automatically recommends hardening strategies and helps protect the supply chain technologies that they add to their devices. Once the devices are deployed customers and operators using Defender for IoT will benefit from advanced run-time protection that can detect and respond to threats as well as prevent attempted exploits and attacks.
Integrating security into the device enables device manufacturers and managed solution providers to provide security across any network, including Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and devices directly connected to 5G networks and to differentiate their solution by detecting more threats, such as device hijacking, ransomware, crypto jacking, and more. The lightweight security agents empower device manufacturers to build security directly into their new IoT/OT initiatives and devices to maintain security post-sales and keep their brand and customers safe.
With Microsoft Defender for IoT, managed solution operators can now easily and seamlessly gain visibility into the security posture of their deployed devices, proactively monitor the devices, receive automatic security posture and hardening recommendations based on Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks along with device-specific recommendations. This solution enables users to gain visibility into operating system security, including OS configurations, firewall settings, and permissions.
What's New In The Latest Version, 4.1.2:
The public preview includes an updated agent, version 4.1.2, which delivers many new features:
For device manufacturers building devices with the existing Microsoft Defender for IoT micro agent, to upgrade your agent to the new version and take advantage of all new functionality, please refer to the documentation.
Connect & Learn More
If you are a device builder or solution operator interested in learning more and engaging with the product team, or if you just want to stay in the loop and receive future updates: please reach out to [email protected].
You can learn more about Microsoft Defender for IoT and its benefits for organizations and device builders with the following links:
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