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Microsoft Defender for IoT vs Palo Alto Industrial OT Security comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender for IoT
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
IoT Security (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (29th)
Palo Alto Industrial OT Sec...
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
16th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Operational Technology (OT) Security category, the mindshare of Microsoft Defender for IoT is 5.4%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Industrial OT Security is 0.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operational Technology (OT) Security
 

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William Tuleja - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration with existing tools boosts management efficiency
The only improvement I see is that some detection explanations are vaguely provided by Microsoft, resulting in generic IoT detections that alert me to an issue yet don't specify what's wrong. Often, it just links back to a generic KB article without additional information. When it happens, it requires extra detective work. This issue doesn't occur often but can be annoying.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
Government
5%
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for IoT?
The solution is relatively expensive with licensing being based on each device. The cost per license might not be affordable for every organization, and I would rate it around six out of ten on a s...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for IoT?
The primary area that needs improvement is compatibility with the latest IoT technologies. Microsoft needs flexibility to ensure good compatibility with new IoT solutions, which frequently introduc...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender for IoT?
My primary use case for Microsoft Defender for IoT is security. It helps with vulnerability management and provides significant attack reduction. It functions as a next-generation protection soluti...
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Also Known As

Azure Defender for IoT
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