IoT and OT Security Handbook: Assess risks, manage vulnerabilities, and monitor threats with Microsoft Defender for IoT

$34.99
by Smita Jain

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Leverage Defender for IoT for understanding common attacks and achieving zero trust for IoT and OT devices Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Identify and resolve cybersecurity challenges in the IoT and OT worlds - Familiarize yourself with common attack vectors in the IoT and OT domains - Dive into Defender for IoT, understand its capabilities, and put it to practice Book Description The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, is all about digital transformation, manufacturing, and production. The connected world we live in today, including industries, comes with several cybersecurity challenges that need immediate attention. This book takes you through the basics of IoT and OT architecture and helps you understand and mitigate these security challenges. The book begins with an overview of the challenges faced in managing and securing IoT and OT devices in Industry 4.0. You'll then get to grips with the Purdue model of reference architecture, which will help you explore common cyber attacks in IoT and OT environments. As you progress, you'll be introduced to Microsoft Defender for IoT and understand its capabilities in securing IoT and OT environments. Finally, you will discover best practices for achieving continuous monitoring and vulnerability management, as well as threat monitoring and hunting, and find out how to align your business model toward zero trust. By the end of this security book, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to efficiently secure IoT and OT environments using Microsoft Defender for IoT. What you will learn Discover security challenges faced in IoT and OT environments - Understand the security issues in Industry 4.0 - Explore Microsoft Defender for IoT and learn how it aids in securing the IoT/OT industry - Find out how to deploy Microsoft Defender for IoT along with its prerequisites - Understand the importance of continuous monitoring - Get familiarized with vulnerability management in the IoT and OT worlds - Dive into risk assessment as well as threat monitoring and hunting - Achieve zero trust for IoT devices Who this book is for This book is for industrial security, IoT security, and IT security professionals. Security engineers, including pentesters, security architects, and ethical hackers, who want to ensure the security of their organization's data when connected with the IoT will find this book useful. Table of Contents Addressing Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0 - Delving into Network Segmentation-Based Reference Architecture – the Purdue Model - Common Attacks on IoT/OT Environments - What Is Microsoft Defender for IoT? - How Does Microsoft Defender for IoT Fit into Your OT/IoT Environment/Architecture? - How Do the Microsoft Defender for IoT Features Help in Addressing Open Challenges? - Asset Inventory - Continuous Monitoring - Vulnerability Management and Threat Monitoring - Zero Trust Architecture and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework “This IoT and OT security book offers a timely and comprehensive resource for understanding these challenges. The book is divided into three parts. The first part offers readers an in-depth understanding of the security challenges in IoT and OT environments, including common attacks and vulnerabilities. The second part focuses on Microsoft Defender for IoT and how it can help address the open challenges in the connected world we live in today. This section offers you a comprehensive approach to securing your devices against cyber threats. Part three outlines best practices for monitoring, managing vulnerabilities, and hunting threats in IoT and OT environments. It highlights the importance of risk assessment and aligning the business model towards Zero Trust, providing you with a holistic approach to securing your IoT and OT devices against cyberattacks. In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of IoT and OT security in the age of Industry 4.0. Whether you are an industry professional or cybersecurity expert, this book is an essential addition to your reading list.” -- Dr Rohini Srivathsa National Technology Officer (CTO) - Microsoft India Business enabler and risk management focused, Smita has a unique and globally-experienced approach to Information Security, Data Privacy, IT, OT-IoT, and Digital Transformation. Her hallmarks include transformative vision casting and strategy setting, operational and organizational excellence, and a risk-based approach to enterprise enablement. Recognized thought leader in the transformation process, re-envisioning and establishing organizational cadence and culture. With an established track record of effectively working across various industries. A cybersecurity consultant, strategist, mentor to organizations about the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape and helping them build a dynamic cybersecurity program. Vasantha Lakshmi works at Microsoft India as a Technology Specialist a

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