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Dragos vs Microsoft Defender for IoT comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Dragos
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
5th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Defender for IoT
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
6th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
IoT Security (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (28th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Operational Technology (OT) Security category, the mindshare of Dragos is 11.7%, down from 13.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for IoT is 5.4%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operational Technology (OT) Security
 

Featured Reviews

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Centralized management and cybersecurity features enhance IoT device oversight
Dragos ( /products/dragos-reviews ) offers several valuable features, including the capability to manage IoT devices on a centralized platform. It allows for updates to devices and uniform management counsel, enabling updates to all devices. Another key feature is its ability to manage cybersecurity aspects of devices, such as updating or isolating devices found to have vulnerabilities. It includes features for automatic discovery of devices and inventory management of devices, and it facilitates incident response by allowing for isolation or shutdown of devices in case of critical vulnerabilities.
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.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Dragos is more expensive than other vendors, probably about fifteen to twenty percent more, but it is generally worth the investment."
"Mainly, it is manageable and integrates with other Microsoft products, which is crucial for me."
"The graphics and analysis in Microsoft Defender for IoT are very representative."
"I believe it is best suited for cloud services and is unmatched by other cloud security solutions."
"It is manageable and integrates with other Microsoft products, which is crucial for me."
"I find Microsoft Defender very effective in vulnerability management and it provides good attack reduction, making it a next-generation protection solution."
 

Cons

"Dragos could improve its asset visibility and discovery tools, as the competitor Claroty has better options in this area."
"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."
"Customer service and support from Microsoft are costly. The execution by engineers is expensive, and the service is neither free nor toll-free, making it less accessible for customers."
"The primary area that needs improvement is compatibility with the latest IoT technologies."
"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."
"The documentation for Microsoft Defender for IoT is lacking. There are no clear steps or guidance, and updates are frequent, which adds to the confusion."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Energy/Utilities Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Energy/Utilities Company
10%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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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...
 

Also Known As

Dragos Platform
Azure Defender for IoT
 

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