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Microsoft Defender for IoT vs Nozomi Networks comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender for IoT
Ranking in IoT Security
5th
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (24th)
Nozomi Networks
Ranking in IoT Security
1st
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
1st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Microsoft Defender for IoT is 8.4%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nozomi Networks is 16.1%, down from 31.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IoT Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Nozomi Networks16.1%
Microsoft Defender for IoT8.4%
Other75.5%
IoT Security
 

Featured Reviews

Luis Gabriel Mieles Benavides - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Architect at Sonda S.A.
Security monitoring has become proactive and threat hunting is now faster and more precise
The best features of Microsoft Defender for IoT are that it is easy to find where the intruder is and easy to capture and hunt intruders. When I need to send a full scan for a device, it is straightforward. I have worked with Symantec, which is an antivirus, and McAfee, where I send full scans in a similar way to how I do it in Azure Defender, and it is equally easy. I can take actions with the device, such as disconnecting it, turning it off, or sending an alarm. The integration with Azure Defender and Azure Sentinel is seamless because they are from the same company. They capture intruders, viruses, worms, and everything else easily, and I can fix problems quickly. I use the network visibility features daily to manage connected assets. Currently, I am closing a case with Mutual Asesorías where they have a computer with intruders attempting to force brute capture the password. I can see how the intruder tried to do this, and my work involves closing the IP origin in this case.
German Alvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Specialist at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Effective asset management improves OT security by quantifying risks and identifying unauthorized communications
Nozomi Networks currently offers add-ons, such as ARP agents, that can be installed on machines to expand the information we receive from sensors. However, these are part of a licensing structure, which can be costly. It would be very helpful if these agents were available free of charge. The solution itself has no major problems, but this is a feature request I would make for improvement.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"As a cybersecurity consultant, the best part of Microsoft Defender for IoT is the capability to integrate with other tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and receive real-time alerts from the product."
"Mainly, it is manageable and integrates with other Microsoft products, which is crucial for me."
"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."
"Some advantages of Microsoft Defender for IoT are that it's easy to install on any OS, and you can create any custom use cases easily."
"The graphics and analysis in Microsoft Defender for IoT are very representative."
"The best features of Microsoft Defender for IoT are that it is easy to find where the intruder is and easy to capture and hunt intruders."
"Provides security for our operational technology environment for OT and IoT."
"The network visualization feature of Nozomi impacts security operations positively."
"The most valuable feature of Nozomi Networks is its security features."
"The most valuable features of Nozomi Networks are the visibility of OT protocols and the versatility in finding the details of the assets feeding the tool."
"The feature I like best is its stability."
"Nozomi Networks is an easy-to-use and powerful tool."
"I chose Nozomi because it is far ahead of other competitors, like Curator and Elastic."
"The tool's visibility is good. We can see the traffic flow."
 

Cons

"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."
"Microsoft Defender for IoT is not scalable. If you want to monitor another industrial network, you need an additional server, making it less scalable."
"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."
"There are a few limitations with Microsoft Defender for IoT. We raised concerns with the product team because they don't capture all the information regarding command execution or processes executed on certain endpoints."
"Nozomi Networks currently offers add-ons, such as ARP agents, that can be installed on machines to expand the information we receive from sensors. However, these are part of a licensing structure, which can be costly."
"I believe there is room for improvement regarding on-premises AI."
"I would like more customizable options for configurations."
"Proof of concept could be improved. It could be more tangible to the customer and the end users to have a video presentation or something like that."
"The solution should include an integration library."
"Nozomi Networks should improve its pricing."
"It should support more programmable logic controllers (PLCs)."
"Creating custom queries is time-consuming."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I have not seen any competition in terms of pricing, and it is quite reasonable."
"The solution's pricing is good and cheaper than that of Claroty."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Energy/Utilities Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for IoT?
I don't think I have any recommendation on improvements for Microsoft Defender for IoT because we don't use it too extensively. There are a few limitations with Microsoft Defender for IoT. We raise...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender for IoT?
Clients mainly use Microsoft Defender for IoT for unfamiliar sign-in attempts and Microsoft Defender EDRs. We are using use cases for unfamiliar sign-in and malicious activity, such as user sign-in...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nozomi Networks?
Nozomi Networks is priced moderately. Its cost is not too expensive, but it is not low either.
What needs improvement with Nozomi Networks?
Nozomi Networks currently offers add-ons, such as ARP agents, that can be installed on machines to expand the information we receive from sensors. However, these are part of a licensing structure, ...
What is your primary use case for Nozomi Networks?
We use Nozomi Networks ( /products/nozomi-networks-reviews ) in our operational technology environment to manage the inventory of assets in our plants and conduct vulnerability assessments and risk...
 

Also Known As

Azure Defender for IoT
SCADAguardian
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Information Not Available
Enel, FireEye, GlaxoSmithKline, VEC, TAGSEC Group
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