Azure Sphere vs. Microsoft Defender for IoT

Azure Sphere is a new solution for creating highly-secured, Internet-connected microcontroller (MCU) devices. It provides a foundation of security and connectivity that allows you to create the intelligent products and experiences that customers love—and get them to market quickly—at a price point that enables the Internet of Things (IoT) at scale.

Microsoft Defender for IoT is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect Internet of Things (IoT and operational technology (OT environments. It offers real-time asset discovery, vulnerability management, and cyberthreat protection for industrial infrastructures, including industrial control systems (ICS and OT networks. By providing complete visibility into all IoT and OT assets, Defender for IoT enables organizations to manage security posture effectively and reduce the cyberattack surface area.