EmberOT
6.1#7 in ot and ics security monitoring softwareFree planFree planSelf-hosted
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Microsoft Defender for Business
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| Fact | EmberOT | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chandler, Arizona, United States | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Integrations | EmberOT says its sensors send data to selected tools and destinations, and its PCAP Analyzer page names SIEM, SOAR, and MSSP destinations for the full product. | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. |
| Management | Its Odyssey console supports centralized sensor and license management, system health monitoring, and unified asset and network views. | Administrators use the Microsoft Defender portal to configure the product, monitor devices and detections, view policies, and manage security recommendations. |
| Purpose | EmberOT provides software sensors for industrial asset and network monitoring, with continuous insight into system status, vulnerabilities, and threats. | Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats. |
| Support | The maker invites prospective customers to request a demo and says its team provides customers, partners, and the industry with support and guidance. | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. |
| Vulnerability management | EmberOT describes near-real-time vulnerability evaluation with contextual risk ranking and environment-specific remediation recommendations. | The product includes core vulnerability management capabilities to help identify and address weaknesses. |
EmberOT plans
- OT PCAP AnalyzerFree
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
Pick EmberOT if…
EmberOT is aimed at industrial operators, engineers, defenders, plant managers, compliance managers and cybersecurity teams. Its free PCAP Analyzer may suit users who need offline packet-capture review rather than ongoing monitoring.
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.