Guardz Review: Cybersecurity Platform for MSPs
Guardz helps Managed Service Providers (MSPs) manage security for multiple small and medium business clients from one interface. It is designed for teams looking to consolidate security tools and offer 24/7 monitoring.
At a glance
- Category
- Security
- Best for
- Managed Service Providers (MSPs), IT Service Providers, Cybersecurity resellers serving SMBs
- Pricing
- Guardz uses tiered pricing based on user count. A 14-day free trial is available, and a free Community Shield plan is offered for MSP internal use.
- Key use cases
- Multi-Client Security Monitoring, Phishing and Email Defense, Employee Risk Reduction, External Vulnerability Scanning
- Integrations
- SentinelOne, Check Point Harmony, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
- Official website
- guardz.com
Guardz is a unified cybersecurity platform built for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) who manage the IT security of small and medium-sized businesses. It combines several security layers into a single dashboard, allowing providers to monitor threats across multiple clients.
The platform includes AI-driven detection and human expertise through its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. It covers several attack vectors, including email, identity, and endpoints, and provides tools for employee training and phishing simulations to address human-related risks.
For MSPs, the tool focuses on operational efficiency with multi-tenant management and automated remediation steps. It also includes business-oriented features like prospecting reports to help providers identify vulnerabilities for potential new clients.
Buyers should confirm which plan fits their needs, as the 24/7 MDR and full EDR capabilities are available in the Ultimate plan.
Key Features
24/7 Managed Detection and Response that combines AI analysis with human expertise to identify and respond to threats.
Monitors for account takeovers and suspicious identity-based activity.
Provides endpoint protection via SentinelOne EDR and managed antivirus.
API-based protection using Check Point Harmony to scan for phishing and business email compromise.
Automated training campaigns and phishing simulations to educate employees on cyber risks.
A single interface for managing security postures across multiple client environments.
Tools designed to help MSPs uncover vulnerabilities in potential clients' digital footprints.
Use Cases
Using a single dashboard to track the security health and risk scores of multiple SMB customers.
Deploying API-based email scanning to protect clients from credential phishing and spoofing.
Running scheduled security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks for client staff.
Monitoring the dark web and external digital footprints for leaked client credentials.
Best For
Integrations
Pricing
Guardz uses tiered pricing based on user count. A 14-day free trial is available, and a free Community Shield plan is offered for MSP internal use.
FAQ
The Pro plan covers core security controls and platform tools. The Ultimate plan adds SentinelOne EDR licenses, 24/7 MDR coverage, and HIPAA compliance.
Yes, Guardz offers a 14-day free trial that does not require a credit card for sign-up.
Yes, the Community Shield plan provides free NFR (not-for-resale) licenses for MSPs to secure their own internal operations.
Source category: Security
Source subcategory: Security Monitoring
