Compare Guardz vs. SKOUT

Guardz is the unified cybersecurity platform purpose-built for MSPs. We consolidate the essential security controls, including identities, endpoints, email, awareness, and more, into one AI-native framework designed for operational efficiency. Our identity-centric approach connects the dots across vectors, reducing the gaps that siloed tools leave behind so MSPs can respond to user risk in real time. With 24/7 AI + human-led MDR, Guardz utilizes agentic AI to triage at machine speed while expert analysts validate, mitigate, and guide response, giving MSPs scalable protection without adding headcount.

Cybersecurity as a Service tailored for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) addresses the complexities of cyber risk, which can be challenging to articulate, hard to detect, and costly to oversee. SKOUT simplifies the identification of risk, making cybersecurity both accessible and affordable while empowering MSPs to offer these solutions to their clients. Our platform is a cloud-based, real-time data analytics system designed to provide effective cybersecurity tools specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) through MSPs. Recognizing that cyber threats persist around the clock, the SKOUT Security Operations Center operates continuously—24 hours a day, 365 days a year—to support our MSP partners in safeguarding their clientele. Users can gain a comprehensive view of alerts and incidents by utilizing our Customer Security Dashboard, which allows for the visualization of critical data. Furthermore, SKOUT's adaptable alerting system and support act as an extension of your existing team, collaborating seamlessly with your Network Operations Center (NOC), help desk, and technicians. With SKOUT, we connect the various elements of cybersecurity to create a cohesive strategy. By integrating fully-managed security monitoring (SOC-as-a-Service), robust endpoint protection, and comprehensive email security, you can also reduce the unforeseen expenses associated with configuration and ongoing management. This approach not only enhances security but also streamlines operations for MSPs and their clients, ensuring a fortified defense against evolving cyber threats.