Guardian360 vs. Defend 365
Is your goal to secure a specific Microsoft 365 tenant or to manage risk across your entire business estate? Defend 365 offers elite, AI-driven configuration auditing for M365. Guardian360 provides a complete governance platform that covers your network, web apps, and compliance reporting in one view.
| Comparison Point | Guardian360 | Defend 365 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Specialization | Full Infra Risk & Compliance | Deep M365 Security Auditing |
| Scanning Scope | M365, LAN, WAN, Web Apps | Microsoft 365 Tenant Only |
| Compliance Mapping | ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR (25+) | Secure Score & Custom Checks |
| Intrusion Detection | Built-in Honeypots (Hacker Alerts) | Identity & Configuration Drift |
| AI Assistance | Risk Prioritization & Reporting | SIA (Security Intelligence Assistant) |
| Target User | MSPs managing full compliance | IT Teams focused on M365 health |
When Defend 365 is the Right Choice
Defend 365 is a powerhouse for SaaS-only security. Their "SIA" assistant provides deep, daily checks on 280+ M365-specific points. It’s perfect for organizations that live 100% in the cloud and need a specialized tool to prevent configuration drift.
Visit Defend 365When Guardian360 is the Right Choice
Choose Guardian360 for comprehensive governance. While Defend 365 focuses on the inbox, we secure the entire house. From scanning web apps to placing network honeypots, we provide the broad technical verification needed for ISO 27001 or NIS2.
Specialist vs. Broad Spectrum
The choice comes down to your attack surface. For "Deep M365 hardening," Defend 365 is effective. For MSPs with hybrid environments, Guardian360 links technical security to business-wide risk management.