Guardz vs. Proofpoint Essentials Comparison


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About 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 see, understand, and act on user risk in real time. Backed by an elite research and threat hunting team, Guardz strengthens detection across environments, turning signals into actionable insights. 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. Our mission is simple: give MSPs the scale, confidence, and clarity they need to stay ahead of attackers and deliver protection to every SMB they serve.		About Proofpoint Essentials delivers a cost-effective and easy-to-manage cybersecurity solution specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Essentials protects your organization from a comprehensive range of advanced security threats by including additional benefits, such as security awareness training, data loss prevention, email continuity, archiving and social media protection. Our simple and intuitive interface reduces your administrative workload and integrates seamlessly with your existing Microsoft 365 environment. Proofpoint Essentials uses the same AI-powered detection technology that secures more than 75% of Fortune 100 businesses to protect your greatest security risk: your people. Essentials enterprise-class protection stops the threats targeting SMBs. These include spam, phishing, business email compromise (BEC) and imposter emails, ransomware and malware.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Guardz is built for MSPs		Audience Small to medium-sized businesses interested in a powerful cybersecurity solution
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
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Pricing No information available. Free Version Free Trial		Pricing No information available. Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 4.5 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information Guardz Founded: 2022 Israel guardz.com		Company Information Proofpoint Founded: 2002 United States www.proofpoint.com/us/products/email-protection/essentials
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Categories AI Cybersecurity Anti-Phishing Cloud Security Cyber Risk Management Cybersecurity Dark Web Monitoring Email Security Employee Identity Theft Protection Endpoint Protection Incident Response Managed Detection and Response (MDR) MSP Ransomware Protection Security Risk Assessment Threat Intelligence		Categories Anti-Phishing Cybersecurity Email Security Security Awareness Training
Cybersecurity Features AI / Machine Learning Behavioral Analytics Endpoint Management Incident Management IOC Verification Tokenization Vulnerability Scanning Whitelisting / Blacklisting Email Security Features Anti Spam Anti Virus Email Attachment Protection Encryption Policy Management Quarantine Reporting/Analytics Whitelisting / Blacklisting Show More Features Cloud Security Features Antivirus Application Security Behavioral Analytics Encryption Endpoint Management Incident Management Intrusion Detection System Threat Intelligence Two-Factor Authentication Vulnerability Management Endpoint Protection Features Activity Log Antivirus Application Security Behavioral Analytics Device Management Encryption Signature Matching Web Threat Management Whitelisting / Blacklisting Incident Response Features Attack Behavior Analytics Automated Remediation Compliance Reporting Forensic Data Retention Incident Alerting Incident Database Incident Logs Incident Reporting Privacy Breach Reporting Security Orchestration SIEM Data Ingestion / Correlation SLA Tracking / Management Threat Intelligence Timeline Analysis Workflow Automation Workflow Management MSP Features Backup Management Billing & Invoicing CRM Dashboard Help Desk Issue Management Live Chat Patch Management Privileged Access Management (PAM) Project Management Remote Access Remote Systems Monitoring Scheduling
Integrations Microsoft 365 Autotask PSA ConnectWise Automate Google Workspace Pax8 Rewst SentinelOne Singularity ServiceNow SuperOps View All 8 Integrations		Integrations Microsoft 365 Autotask PSA ConnectWise Automate Google Workspace Pax8 Rewst SentinelOne Singularity ServiceNow SuperOps View All 2 Integrations
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