Guardian360 vs ConnectSecure
Alternative to ConnectSecure
Guardian360 is a genuine alternative to ConnectSecure. A US MSP-focused vulnerability and compliance platform (formerly CyberCNS) built for true multi-tenant management.
What ConnectSecure is good at
ConnectSecure offers agent and agentless scanning across internal, external, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with automated patching for 600+ titles and white-label reporting in a multi-tenant MSP console. It is a capable MSP platform, but its data resides outside the EU, unlike Guardian360.
Side by side
How they compare
| Guardian360 | ConnectSecure | |
|---|---|---|
| Company origin & data residency | Netherlands, EU-only | United States (data outside EU); on-prem option |
| Partner model | Partner-only | MSP-only (multi-tenant) |
| Deployment approach | Agentless SaaS | Agent + agentless |
| Compliance coverage | 25+ frameworks, continuously mapped | 16+ frameworks (NIS2, CIS, GDPR, CMMC) |
| Intrusion detection | Built-in honeypots | No |
| Microsoft 365 insight | Included | Yes (M365 & Google Workspace) |
| Container & cloud scanning | Planned for 2026 | Limited (asset / attack-surface, AD) |
| Mobile app | Yes (Android & iOS) | No |
| Automation & ease of use | High | High (multi-tenant MSP console) |
| Pricing / MSP model | MSP pricing per employee / IP | MSP per-asset; white-label |
| Auto-remediation | Partner-guided | Yes (patching, 600+ titles; M365 auto-remediation) |
| Free trial / quick scan | Yes, incl. free WordPress plugin | Yes (free trial) |
| Smallest client size | From 10 employees / IPs | SMB (MSP clients) |
| Data sovereignty (EU-only) | Yes | No (US company) |
| Supply-chain compliance | Yes, NIS2/Cbw + CRA questionnaires | No |
Based on publicly available information at the time of writing. Vendors evolve quickly, always verify the latest details with each provider.
When ConnectSecure may fit better
An MSP that wants a multi-tenant console with agent-based scanning and automated patching across many client environments, and is comfortable with data hosted outside the EU.
When Guardian360 fits better
An MSP or organisation that wants agentless scanning, 25+ compliance frameworks and built-in intrusion detection, with all data kept inside the EU by design.
Common questions
Guardian360 vs ConnectSecure, answered
Is Guardian360 an alternative to ConnectSecure?
For partners who need EU data residency, yes. Both are multi-tenant, MSP-friendly platforms; Guardian360 adds honeypot-based intrusion detection and keeps all data in the EU, where ConnectSecure hosts in the US.
Does ConnectSecure do automated patching?
Yes, ConnectSecure automates patching for 600+ titles. Guardian360 focuses on continuous scanning and compliance mapping with partner-guided remediation rather than pushing patches itself.
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