Guardian360 vs Eye Security
Works alongside Eye Security
Guardian360 works alongside Eye Security, covering the ground that vendor leaves open. A Dutch MDR and cyber-insurance hybrid for SMB and mid-market, with a 24/7 SOC.
What Eye Security is good at
Eye Security combines managed detection and response with cyber-insurance, backed by a 24/7 SOC and a growing NIS2 push across Benelux and DACH. It is a managed service rather than a self-service platform.
Side by side
How they compare
| Guardian360 | Eye Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Company origin & data residency | Netherlands, EU-only | Netherlands (EU); data in NL datacentres |
| Partner model | Partner-only | Direct + MSP partner program |
| Deployment approach | Agentless SaaS | Agent-based MDR + SIEM integrations |
| Compliance coverage | 25+ frameworks, continuously mapped | NIS2, ISO 27001 positioning; no compliance dashboard |
| Intrusion detection | Built-in honeypots | Yes (24/7 SOC / MDR) |
| Microsoft 365 insight | Included | Yes (via MDR coverage) |
| Container & cloud scanning | Planned for 2026 | Covered via MDR |
| Mobile app | Yes (Android & iOS) | No |
| Automation & ease of use | High | High (managed service) |
| Pricing / MSP model | MSP pricing per employee / IP | Per endpoint + insurance bundle |
| Auto-remediation | Partner-guided | SOC performs response |
| Free trial / quick scan | Yes, incl. free WordPress plugin | No; consultation-led |
| Smallest client size | From 10 employees / IPs | Typically 50 + employees |
| Data sovereignty (EU-only) | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Eye Security may fit better
Organisations that want a fully managed 24/7 SOC/MDR service with an insurance bundle.
When Guardian360 fits better
Organisations and partners that want a self- or partner-managed platform for scanning, compliance mapping, detection and Microsoft 365 insight, where the partner owns the relationship.
Common questions
Guardian360 vs Eye Security, answered
Is Guardian360 an MDR service like Eye Security?
No. Guardian360 is a platform delivered through partners, not a 24/7 SOC. It provides the scanning, detection and compliance mapping; your partner provides the service around it.
Both are Dutch, how to choose?
Choose Eye Security for a managed SOC + insurance; choose Guardian360 (with your partner) for continuous scanning, compliance and detection you can build a managed service on.
See it on your own environment
Run a free Quickscan, start a trial, or talk to a partner. Guardian360 is delivered exclusively through our partners.