Guardian360 vs Eye Security
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin & data residency | Netherlands, EU-only | Netherlands (EU); data in NL datacentres |
| Delivery model | Partner-only | Direct + MSP partner program |
| Deployment | Agentless SaaS | Agent-based MDR + SIEM integrations |
| Compliance coverage | 25+ frameworks, continuously mapped | NIS2 / ISO positioning; no compliance dashboard |
| Intrusion detection | Built-in honeypots | Yes; 24/7 SOC / MDR |
| Microsoft 365 insight | Included | Via MDR coverage |
| Auto-remediation | Partner-guided | SOC performs response |
| Smallest client | From 10 employees / IPs | Typically 50+ employees |
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.