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Defendify vs Guardare

Defendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams. Guardare sells a platform that connects data from existing security tools to uncover exposures, prioritize what matters, and give teams clear next steps across people, devices, software, and cloud. CISO Tribune files both under Vulnerability management. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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  • Defendify
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Defendify vs Guardare: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
DefendifyDefendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams.defendify.comGuardareGuardare sells a platform that connects data from existing security tools to uncover exposures, prioritize what matters, and give teams clear next steps across people, devices, software, and cloud.guardare.com
What it sells
  • Phishing Simulations[1][5]Ongoing, automated, unannounced phishing email campaigns that test a team's reflexes.
  • Cybersecurity Service Warranty[1]Up to $1,000,000 in financial assistance for qualified cyber events.
  • GuardScan[7][10]An agent that collects Active Directory over LDAP data for on-premises domains.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesClearwater, United States[2]
Founded
Not stated on its pages2023[3]
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesPrivately held[2][3][14]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • August 11, 2026Defendify was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the third consecutive year.[12]
  • October 19, 2026Guardare announced the closing of an oversubscribed $5.6M follow-on funding round, bringing its total funding to $10.7M.[13]
  • July 15, 2026Guardare was highlighted by MES Computing on its 2026 MES Midmarket 100 list.[2]
  • February 9, 2026Guardare announced a strategic channel partnership with Amicis Group Ltd., its second official channel partner in the United Kingdom and Ireland.[12]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[14]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
Defendify states that it makes stronger cybersecurity possible for all organizations. Its partner program is designed for MSPs, MSSPs, VARs, GRC, security integrators, systems contractors, consultants, and industry associations and organizations. Defendify is a software as a service product, and discounts may be available for certain groups, such as non-profit organizations and associations. Defendify states that some customers continue to use products from other providers while some aim to streamline vendors and transition more fully to Defendify.From its own pages, Guardare sells mainly to organizations of all sizes, with wording aimed at lean IT teams, enterprise security teams, and teams that build repeatable client security reviews. Guardare says it provides organizations with tools for SMB risk management and risk prioritization. Guardare shows separate SLED and nonprofit rates, so SLED and nonprofit organizations are among the buyers it addresses. Guardare connects to customers' existing tools through read-only connections, and customers can purchase directly from Guardare or through a partner.
Last verified
November 11, 2026October 19, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Defendify and Guardare are both filed under Vulnerability management.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Defendify's primary category is Managed security service providers; Guardare's is Exposure prioritisation and CTEM.
  • Defendify is also filed under Security awareness training and MDR and managed SOC. Guardare is also filed under Cyber asset inventory (CAASM).
  • Defendify lists Phishing Simulations and Cybersecurity Service Warranty. Guardare lists GuardScan.
  • Guardare is headquartered in Clearwater, United States.
  • Guardare was founded in 2023.
  • Guardare is privately held.

What it sells: Defendify

What Phishing Simulations does[1][5]
Defendify runs ongoing, automated, unannounced phishing email campaigns to test teams' reflexes. Those who take the bait are spot trained at the point of failure, and regular reporting helps to gauge retention and monitor training performance.
What Cybersecurity Service Warranty does[1]
The Defendify Cybersecurity Service Warranty provides up to $1,000,000 in financial assistance for qualified cyber events. The Defendify Cybersecurity Service Warranty is subject to terms and qualifying customers.

What it sells: Guardare

What GuardScan does[7][10]
GuardScan collects Active Directory over LDAP data for on-premises domains. GuardScan is a component of Guardare's unified cybersecurity platform.

Questions about Defendify and Guardare

What do Defendify and Guardare sell?
Defendify sells Phishing Simulations and Cybersecurity Service Warranty. Guardare sells GuardScan.
Are Defendify and Guardare in the same category?
They share Vulnerability management. Defendify's primary category is Managed security service providers and Guardare's is Exposure prioritisation and CTEM.
Where are Defendify and Guardare headquartered?
Guardare is headquartered in Clearwater, United States.
When were Defendify and Guardare founded?
Guardare was founded in 2023.
Who owns Defendify and Guardare?
Guardare is privately held.
Who are Defendify and Guardare sold to?
Defendify states that it makes stronger cybersecurity possible for all organizations. From its own pages, Guardare sells mainly to organizations of all sizes, with wording aimed at lean IT teams, enterprise security teams, and teams that build repeatable client security reviews.
What have Defendify and Guardare announced recently?
August 11, 2026: Defendify was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the third consecutive year. October 19, 2026: Guardare announced the closing of an oversubscribed $5.6M follow-on funding round, bringing its total funding to $10.7M.

About Defendify

Defendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams. The Defendify layered cybersecurity solution covers people, process, and technology with 3 layers of protection and 13 modules in 1 platform. Defendify sells an All-In-One Cybersecurity® package with 13 modules across three layers of security.[1][2][3][4][5]

Defendify offers a solution for active monitoring, detection, containment, and response to cybersecurity threats and incidents. Defendify offers a solution for setting clear expectations and delivering ongoing cybersecurity education. Defendify offers a solution for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities across people, process, and technology. Defendify sells a package for 24/7 active monitoring and response, plus containment, by cybersecurity experts.[2][5]

On the detection and response side, Defendify provides managed security operations for active cybersecurity monitoring, detection, containment, and response. Defendify uses cybersecurity experts to identify suspicious activity and respond in real-time to contain attacks. Defendify provides a way to define and know roles, responsibilities, and next steps in the case of a cyberattack, breach, or incident. Defendify sends curated email alerts and notifications about critical vulnerabilities, important software patches, recent security incidents, and new and evolving attack methods.[1][4][6]

On the policies and training side, Defendify runs ongoing, automated, unannounced phishing email campaigns to test teams' reflexes, and spot trains those who take the bait at the point of failure. Defendify lets organizations customize that policy according to their legal, insurance, and compliance objectives. Defendify provides classroom-style cybersecurity video content covering cybersecurity fundamentals for current and new team members. Defendify provides cybersecurity microlearning videos and quizzes. Defendify has a library of graphics to promote cybersecurity awareness in physical and digital workspaces.[1][3][7]

On the assessments and testing side, Defendify provides a way to assess cyber strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. Defendify runs simulated cyberattacks to uncover and prioritize network and security weaknesses for remediation. Defendify scans automatically to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in an organization's network and systems. Defendify notifies teams when passwords for team members have been stolen and found listed in the dark web. Defendify runs automated website scanning to monitor website issues, vulnerabilities, and risks. The Defendify Cybersecurity Service Warranty provides up to $1,000,000 in financial assistance for qualified cyber events, and it is subject to terms and qualifying customers.[4][5][9]

Defendify is a software as a service (SaaS) product. Defendify pricing is based on the number of Defendify modules purchased, along with the number of associated assets to be protected. Defendify will customize a package to meet a customer's needs and budget. Defendify provides every customer a dedicated Customer Success Manager, initially to assist with onboarding and activation. Defendify's Success Manager conducts regular security meetings to review cybersecurity reports, recommendations, and opportunities for ongoing improvement.[5][10]

Defendify has a partner program for reselling cybersecurity and adding recurring revenue. Defendify designed the partner program for MSPs, MSSPs, VARs, GRC, Security Integrators, Systems Contractors, consultants, industry associations and organizations, and more. Defendify bills partners monthly for the number of organizations they protect and licenses their customers are using. Defendify is SOC 2 compliant. Defendify rebranded from Launch Security.[1][3][5][6][7][8][10][11]

Defendify on the record

Sources

Defendify full record

  1. [1]defendify.comDefendify · defendify.com · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]All-In-One Cybersecurity® Platform | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Company | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Layered Security | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Pricing | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Stay Ahead of a Cyber Attack with Detection & Response | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Reinforce Cybersecurity Awareness with Policies & Training | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Defendify Essentials Package | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Cybersecurity Service Warranty | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Partner Program | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Security | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Defendify Earns Third Straight Inc. 5000 Honor by Making Enterprise-Grade Cybersecurity Accessible to All OrganizationsDefendify · published August 11, 2026 · Tier A

Guardare full record

  1. [1]guardare.comGuardare · guardare.com · undated page, accessed October 19, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Guardare Recognized on the Prestigious 2026 MES Midmarket 100 ListGuardare · published July 15, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Seed fundingGuardare · guardare.com · published June 9, 2025 · Tier A
  4. [4]Unified Exposure Management Platform | GuardareGuardare · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Unified Exposure Management for Security Leaders | GuardareGuardare · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Unified Exposure Visibility & Risk Prioritization | GuardareGuardare · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]200+ IT and Security Integrations | GuardareGuardare · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Insurance CISO Case Study Download | GuardareGuardare · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Unified Exposure Management Pricing | GuardareGuardare · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Service Level Agreement | GuardareGuardare · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]About Guardare | Unified Exposure ManagementGuardare · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Guardare Expands in UKI with Amicis Group PartnershipGuardare · published February 9, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Guardare Raises $5.6 MillionGuardare · published October 19, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Guardare Core Platform Reviews & Product DetailsG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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