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Elbit Systems vs Guardz

Elbit Systems is a global defense technology company that delivers solutions for a secure and safer world. Guardz sells an MSP-ready security platform that brings identity, endpoint, email, data, awareness, and exposure protection together. CISO Tribune files both under EDR and XDR. 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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Elbit Systems vs Guardz: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
Elbit SystemsElbit Systems is a global defense technology company that delivers solutions for a secure and safer world.elbitsystems.comGuardzGuardz sells an MSP-ready security platform that brings identity, endpoint, email, data, awareness, and exposure protection together.guardz.com
What it sells
  • Endpoint Detection[1]Technology for identifying and detecting threats on endpoint devices within government and industrial networks.
  • Security Operations Center AutomationTools that automate tasks and workflows within a security operations center.
  • Industrial Control System SecurityProtection technology aimed at securing industrial control systems used in critical infrastructure and industrial networks.
  • Training and SimulationCyber-focused training and simulation offerings as part of the company's cyber security solution set.
  • Email Security[2][8]An API-based and AI-native engine to prevent credential theft, ransomware, and impersonation threats.
  • Security Awareness Training[2][4][10]Pre-scheduled security awareness training that alters behavior.
  • Phishing Simulation[14]AI-generated phishing attacks tailored by tone, industry, and language.
Categories
Headquarters
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Founded
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Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesPrivately held[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Named customers
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Recent news
  • October 29, 2026Elbit Systems said it will present its unmanned underwater vehicle capabilities for the first time at Euronaval 2026.[4]
  • October 26, 2026Elbit Systems announced contracts worth about $200 million from an Asia-Pacific country for airborne ISTAR and training solutions.[3]
  • October 20, 2026Elbit Systems completed its acquisition of International Submarine Engineering Ltd., a Canada-based maker of autonomous underwater and remotely operated systems.[5]
  • November 2, 2026Guardz added browser protection from Palo Alto Networks' Prisma Browser for Business to its security platform for managed service providers serving small businesses.[17]
  • March 3, 2026Guardz announced a strategic partnership with FoxPointe Solutions, a cybersecurity advisory firm focused on governance, risk management and virtual CISO services.[18]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
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  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[13]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Elbit Systems sells to customers who face battlefield challenges and threats. Elbit Systems also says it tailors total solutions to its customers' specific needs. Elbit Systems says it builds partnerships with customers worldwide.From its own pages, Guardz sells mainly to MSPs, and describes its platform as built for them. Guardz says small businesses find it difficult to keep up with their external posture. Guardz says MSPs can use a prospecting tool to attract new clients by showing the extent of SMEs' exposure. Guardz says even non-security experts can respond to cyber events. Guardz says it gives clients visibility and control with configurable admin roles.
Last verified
October 12, 2026September 30, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Elbit Systems and Guardz are both filed under EDR and XDR.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Elbit Systems's primary category is OT and ICS security; Guardz's is MDR and managed SOC.
  • Elbit Systems is also filed under SOAR and security automation and Security awareness training. Guardz is also filed under Identity threat detection and response and Email security.
  • Elbit Systems lists Endpoint Detection, Security Operations Center Automation, Industrial Control System Security and Training and Simulation. Guardz lists Email Security, Security Awareness Training and Phishing Simulation.
  • Guardz is privately held.

What it sells: Guardz

What Email Security does[2][8]
Guardz email protection uses an API-based and AI-native engine to prevent credential theft, ransomware, and impersonation threats. Check Point Harmony powers Guardz Email Security.
What Security Awareness Training does[2][4][10]
Guardz helps teams plan, launch and track automated training campaigns. Campaign frequency can be set monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly.
What Phishing Simulation does[14]
Simulations can be generated in English, French, German, Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian. Failed simulations trigger an awareness issue.

Questions about Elbit Systems and Guardz

What do Elbit Systems and Guardz sell?
Elbit Systems sells Endpoint Detection, Security Operations Center Automation, Industrial Control System Security and Training and Simulation. Guardz sells Email Security, Security Awareness Training and Phishing Simulation.
Are Elbit Systems and Guardz in the same category?
They share EDR and XDR. Elbit Systems's primary category is OT and ICS security and Guardz's is MDR and managed SOC.
Who owns Elbit Systems and Guardz?
Guardz is privately held.
Who are Elbit Systems and Guardz sold to?
From its own pages, Elbit Systems sells to customers who face battlefield challenges and threats. From its own pages, Guardz sells mainly to MSPs, and describes its platform as built for them.
What have Elbit Systems and Guardz announced recently?
October 29, 2026: Elbit Systems said it will present its unmanned underwater vehicle capabilities for the first time at Euronaval 2026. November 2, 2026: Guardz added browser protection from Palo Alto Networks' Prisma Browser for Business to its security platform for managed service providers serving small businesses.

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems is a global defense technology company that delivers solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of solutions across multiple domains.[2]

Elbit Systems draws on Israel's technology ecosystem in doing so. Elbit Systems states its mission as empowering customers with the tools and technologies necessary to face the future with confidence.[6]

Elbit Systems says it builds on its core competencies to tailor total solutions that meet its customers' specific needs. Elbit Systems says it builds partnerships with customers worldwide.[2][6]

Elbit Systems employs over 21,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. Elbit Systems has subsidiaries, facilities and representative offices in additional countries and locations. Elbit Systems reported $2,287.1 million in revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026, and an order backlog of $32.0 billion as of that date.[2]

Elbit Systems states that it is working to preserve environmental resources, reduce ecological footprints and reduce environmental pollution throughout the lifecycle of its products. Elbit Systems puts an emphasis on complying with applicable requirements of local and global Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations in its operations.[1][2][6]

Elbit Systems on the record

Sources

Elbit Systems full record

  1. [1]Cyber securityElbit Systems Ltd. · elbitsystems.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]About Us | Elbit SystemsElbit Systems · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Elbit Systems Awarded Approximately $200 Million in Contracts for Airborne ISTAR and Training Solutions in Asia-PacificElbit Systems · published October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Euronaval 2026: Elbit Systems to Present UUV Capabilities for the First TimeElbit Systems · published October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Elbit Systems Expands Underwater and Maritime Autonomy Capabilities with Acquisition of ISEElbit Systems · published October 20, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Elbit Systems | Advanced Defense TechnologyElbit Systems · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

Guardz full record

  1. [1]guardz.comGuardz · guardz.com · undated page, accessed September 30, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Msp business plan the ultimate blueprint for growthGuardz · guardz.com · published June 12, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]About usGuardz · guardz.com · undated page, accessed September 30, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]AI-Native Security Platform Built for MSPs by GuardzGuardz · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Guardz: Unified Cybersecurity Platform Built for MSPGuardz · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]AI-Native Security Platform Built for MSPs by GuardzGuardz · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]AI-Native Security Platform Built for MSPs by GuardzGuardz · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]AI-Native Security Platform Built for MSPs by GuardzGuardz · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]AI-Native Security Platform Built for MSPs by GuardzGuardz · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Security Awareness Training for MSPs and EmployeesGuardz · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]All-In-One Cloud App Security Solution | GuardzGuardz · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Protect Your Business from External Cyber Threats | GuardzGuardz · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Guardz Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier C
  14. [14]Adaptive Phishing Simulation Platform for MSP SecurityGuardz · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]AI-Native Security Platform Built for MSPs by GuardzGuardz · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Cyber Risk Prospecting report - Thank-you | Guardz.comGuardz · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Exclusive: Guardz brings Palo Alto Networks browser protection to MSPs serving small businessesSiliconANGLE · published November 2, 2026 · Tier B
  18. [18]Guardz Partners with Foxpointe Solutions to Deliver Strategic, Scalable Cybersecurity for MSPs and Their ClientsGuardz · published March 3, 2026 · Tier A

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