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title: "Guardian360 vs Eye Security, an honest comparison"
description: "How Guardian360 compares to Eye Security: A Dutch MDR and cyber-insurance hybrid for SMB and mid-market, with a 24/7 SOC. See where each one fits."
url: https://guardian360.net/compare/eye-security/
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source: guardian360.net
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[Comparisons](https://guardian360.net/compare)

# Guardian360 vs Eye Security

complement Eye Security

Guardian360 works alongside Eye Security, covering ground it doesn’t. 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.

[Run a free Quickscan](https://guardian360.net/quickscan)[Talk to a partner](https://guardian360.net/contact)