Guardz, a cybersecurity platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses, is now available through the Pax8 Marketplace. This
move gives MSPs access to a unified, AI-native detection and response solution tailored for the SMB segment—simplifying deployment, provisioning, and client protection in a single motion.
Reducing Complexity for MSPs Managing Multiple Tools
MSPs are often tasked with managing a patchwork of cybersecurity tools—each with its own alerts, data pipelines, and integrations. Data suggests that more than three-quarters of MSPs report challenges with tool sprawl, manual response processes, and inconsistent visibility. Guardz addresses these issues by bringing together threat detection, identity protection, endpoint security, email defense, and data safeguards into a single platform.
The partnership between Guardz and Pax8 is strategically aligned with Guardz’s broader go-to-market plan and goal of empowering more Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with a scalable security solution. "Guardz is dedicated to empowering MSPs with robust cybersecurity tools tailored for their needs. This partnership enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive security solutions through a trusted channel partner, reinforcing our commitment to supporting MSPs in safeguarding their clients against evolving cyber threats," says
Sasha Milan, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Guardz.Marketplace Access Means Faster Procurement and Better Outcomes
By joining the Pax8 Marketplace, Guardz can now be deployed, billed, and managed directly through the Pax8 ecosystem. This simplifies operations for MSPs while giving them access to a cybersecurity solution that was built with their business model in mind.
"Pax8’s extensive integration capabilities streamline billing and charging processes for MSPs, complementing Guardz’s MSP-centric approach. By leveraging Pax8’s marketplace, MSPs gain access to a wide range of integrations, facilitating seamless procurement and management of Guardz’s cybersecurity solutions," Milan stresses.
The platform includes continuous monitoring, automated risk assessments, built-in compliance support, and even cyber insurance alignment—features that help MSPs grow their value while strengthening security outcomes.
Positioning MSPs for Scalable Cybersecurity Delivery
The Guardz-Pax8 collaboration is positioned to help MSPs scale their security offerings without increasing internal overhead. With 24/7 managed detection and response capabilities built into the platform, MSPs can deliver round-the-clock protection across hybrid environments. This approach supports proactive incident response and long-term client resilience—especially critical as the SMB attack surface continues to expand.
"The future of MDR relies on humans and AI working together. Guardz gives MSPs the speed of AI without losing the judgment and relationships that matter most," Milan says.
This integration gives MSPs a practical, AI-enabled security solution that can be rapidly adopted, easily scaled, and consistently delivered—offering both operational efficiency and market differentiation in today’s evolving threat landscape.
Milan emphasizes, "At Guardz, AI augments, rather than replaces, human expertise. We follow a human-in-the-loop model, in which AI handles triage and enrichment, but our experts work with MSPs to stay in control of decisions, communication, and client trust. Our platform ensures transparency, with clear logic behind every alert, logged actions, and customizable playbooks. MSPs can choose when to automate and when to intervene, maintaining full oversight."
