{"id":4879,"date":"2024-08-14T13:59:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T18:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/cybersecurity-operations\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps"},"modified":"2024-08-14T13:59:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T18:59:25","slug":"guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/2024\/08\/14\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps\/","title":{"rendered":"Guardz Launches Free &#8216;Community Shield&#8217; Plan to Empower MSPs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eu-images.contentstack.com\/v3\/assets\/blt6d90778a997de1cd\/blt850556f866500627\/654a5a8e05eb4d040a046894\/325351_DR23_Graphics_General_Large_Text_v1.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">PRESS RELEASE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">MIAMI, Aug. 14, 2024 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; MIAMI,&nbsp;Aug. 14, 2024\/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"> <\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardz.com\/\">Guardz<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">&nbsp;the AI-powered cybersecurity company empowering MSPs and IT professionals to deliver comprehensive cyber protection for small businesses (SMBs), today announced the launch of its new, free Community Shield plan for MSPs. The offering is designed to help MSPs secure their internal operations, providing a unified platform for detection and response across identities, emails, devices, and data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">The plan provides a free account for the unified Guardz platform, offering robust security controls without any financial commitment. MSPs can now protect their businesses while having the flexibility to extend the same high level of active protection to their clients through cost-effective plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">Every day, MSPs take on the complexity of managing multiple customer environments with numerous point solutions and different variables. This responsibility necessitates an even greater level of cybersecurity for their own businesses, as MSPs have a high degree of access to their customers&#8217; accounts and data, making them attractive targets for cyber attackers. And as the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.connectwise.com\/globalassets\/media\/asset-docs\/ebook\/2023-msp-threat-report.pdf\">risk<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">&nbsp;of supply chain and cloud attacks targeting them rises, MSPs must ensure robust internal security measures to maintain the integrity and reputation of not only their own operations but also those of their clients amid an increasingly sophisticated digital landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">Underscoring Guardz&#8217;s commitment to and appreciation for the MSP community, the Community Shield plan features a unified security platform that eliminates the need for multiple vendors, offering both ease of use and comprehensive protection. Advanced automation and AI streamline security operations, while the Guardz&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardz.com\/blog\/introducing-guardz-growth-hub-empowering-msps-to-boost-business-conversations-success\/\">Growth Hub<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">&nbsp;provides tools and resources to help MSPs confidently grow their businesses. Additionally, Guardz provides prospecting tools and marketing reports that offer valuable insights for business development and client engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">&#8220;This offering is our commitment to supporting and protecting the MSP community, reflecting our appreciation for the partnership and trust we are building together,&#8221; said Dor Eisner, CEO and Co-Founder of Guardz. &#8220;We&#8217;ve gained so much from this collaborative community, and now we want to give back. By providing the Guardz platform for free, we aim to support MSPs&#8217; growth and success while keeping their businesses secure. We believe that a secure MSP is better equipped to foster secure environments for their clients, creating a ripple effect of enhanced cybersecurity across the board and, ultimately, a safer digital world.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">The Guardz Community Shield plan is available immediately. Interested MSPs can sign up for a free two week trial and claim their free licenses directly within the product. To learn more and sign up, click&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardz.com\/blog\/guardz-introduces-new-community-shield-plan-to-protect-msps\/\">here<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">About Guardz<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardz.com\/\">Guardz<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"> provides MSPs and IT professionals with an AI-powered cybersecurity platform designed to secure and insure SMBs against cyberattacks. The Guardz platform offers automatic detection and response, protecting users, emails, devices, cloud directories, and data. By simplifying cybersecurity management, Guardz enables businesses to focus on growth without being bogged down by security complexities. The company&#8217;s scalable and cost-effective pricing model ensures comprehensive protection for all digital assets, facilitating rapid deployment and business expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/cybersecurity-operations\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRESS RELEASE MIAMI, Aug. 14, 2024 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; MIAMI,&nbsp;Aug. 14,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4880,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[809],"class_list":["post-4879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-dark-reading"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?fit=3840%2C2160&ssl=1",3840,2160,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1",640,360,true],"large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1",640,360,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?fit=1536%2C864&ssl=1",1536,864,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?fit=2048%2C1152&ssl=1",2048,1152,true],"chromenews-featured":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1",1024,576,true],"chromenews-large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?resize=825%2C575&ssl=1",825,575,true],"chromenews-medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?resize=590%2C410&ssl=1",590,410,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"Dark Reading","author_link":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/author\/darkreading\/"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a>","tag_info":"Uncategorized","comment_count":"0","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/guardz-launches-free-community-shield-plan-to-empower-msps.png?fit=3840%2C2160&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4879"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4879\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}