Guardian360 vs. CyberDrain CIPP: Multi-Tenant Governance vs. Management
For MSPs, both tools are powerful additions to the stack. CIPP excels at centralizing Microsoft 365 management and standardization. Guardian360 excels at validating security controls across M365, local networks, and web apps to ensure compliance. Discover how they differ.
| Comparison Point | Guardian360 | CyberDrain CIPP |
|---|---|---|
| Core Function | Security Governance & Auditing | M365 Management & Automation |
| Scope | Network, M365, Web, Phishing | Deep Microsoft 365 / Entra ID |
| Compliance Mapping | 25+ Standards (ISO, NIS2, etc.) | Best-Practice Standards (CIS/CIPP) |
| Intrusion Detection | Built-in Honeypots | Management-focused |
| Remediation | Guidance-led (Compliance focus) | Direct API-driven Action |
| Pricing Model | Per Employee/IP (SaaS) | Open-Source (Sponsor-ware) |
When CyberDrain CIPP is the Right Choice
CIPP is a must-have for MSPs who need to **standardize and manage multiple Microsoft 365 tenants** from a single pane of glass. If your primary goal is operational efficiency—like setting uniform conditional access policies or offboarding users quickly—CIPP is the industry gold standard for M365 automation.
When Guardian360 is the Right Choice
Choose Guardian360 if you need to **prove security posture to auditors**. While CIPP helps you *do* the work in M365, Guardian360 *validates* that the work meets requirements like **NIS2 or ISO 27001**. We also cover the gaps CIPP doesn't touch, such as internal network vulnerability scanning and active hacker traps (honeypots).
Better Together
Most mature MSPs don't choose between these two; they use both. CIPP acts as the "Administrative Engine" to deploy settings, while Guardian360 acts as the "Independent Auditor" to monitor the entire estate and provide the reporting needed for client business reviews.