Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about GuardNine and cloud security automation.
How does GuardNine help manage security across multiple cloud providers?
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GuardNine offers unified security monitoring for AWS, GCP, and more, all from a single dashboard. This means you can view, compare, and manage risks across all your cloud accounts without switching tools or losing visibility, making multi-cloud security simple and efficient.
What is the onboarding process like, and how quickly can I get started?
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Onboarding with GuardNine is fully self-service and takes just a few minutes. Simply connect your cloud accounts using secure authentication, and GuardNine will guide you through the setup. No sales calls or complex configurations—just instant access to proactive security monitoring.
What types of security checks and templates are available out of the box?
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GuardNine provides over 189 prebuilt security checks covering best practices for cloud resources, including public access, encryption, compliance, and more. Standard scan templates let you start monitoring instantly, ensuring your infrastructure is protected from day one.
Can I create custom security scans tailored to my organization's needs?
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Yes! GuardNine allows you to build unlimited custom scans by grouping the checks that matter most to your organization. You can set unique schedules for each scan, ensuring critical resources are monitored as frequently as you need.
Is it possible to exclude certain resources from being scanned?
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Absolutely. GuardNine gives you full control to exclude specific resources or groups from scans. This helps you avoid unnecessary alerts and focus on what's most important to your security posture.
How does GuardNine help me fix security issues once they're found?
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Every finding in GuardNine comes with step-by-step remediation guidance, including context, impact, and clear instructions or commands to resolve the issue. This empowers your team to fix problems quickly, even without deep cloud security expertise.
How does real-time monitoring work, and how often are scans performed?
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GuardNine continuously monitors your cloud environment for changes and risks. You can schedule scans as frequently as you like—daily, weekly, or custom intervals for each check. Real-time alerts notify you instantly when issues are detected, so you're always ahead of threats.
How does GuardNine protect my data and ensure privacy?
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Security and privacy are core to GuardNine. We use industry-standard encryption for all data in transit and at rest, never store your credentials, and follow strict privacy practices. Only the minimum permissions required for monitoring are requested, and your data is never shared or sold.