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Protect Your Network with Patch Management, Auditing, and Security Scanning
GFI LanGuard is a powerful network security scanner and patch management solution that works like a virtual security consultant. It lets organisations discover every device on their network, detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and missing patches, and automate updates to ensure systems stay secure and compliant.
With support for WAN and relay agents, LanGuard ensures home, hybrid, and distributed environments stay protected and up to date, giving IT teams a clear overview of network health and risk with minimal effort.
| Vulnerability Scanning | Identifies potential security weaknesses in systems and applications, allowing for proactive remediation before they can be exploited by attackers. GFI LanGuard can detect more than 60,000 vulnerabilities across devices, categorising them and providing recommended courses of action. The threat level indicator graph gives a weighted assessment of the vulnerability status of scanned devices. Reduces the risk of breaches and data loss. |
| Patch Management | GFI LanGuard is a 3-in-1 tool for patching Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, as well as over 130 third-party applications, including Adobe, Java, and web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera). It automates patch deployment, allows rollback of updates, and ensures timely remediation. Patch management can be performed on-demand or scheduled to minimise downtime. Saves significant time and effort compared to manual patching, keeping systems protected against known vulnerabilities. |
| Network and Software Auditing | Provides a comprehensive view of your network, including hardware inventory, installed applications, open ports, services, and connected devices. Supports detection of virtual machines and mobile devices running Windows, iOS, and Android. Improves asset management and helps identify unauthorised or outdated software. Administrators can add or remove software across the environment with just a few clicks. |
| Compliance Reporting | Generates web-based reports over secure HTTPS connections to demonstrate compliance with industry standards and regulations such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GLB/GLBA, and PSN CoCo. Reports can be exported to PDF, HTML, XLS, XLSX, RTF, and CSV, scheduled, emailed, and used as templates for custom reporting. Simplifies audits and reduces the burden of manual documentation. |
| Threat and Risk Assessment | Uses vulnerability checking through the OVAL index (11,500+ checks) and other threat intelligence sources like BugTraq, SANS, and CVE. Prioritises vulnerabilities based on severity and potential impact, allowing IT teams to focus on critical risks first. Optimises resource allocation and improves overall security posture. |
| Web Browser Security Auditing | Scans for vulnerabilities in web browsers and browser plugins, a common entry point for malware. Provides visibility into BYOD and mobile devices to ensure endpoint security. |
| Centralised Management | Offers a single console for managing vulnerability scanning, patching, auditing, and reporting across multiple sites. Multiple GFI LanGuard instances can be aggregated into a central web console for large networks, simplifying administration and improving efficiency. |
| Automated Remediation | Automatically deploys missing patches, resolves certain vulnerabilities, and triggers updates for antivirus and anti-spyware software. Reduces manual intervention and ensures timely resolution of security issues. |
| Integration with Other Tools | Integrates with over 4,000 third-party security applications, including firewalls, backup clients, disk encryption, data loss prevention, and device access control. Provides instant status reports and alerts for applications requiring attention. |
| Schedule Tasks | Allows tasks to be scheduled to avoid downtime during working hours, ensuring updates and scans run smoothly without disrupting users. |
| Virtualisation Support | Supports common virtualisation platforms such as VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, and Parallels. Detects virtual machines hosted on scanned computers, ensuring complete coverage in virtual environments. |
| Recurring Revenue Stream | Provides a subscription-based model, generating consistent revenue through ongoing client renewals. Builds a predictable and sustainable business. |
| Value-Added Service Offering | Enables resellers to offer a crucial security service to their clients, enhancing their portfolio and increasing their value proposition. Helps attract and retain clients in a competitive market. |
| Increased Client Security Posture | Helps clients significantly improve their security posture, leading to greater client satisfaction and loyalty. Reduces the likelihood of security incidents that could damage client relationships. |
| Simplified Management for Clients | Offers a centralised and easy-to-use platform, reducing the complexity of managing security for clients, especially those with limited IT resources. Makes security management more accessible to a wider range of businesses. |
| Automation and Efficiency | Automates key security tasks like vulnerability scanning and patching, allowing resellers to manage more clients with fewer resources. Improves operational efficiency and profitability. |
| Compliance Assistance | Enables resellers to help clients meet their compliance requirements, a significant concern for many businesses. Opens up opportunities to provide specialised compliance consulting and reporting services. |
| Partner Program Support | GFI typically offers partner programs with resources, training, marketing materials, and support to help resellers succeed. Provides the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively sell and support LanGuard. |
| Competitive Differentiation | Allows resellers to differentiate themselves from competitors by offering a comprehensive and effective security solution. Positions them as trusted security advisors. |
| Opportunity for Upselling/Cross-selling | Can be bundled with other security services and solutions, creating opportunities to increase the value of client engagements. For example, offering managed security services alongside LanGuard. |
| Scalability | The licensing model allows resellers to easily scale their offerings to accommodate clients of different sizes and complexities. Facilitates business growth without significant upfront investment. |
LanGuard’s licensing is primarily based on a per-device/per-node subscription model:
- Subscription Term: You purchase a subscription for a specific period, typically 1, 2, or 3 years.
- Number of Nodes: The license covers a specific number of devices (desktops, laptops, servers, virtual machines) that will be managed by LanGuard.
- Editions: GFI offers different editions of LanGuard with varying feature sets, impacting the pricing.
- Support and Maintenance: The subscription includes access to technical support and software updates during the subscription period.
- Volume Discounts: There are discounts available for purchasing licenses for a larger number of nodes.
- Trial Period: GFI offers a free trial period, allowing potential customers to evaluate the software before committing to a purchase.
Pricing for GFI LanGuard depends on the number of nodes, the subscription term, and specific reseller discounts.
To obtain accurate pricing, please contact us and we’ll put you in touch with one of our authorised resellers.
GFI LanGuard competes with other vulnerability management and patch management solutions. Here’s a comparison with some key competitors:
Product |
Strengths |
Weaknesses |
Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFI LanGuard | User-friendly interface, all-in-one solution (vulnerability scanning, patch management, auditing), good value for money, strong for SMBs. | May lack some of the advanced features and customisation options of enterprise-level solutions. Reporting could be more granular. | Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking for a comprehensive and easy-to-use security solution. |
| Rapid7 InsightVM | Powerful vulnerability analysis, threat intelligence integration, excellent reporting and analytics, strong for larger organisations. | Can be more complex to set up and manage, potentially higher cost compared to LanGuard. | Medium to large enterprises with mature security teams requiring advanced vulnerability management capabilities. |
| Tenable.sc (SecurityCenter) | Highly scalable, comprehensive vulnerability management, supports a wide range of technologies, customisable dashboards and reports. | Can be expensive, requires significant expertise to configure and manage effectively, can be resource-intensive. | Large enterprises with complex IT environments and dedicated security operations centers (SOCs). |
| Qualys VMDR | Cloud-based platform, continuous monitoring, strong vulnerability intelligence, easy deployment and scalability. | Reliance on cloud connectivity, potentially less control over the underlying infrastructure, can be costly for large deployments. | Organisations of all sizes looking for a cloud-based, scalable vulnerability management solution. |