Quest Software has released Security Guardian Intelligence (SGI), a generative AI enhancement to its Security Guardian platform, designed to accelerate identity threat detection and response (ITDR) in hybrid Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID environments.
Launched July 16, 2025, SGI enhances Quest’s ITDR platform with AI-driven features.
Offers plain-language threat summaries, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and step-by-step remediation.
Reduces investigation time, addressing 600M daily identity attacks, no AD expertise needed.
Cloud-native platform integrates with Microsoft Security Copilot, Sentinel, and Splunk.
Available at no extra cost to existing Security Guardian customers.
Aligns with Quest’s Cybersecurity & Resilience portfolio for comprehensive protection.
On July 16, 2025, Quest Software announced the global release of Security Guardian Intelligence, a generative AI upgrade to its Security Guardian ITDR platform, purpose-built for hybrid AD and Microsoft Entra ID environments. Heath Thompson, President and Chief Product Officer at Quest, stated: “Security Guardian Intelligence doesn’t just detect identity threats—it explains them with business or board-level context.” The platform addresses the growing challenge of identity-based attacks, with 600 million daily attacks on Entra ID, 99% involving credential misuse, and AD downtime costing up to $730,000 per hour.
SGI introduces three core capabilities to streamline threat response:
Plain-Language Threat Summaries: Converts complex AD data into clear, business-relevant insights, reducing the need for specialized AD expertise.
Mapped Attacker Behavior: Aligns threats with MITRE ATT&CK tactics and real-world breach scenarios for precise risk prioritization.
Built-In Remediation: Provides step-by-step guidance for resolution without scripting or escalation, enabling faster action.
Eric Aslaksen, General Manager of Security and CISO at ivision, noted: “Security Guardian already gives visibility—SGI adds the context and speed they’ve been missing.” The platform’s click-to-context model delivers actionable insights in a single step, integrating with tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk for centralized visibility.
Unlike legacy on-premises tools struggling to integrate large language models (LLMs), Security Guardian is cloud-native, enabling real-time LLM application across live identity telemetry. This design ensures faster insights and scalable responses, addressing alert fatigue and the shortage of AD specialists. Integration with Microsoft Security Copilot enhances threat detection and response, safeguarding critical assets like Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Quest Software, serving over 45,000 companies and 95% of the Fortune 500, has migrated 100 petabytes of data and backed up 37 billion Entra ID objects in the past year, reducing identity attack surfaces by over 99%. The global ITDR market is projected to reach $2.1 billion by 2028, driven by rising identity-based threats. SGI’s no-cost inclusion for existing customers enhances Quest’s value proposition, complementing its Cybersecurity & Resilience portfolio, including backup, disaster recovery, and endpoint protection.
SGI’s launch aligns with Quest’s February 2025 advancements in ITDR and disaster recovery, including Security Guardian Shields Up for real-time attack disruption and Disaster Recovery for Identity for rapid AD restoration. These solutions address the 23-day average downtime from ransomware attacks, offering a proactive defense against escalating cyber threats. Posts on X highlight enthusiasm for SGI’s ability to simplify complex alerts, positioning it as a critical tool for modern cybersecurity.
Quest Software’s Security Guardian Intelligence empowers organizations to tackle identity threats with speed and clarity, reinforcing its leadership in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity and platform modernization, Quest helps organizations address their most pressing challenges and make the promise of AI a reality. Around the globe, more than 45,000 companies including over 90% of the Fortune 500 count on Quest Software.
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