Quest Software, a global leader in securing critical IT infrastructure and advancing Microsoft and database modernization, announced the worldwide availability of Security Guardian Intelligence (SGI)—a powerful generative AI enhancement to its Security Guardian identity threat detection and response (ITDR) platform. Purpose-built for hybrid Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID environments, SGI empowers organizations to accelerate threat investigation and response—even without deep AD expertise.
“Security Guardian Intelligence doesn’t just detect identity threats—it explains them with business or board-level context,” said Heath Thompson, President, and Chief Product Officer at Quest. “It gives teams a faster way to prioritize real risk and take action, without needing to interpret every technical detail manually.”
Addressing the Urgency of Identity Threats
Today’s security and IT teams face mounting pressure. As identity-based attacks increase in frequency and sophistication, operational disruptions caused by AD incidents can cost organizations more than $730,000 per hour. Yet many teams remain overwhelmed by excessive alerts, fragmented security tools, and a critical shortage of Active Directory experts.
With ransomware attacks now capable of halting operations for an average of 23 days, faster threat response isn’t just important—it’s essential.
Security Guardian Intelligence bridges this critical gap with three key capabilities:
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Plain-language threat summaries: Converts technical AD findings into clear, easily understandable insights.
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Mapped attacker behavior: Aligns activity with MITRE ATT&CK tactics and real-world breach scenarios.
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Built-in remediation: Provides step-by-step guidance for threat resolution—no scripting or escalation required.
“We support customers across industries who are drowning in identity alerts but lack the in-house expertise to act on them,” said Eric Aslaksen, General Manager of Security and CISO at ivision. “Security Guardian already gives visibility – SGI adds the context and speed they’ve been missing. By helping surface what matters and guiding the response, it’s shaping up to be a valuable tool in our identity security toolkit.”
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Designed for the Cloud. Engineered for AI.
In contrast to legacy platforms still adapting cloud capabilities and retrofitting AI, Quest developed Security Guardian from the ground up as a cloud-native platform. This forward-thinking design ensures seamless integration of large language models (LLMs) into live identity telemetry, without the performance bottlenecks or patchwork solutions common with traditional on-prem tools.
By enabling real-time, AI-powered threat analysis and contextual insights, Quest delivers faster, more scalable, and more actionable threat detection and response.
A New Standard in Identity Threat Defense
SGI is deeply integrated into Quest’s cloud-native infrastructure and tailored for the complexities of Active Directory and Entra ID. Leveraging a click-to-context model, users can go from an alert to understanding the business impact—and the recommended fix—in just one step.
Rather than simply summarizing log data, Security Guardian Intelligence analyzes live signals, maps them to active attacker behavior, and delivers guided actions—even for teams without seasoned identity security professionals.
