GuardSuite Compliance Tool

Know Which Machines
Are Behind on Patches

PatchGuard monitors Windows Update status across your fleet. See days since last update, missing KBs, and compliance status for every endpoint — no WSUS or SCCM required.

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PatchGuard Dashboard
PATCH COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
Total Machines: 47   Up to Date: 42   Behind: 5

HOSTNAME            LAST UPDATE    DAYS   PENDING   STATUS
DESKTOP-HR-01      2026-04-02    3      0        Compliant
LAPTOP-SALES-14    2026-04-01    4      1        Compliant
PC-ACCT-03         2026-03-28    8      0        Compliant
SERVER-DB-01       2026-03-15    21     3        Warning
KIOSK-LOBBY        2026-02-10    54     8        Non-Compliant

Policy: Alert when >14 days behind   Email alerts: ON

Everything You Need for Patch Compliance

Monitor, enforce, and report on Windows Update status without the complexity of WSUS or SCCM.

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Compliance Dashboard

See every machine's patch status at a glance. Color-coded by compliance: green for up-to-date, yellow for warning, red for critical.

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Configurable Policies

Set your threshold — 7 days, 14 days, 30 days. Any machine that falls behind gets flagged automatically. Email alerts for admins.

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Installed KB Tracking

See which KBs are installed on each machine, when they were applied, and what type (security, cumulative, feature). Drill into any endpoint.

Pending Update Count

Know how many updates are waiting to install on each machine. Prioritize machines with the most outstanding patches.

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OS Build Tracking

Monitor Windows versions and OS build numbers across your fleet. Identify machines running outdated builds at a glance.

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No WSUS Required

Works with Windows Update directly. No WSUS server, no SCCM, no GPOs to configure. Install the agent and start monitoring in minutes.

How PatchGuard Works

1

Install the Agent

One lightweight Windows service. Takes 30 seconds to deploy. Works alongside your existing tools.

2

Agent Reports Patch Status

The agent queries Get-HotFix and Windows Update, then reports installed patches, pending updates, and OS build info.

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Set Your Policy

Define your compliance threshold (e.g., 14 days). Machines that fall behind are flagged and admins get notified.

Built For

MSPs Managing Client Fleets

Monitor patch compliance across all your clients from one dashboard. Per-company views, email alerts when machines fall behind, and compliance reports for client reviews.

IT Teams with Compliance Requirements

SOC 2, HIPAA, and cyber insurance all require patch management evidence. PatchGuard gives you the data you need without deploying WSUS or SCCM.

Small Businesses Without Dedicated IT

No Active Directory? No problem. PatchGuard works on standalone machines. Know which workstations are months behind on updates before they become a liability.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No contracts, no minimums. Cancel anytime.

$2/device/month
Billed monthly or annually (save 10%)
Start Free — 5 Devices

Or get all GuardSuite tools for $12/device/month

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PatchGuard replace WSUS?

PatchGuard is a monitoring and compliance tool, not a patch deployment tool. It tells you which machines are behind on updates — it doesn't push updates. It replaces the reporting side of WSUS without the server infrastructure.

What Windows versions are supported?

PatchGuard works on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016 and later. The agent runs as a lightweight Windows service.

How often does the agent check for updates?

The agent reports patch status on every check-in (configurable, default every 5 minutes). You always have near-real-time visibility.

Can I use PatchGuard without other GuardSuite tools?

Yes. Each GuardSuite tool works independently. You can use PatchGuard on its own for $2/device/month, or bundle it with other tools for a discount.

Do I need Active Directory?

No. PatchGuard works on standalone and domain-joined machines. No GPOs, no domain controller required.

Stop Guessing Which Machines Are Patched

Start monitoring patch compliance in under 5 minutes. Free for up to 5 devices.

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