Guard Control

Built around operational reality

Industrial facilities rarely start with a blank sheet of paper.

Different generations of equipment, multiple vendors and changing operational requirements are part of everyday operations. A modern control system must bring this complexity together without becoming more difficult to operate.

Guard Control is built as a technology-agnostic control system that integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure while remaining flexible enough to support future development. Open standards, standardised engineering and robust application design provide a consistent user experience regardless of industry or system size.

Future-proofing is not about predicting tomorrow's technology.
It is about building control systems that can evolve alongside it.

Security by design

Cybersecurity in operational technology is fundamentally different from cybersecurity in traditional IT environments.

In industrial operations, availability is just as important as confidentiality. Security cannot be treated as an additional layer—it must be engineered into the control system from the very beginning.

Guard Control incorporates encrypted communication, secure authentication, role-based access control and modern identity management as standard. Support for Single Sign-On, multi-factor authentication and secure browser-based access enables authorised users to monitor and operate facilities remotely without compromising operational security.

Because critical infrastructure deserves security designed for operations.

Reliable when it matters most

Industrial operations cannot depend on single points of failure.

Guard Control supports redundant architectures, clustering, distributed processing and centralised deployment to ensure continuous operation in demanding environments. System updates, configuration changes and maintenance can be managed efficiently while preserving operational stability.

Rather than reinventing proven technology, Guard Control is built on AVEVA Plant SCADA and combines trusted technology with engineering expertise, system integration, cybersecurity and operator experience tailored to each facility. More than 150 native communication drivers enable secure integration across PLCs, instrumentation, enterprise applications and Guard Cloud—creating a connected operational ecosystem without compromising reliability or security.

Key benefits

• Technology-agnostic architecture that integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
• Open standards and standardised engineering for long-term flexibility.
• Secure by design with encrypted communication, role-based access and modern identity management.
• Support for Single Sign-On, multi-factor authentication and secure browser-based access.
• High Performance HMI and Situational Awareness principles for better operator decisions.
• More than 150 native communication drivers for seamless integration with PLCs, instrumentation, enterprise applications and cloud services.
• Redundant architectures, clustering and distributed processing for high availability.
• Scalable deployment designed to evolve with operational requirements.