The Shield — Proactive Protection
See Everything.
Secure Everything.
Vanguard gives you complete visibility across your OT environment, continuous risk assessment, and a single pane of glass to manage your entire security stack — so you can secure your baseline before the threat hits.
Assets Discovered
2,847
+12 this week
Risk Score
72/100
Improving
Compliance
94%
2 items pending
Capabilities
Everything you need to secure your OT environment
Vanguard combines asset visibility, risk management, and compliance monitoring into a single platform built for operational technology.
Complete Asset Visibility
Discover and map every OT asset across your network — including legacy systems, industrial control devices, and shadow infrastructure — all from a single dashboard.
Continuous Risk Assessment
Automated risk scoring and vulnerability assessment tailored for OT environments, factoring in operational constraints and real-world exploitability.
Compliance Management
Track and maintain compliance with IEC 62443, NIS2, NIST, and sector-specific regulations. Get alerted the moment you drift out of compliance.
Baseline Protection
Establish and maintain secure baselines for your OT systems. Detect configuration deviations and unauthorized changes before they become threats.
Single Pane of Glass
Unify your entire security stack into one view. See asset status, policy compliance, and platform health at a glance — regardless of vendor.
Multi-Vendor Integration
Seamlessly integrates with leading network monitoring solutions, SIEM platforms, and industrial control systems to provide a unified security posture.
Full Coverage
One platform, complete coverage
Vanguard covers every aspect of OT security — from asset discovery and risk assessment to compliance management and operational health monitoring. No gaps, no blind spots.
Visibility
- Asset Discovery
- Network Mapping
- Shadow IT Detection
- OT/IT Convergence View
Risk
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Risk Scoring
- Threat Intelligence
- Patch Prioritization
Compliance
- IEC 62443
- NIS2
- NIST CSF
- Custom Frameworks
Operations
- Change Detection
- Baseline Monitoring
- Health Dashboards
- Alerting & Reporting
Why Vanguard
Purpose-built for OT, not adapted from IT
| Vanguard | Traditional IT Tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Discovery | Full OT/IT asset mapping | IT-focused, misses OT devices |
| Operational Impact | Designed for availability-first | Can disrupt OT operations |
| Compliance | IEC 62443, NIS2, NIST built-in | Requires manual mapping |
| Protocol Support | Native industrial protocols | Limited to IT protocols |
| Deployment | On-prem, cloud, or hybrid | Cloud-only or heavy agents |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard?
Vanguard is Soterics' proprietary OT security platform that provides comprehensive asset visibility, continuous risk assessment, and compliance management — all through a single pane of glass. It acts as the central hub for your entire security stack.
How does Vanguard differ from traditional IT security tools?
Traditional IT security tools are built for enterprise IT environments and often disrupt OT operations. Vanguard is purpose-built for operational technology — it understands industrial protocols, respects operational constraints, and prioritizes availability alongside security.
What deployment options are available?
Vanguard supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments. Most OT environments prefer on-premises or hybrid to maintain data sovereignty and minimize external dependencies.
How does Vanguard handle compliance?
Vanguard continuously monitors your environment against industry frameworks like IEC 62443, NIS2, and NIST CSF. It alerts you to compliance drift in real time and provides actionable remediation guidance.
Can Vanguard integrate with our existing tools?
Yes. Vanguard integrates with leading SIEM platforms, network monitoring solutions, ticketing systems, and industrial control systems. It's designed to unify your existing stack, not replace it.
How does Vanguard work with Vigilant?
Vanguard provides the visibility and risk context, while Vigilant automates the response. Together, they form a closed loop: Vanguard identifies the risk, Vigilant acts on it — proactive defense meets automated response.
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See how Vanguard gives you complete visibility and control over your operational technology environment.