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Enterprise cloud security
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Atlassian Solution Partner
Atlassian Guard: enterprise security for your cloud.
Design Industries implements Atlassian Guard to secure your Atlassian Cloud environment with enterprise-grade identity management, access controls, and threat detection. Based in Melbourne and serving clients nationwide, we help organisations protect their data while enabling seamless collaboration.
20+ years experience
Melbourne HQ, nationwide service
Enterprise security across Gov, Healthcare & Finance
The security challenge
Your Atlassian Cloud environment contains your organisation's most critical information: project plans, customer data, intellectual property, and strategic decisions. Yet many organisations run their Atlassian tools with default security settings, creating blind spots that put sensitive data at risk.
Common security gaps we see:
Users logging in with personal credentials instead of corporate SSO
Manual user provisioning creating access lag and orphaned accounts
No visibility into who accessed what, when, or from where
Sensitive data scattered across projects without classification
No alerting on suspicious activity or potential breaches
The result? Audit failures, compliance gaps, and unnecessary risk exposure, all while your security team lacks visibility into one of your most data-rich platforms.
Atlassian Guard closes these gaps with centralised security controls designed for enterprise requirements.
Why default settings aren't enough
Atlassian Cloud defaults optimise for collaboration, not security
Audit failures and compliance gaps stem from missing controls
Guard adds the centralised controls enterprise environments require
What is Atlassian Guard?
Atlassian Guard is Atlassian's enterprise security solution for Cloud products. It provides centralised identity management, access controls, and threat detection across your entire Atlassian organisation.
Note: Atlassian Guard was renamed from Atlassian Access in June 2024. If you currently have Access, you already have Guard Standard. The capabilities remain unchanged.
Guard comes in two tiers:
Included with Cloud Enterprise
Guard Standard
Identity & access foundation
Essential security capabilities for organisations moving beyond basic Cloud plans.
Single Sign-On (SSO) enforcement
SCIM user provisioning
API token management
Mobile app management (MAM)
Organisation audit logs
Data security policies
Add-on subscription
Guard Premium
Advanced protection
Proactive security monitoring and data protection for organisations with elevated security requirements.
Everything in Standard, plus:
Data classification & labelling
Sensitive data detection
Threat detection & alerts
Extended audit logs (1 year)
Alert investigations & CASB integration
Guard Standard: identity & access foundation
Essential security capabilities for organisations moving beyond basic Cloud plans.
API token controls
Visibility and control over API tokens that access your data. See which users have created tokens, when they were last used, and revoke access when needed.
Mobile app management
Apply security policies to Atlassian mobile apps. Enforce device encryption, disable screenshots, restrict data export, protecting company data on personal devices.
Organisation audit logs
Track administrative activity across your organisation. See who changed what, when, and from where. Essential for compliance and incident investigation.
Guard Premium: advanced protection
Proactive security monitoring and data protection for organisations with elevated security requirements.
Data classification & detection
Label content by sensitivity (Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted) and automatically scan for patterns like credit card numbers, TFNs, and API keys appearing in unexpected places. Know what you have before you act on it.
Threat detection
AI-powered monitoring for suspicious activity. Get alerted on anomalous behaviour like unusual login patterns, bulk data exports, or access from unexpected locations.
Extended audit logs
One year of detailed activity logs (versus 6 months in Standard). Essential for compliance requirements and forensic investigations.
Alert investigations
Consolidated view of security alerts with context. Investigate potential incidents without switching between tools. Includes CASB integration for broader cloud security posture.
Not sure where to start?
If you're unsure whether Guard is your priority, start with our free Platform Discovery. We'll review your entire Atlassian environment and help you identify where to focus first.
Free initial consultation · Melbourne HQ, clients nationwide · Enterprise security experience across regulated industries · Response within one business day
Book your free Platform Discovery
30 minutes. No obligation. Same-day scheduling available.
A review of your current Atlassian security posture
Clarity on Guard Standard versus Guard Premium for your needs
No obligation, no sales pressure
Implementation approach
Structured methodology that balances security hardening with user experience.
| Phase | Duration | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Week 1 | Current state review, identity provider evaluation, compliance requirements mapping |
| Design | Week 1–2 | SSO configuration design, provisioning rules, policy framework |
| Implementation | Week 2–3 | SSO deployment, SCIM setup, policy configuration, testing |
| Enablement | Week 3–4 | Admin training, documentation, monitoring setup |
| Optimisation | Ongoing | Policy refinement, incident response procedures, compliance reporting |
Typical timeline: 3–4 weeks for Guard Standard, 4–6 weeks for Guard Premium (depending on complexity).
Common implementation scenarios
The three Guard deployments we implement most often, and what each one delivers.
SSO enforcement
Challenge: Users logging in with personal credentials, no centralised authentication.
Solution: Configure SAML SSO with your identity provider, enforce SSO for all users, migrate existing accounts.
Outcome: Single authentication point, consistent password policies, simplified user experience.
Automated provisioning
Challenge: Manual user administration, delayed access for new starters, orphaned accounts for leavers.
Solution: Implement SCIM provisioning with your directory, map groups to Atlassian products.
Outcome: Instant access for new users, automatic deprovisioning, accurate licence utilisation.
Compliance readiness
Challenge: Upcoming audit requiring access logs, data classification, and security policies.
Solution: Deploy Guard Premium with data classification, configure audit log retention, implement security policies.
Outcome: Audit-ready documentation, demonstrable controls, ongoing compliance monitoring.
Guard + Teamwork Collection
Atlassian Guard Standard is included with Teamwork Collection Premium and Enterprise plans at no additional cost. This means organisations adopting Teamwork Collection get essential security capabilities built in.
Included with Teamwork Collection
SSO enforcement for all users
SCIM provisioning automation
API token management
Mobile app security policies
Organisation audit logs
Upgrade to Guard Premium
For organisations requiring advanced security (data classification, threat detection), Guard Premium can be added to any Teamwork Collection tier.
Data classification & labelling
Sensitive data detection
Threat detection & alerts
Need licensing clarity?
Procure the right Atlassian Guard licensing package for your needs. Need a clearer picture of your Atlassian licensing set-up? We can help.
Explore Teamwork CollectionWe know Atlassian Guard: let us get your team up to speed.
Every team has their own unique processes. Our experts spend time with you to understand these and ensure Atlassian Guard works to increase your security and collaboration.
Install Guard with best-practice configuration
You stay in the driver's seat while we build an Atlassian system to propel you to greater security, profitability and productivity using the power of Agile.
Learn more about best configuration practicesIntegrate with your existing workflows
Integrate it correctly with other Atlassian tools such as Jira to build a connected, secure platform.
Learn more about integrationTrain your team on foundation skills
Your staff need to be trained to the highest standard to use your security platform to its full potential. We provide ongoing support and continual improvement to maximise your productivity and ROI.
Learn more about our training servicesProcure the right licensing package
Need a clearer picture of your Atlassian licensing set-up? Worried your team don't have the tools they need? We can help you choose and procure the right Guard tier.
Discuss your licensing needsGetting started
If you're unsure whether Guard is your priority, start with our free Platform Discovery. We'll review your entire Atlassian environment and help you identify where to focus first.
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01Free · 30 minutes
Security assessment
We review your current Atlassian security posture and identify gaps. No obligation, just honest evaluation of your risk exposure.
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0248 hours
Implementation proposal
Receive a clear implementation scope, timeline, and investment tailored to your requirements.
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033–6 weeks
Implementation delivery
Structured deployment following our proven methodology. SSO, provisioning, and policies configured with minimal user disruption.
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04Ongoing
What's next
Continue optimisation through Digital Factory, or operate independently with the security foundation we've built.
What our customers say
Design Industries are dynamic and great at tailoring Atlassian. We've worked with them for years; I'm always confident they can support our development with enthusiasm, professionalism and benchmark support.
Michael and the Design Industries team have done an incredible job managing the scope and stand-up of our Atlassian instance. The rigour and detail in their process and documentation is incredible.
We reduced a number of tools across regions that caused miscommunication and inefficiency, bringing everyone into a single platform. By using the DI Configuration Patterns, we rapidly scaled Atlassian from 500 to 7,000 users, at the bare minimum doubling the efficiency of our teams, who are working on core bank payment systems such as our .com.
Join the many companies and government businesses we've helped become more efficient
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Atlassian Access and Atlassian Guard?
They're the same product. Atlassian renamed Access to Guard in June 2024. If you have Access, you have Guard Standard. The capabilities are unchanged; only the name is different.
Do I need Guard if I'm on Cloud Enterprise?
Guard Standard is included with Cloud Enterprise at no additional cost. You're already covered for SSO, SCIM, and basic security policies. Guard Premium is an add-on if you need data classification and threat detection.
Can we implement SSO without SCIM provisioning?
Yes. Many organisations start with SSO enforcement and add SCIM provisioning later. We recommend implementing both for full security coverage, but a phased approach works well.
Which identity providers does Guard support?
Guard supports SAML 2.0, which includes most enterprise identity providers: Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, OneLogin, Ping Identity, and others. We'll confirm compatibility during your security assessment.
How long does Guard implementation take?
Typically 1 to 2 weeks for straightforward deployments. Complex environments with multiple identity providers or custom requirements may take 3 to 4 weeks.
What happens to existing users when we enable SSO?
Existing users migrate to SSO authentication. We plan this carefully to avoid access disruption, typically with a transition period where both authentication methods work.
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