When employees leave often they may be tempted to take “your” IP with them!
Now you can protect your IP from walking out the door!
Simple. Affordable. Transparent to users.
real-time, in-use encryption for CAD files
Every CAD drawing secured — individually.
- Hack or insider threat? Stolen files are useless,encrypted at all times.
- You stay in control — even when sharing withcontractors and suppliers.
- One click to end access when the project is over.
GuardWare PROTECT Design - encrypts individual files development has been supported through an AU$7M Defence Trailblazer collaboration with University of New South Wales, reinforcing Australia’s sovereign capability in cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing supply chains.
The solution is affordable for small engineering firms on a tight budget and scalable for large manufacturers
Why protecting CAD matters?
Foreign cyber spies stole over $2B in Australian trade secrets and IP in FY24—according to ASIO, as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald (1 Aug 2025). Insider risk is rising too: departing staff can walk away with your designs on a USB or in a personal inbox.
Stop it at the source. Secure the file itself—not just the perimeter.
Unhackable. Secure. Always-on.
World-first, real-time protection for CAD
GuardWare PROTECT • Design keeps encryption with the file wherever it goes—cloud drives, partner inboxes, contractor laptops, even offline copies.
Persistent encryption at creation
files are protected the moment they’re saved.
Smart access controls
authorise by user, device, and policy without disrupting design workflows.
Real-time enforcement
block unauthorised opening, editing, export, and screen-scrape attempts.
Total IP control
revoke access instantly, time-limit viewing, watermark, or “remote-kill” if needed.
Result: Your CAD stays safe, your compliance posture improves, and business risk drops—no matter where the data travels.
How it fits your workflow?
Install once, centrally managed
no redesign of your stack.
Design as usual
encryption is transparent to authorized users.
Share securely
protection travels with the file to partners and contractors.
Control continuously
audit access, revoke instantly, and prove compliance.
Who benefits?
Engineering & Design Teams
keep DWG, STEP, STL, BIM, and assemblies under control.
Manufacturers & Defence Supply Chains
protect IP across multi-tier vendors.
Critical Infrastructure
safeguard schematics for energy, water, transport, ports, and more.
