Secure infrastructure access and network connectivity
Connect your devices easily
with a secure overlay network
SwarmGuard redefines industrial networking by combining remote access with an overlay device network – the swarm. SwarmGuard builds secure communication links between remote users and industrial devices, as well as among devices themselves.
Additionally, SwarmGuard introduces a hassle-free device onboarding and management experience that is unparalleled in the industry. Our solution includes a lightweight agent software for your industrial devices, a user-friendly mobile app for network setup and monitoring, and a managed controller coordinating network management tasks.
Why SwarmGuard?
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- Access anything from anywhere:
Securely connect your devices, servers, or networks from any location and access your infrastructure from anywhere even if your infrastructure is behind NAT or firewall barriers. - Easy setup:
Onboarding devices is as easy as scanning their QR code with our mobile app. SwarmGuard automatically handles all the intricate tasks such as spanning the overlay network, distributing access rights, etc. - High security standards:
Your data is safeguarded with cutting-edge cryptographic algorithms and SwarmGuard’s unique key distribution method. Only authorized devices are permitted to join your overlay network. Furthermore, your end-to-end encrypted data traffic is routed directly between your devices, bypassing any cloud infrastructure. - Swiss excellence:
As a Swiss-based company, we operate under one of the world’s most stringent privacy legislations. Benefit from exceptional quality, unparalleled stability, and utmost discretion.
- Access anything from anywhere:
Key features
Craft your
own swarm
Assemble up to 64 devices linked in a secure overlay network with direct peer-to- peer communication among all parties. Set up devices effortlessly and enjoy the simplest system available on the market, ensuring swift deployment and hassle-free operation.
Remote access and management
Employ our SwarmKeeper service to access and manage your devices remotely from anywhere in the world.
Cloud-independent access gateway
By converting any of your devices into a SwarmKeeper gateway you retain control over your infrastructure, avoiding a centralized cloud solution.
Redundant access
gateways
Convert multiple devices into SwarmKeeper gateways to establish a redundant access network for your swarm. Distribute these gateways globally for enhanced reliability when needed.
Secure and asynchronous key exchange
Doesn’t need IT support for the configuration and activation of the VPN connection. You just need to download the app and follow the instructions.
Connect from
anywhere
Direct tunneling, no Cloud or webservice intermediate. The VPN tunnel is established between the endpoints directly and therefore the traffic doesn’t cross any Cloud or external server.
Scales with
your requirements
Direct tunneling, no Cloud or webservice intermediate. The VPN tunnel is established between the endpoints directly and therefore the traffic doesn’t cross any Cloud or external server.
Incorporate current
devices
Direct tunneling, no Cloud or webservice intermediate. The VPN tunnel is established between the endpoints directly and therefore the traffic doesn’t cross any Cloud or external server.
Industries
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Building Automation
- Smart City
- Industry Automation
- Smart Energy
Security
Key Distribution:
Ensuring secure connections within the swarm requires each device to possess the public key of all communication counterparts. Addressing this challenge, we developed DRAKE (Distributed, Reliable, Asynchronous Key-Exchange), a patent-pending solution that securely deploys the devices’ public keys with the help of a mobile app. This method guarantees that no third party, including ourselves, can infiltrate your swarm and access sensitive data.
WireGuard® Security Protocol:
SwarmGuard leverages WireGuard1, renowned as one of today’s most secure VPN protocols. This fast and reliable protocol ensures robust end-to-end encryption, safeguarding the network from interception by malicious actors.
Multilevel Security:
Your swarm is safeguarded against potential threats from malicious attackers through multiple layers of protection. Our entire solution is meticulously engineered with security at its core; WireGuard and DRAKE are just two of many cornerstones. By design, a single successful attack to one part of the system is never enough to breach the defenses of your swarm. We go to great lengths to ensure the security of your private network, even protecting it from ourselves. Rest assured that your data remains protected and private.
Overlay Device Network
SwarmGuard redefines industrial networking by combining remote access with an overlay device network – the swarm. SwarmGuard builds secure communication links between remote users and industrial devices, as well as among devices themselves.
Additionally, SwarmGuard introduces a hassle-free device onboarding and management experience that is unparalleled in the industry. Our solution includes a lightweight agent software for your industrial devices, a user-friendly mobile app for network setup and monitoring, and a managed controller coordinating network management tasks.
Remote Access
Our Remote Access solution for secure industrial networking enables you to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot your systems securely from anywhere. Centered around the reliable SwarmKeeper gateway, you gain secure and redundant connections to your distributed industrial devices, putting you in control without external servers.
Access Made Easy: Our SwarmKeeper gateways offer versatile access options.
- Web-proxy2: Safely access your devices through a web or REST interface for users and mobile apps.
- SSH-proxy2: Enjoy secure command-line access for technical personnel.
- Layer-4 Gateway: Communicate securely with support for various protocols.
- Direct link2: Establish direct, secure channels between a remote maintenance console and your industrial devices3.
Offered Solution
The SwarmGuard solution integrates three core elements:
1. Agent software for industrial devices:
A lightweight binary (swarmd) suitable for various industrial infrastructures:
Supported operating systems: Linux, Windows, Mac OS4
Compatible CPUs: ARM64, ARMv7, AMD64, MIPS64, MIPS4
Disk space requirement : 25 MB
Compatible CPUs: Runs as native OS application orwithin containers on platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
2. Mobile Application:
Our SwarmGuard Industrial app features an intuitive user interface for network setup, configuration, and monitoring. Available for iOS on the Apple App Store and for Android on Google’s Play Store.
3. Controller:
Typically managed by Inalp, the controller coordinates network management tasks, received from the mobile app and propagated to devices running the agent software. All components offer rebranding (OEM) and on-premise hosting options.
Simplicity is the key
To demonstrate the simplicity of setting up your industrial swarm network, here are the necessary steps:
1. Sign up at https://swarmguard.io/sign-up and request a sign-up code at support@inalp.com
2. Download the SwarmGuard Industrial mobile app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
3. Install the SwarmGuard agent (swarmd) on your device or use a device already equipped with SwarmGuard preinstalled
4. Register your first device with the overlay network by scanning the QR code on the device (or printed by swarmd) with the mobile app.
5. Expand your network by adding more devices. SwarmGuard will automatically create secure links between all your registered devices.
6. Optionally your network by adding more devices. SwarmGuard will automatically create secure links between all your registered devices.
