Atlassian Guard
Enterprise-grade security for every team – effortless, scalable and built for the cloud
Atlassian Guard is your central command for identity, access and data governance across your entire Atlassian cloud ecosystem. From securing user access with SAML SSO and SCIM provisioning to monitoring shadow IT and detecting risky user behaviour, Guard provides the enterprise-level controls needed to keep your teams secure and compliant, without slowing them down. Whether you’re scaling up or tightening compliance, Guard ensures your organisation stays protected every step of the way.
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What is Guard?
Benefits of Guard
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Enhanced Security
Protect sensitive data and user accounts with robust access controls.
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Centralised Management
Manage users and policies across all Atlassian Cloud products from a single admin hub
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Faster Incident Response
Identify and respond to security threats with real-time visibility and logging
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Improved Compliance
Meet internal and external regulatory requirements with traceability and policy enforcement
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Operational Efficiency
Automate routine admin tasks and reduce manual errors in user management
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Support for Zero Trust
Enable granular, identity-centric access control aligned with modern security frameworks
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Scalability
Built to support growing teams and complex environments without compromising on speed or security
Atlassian Guard gives organisations the tools they need to control and secure access to Atlassian Cloud products at scale. With features like SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning, enforced 2FA and advanced audit logging, Guard simplifies identity and access management across your environment. It also helps detect shadow IT, enforce granular policies and monitor risky behaviour - giving you the confidence to protect users and data while enabling teams to move fast.
Guard Features
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SAML Single Sign-On (SSO)
Enforce secure login through your identity provider -
SCIM User Provisioning
Automatically create, update, and deactivate user accounts at scale -
Enforced Two-Step Verification
Strengthen authentication across your organisation -
Audit Logs
Gain visibility into admin activity and user changes for compliance and forensics -
Shadow IT Detection
Identify unsanctioned use of Atlassian Cloud products in your organisation -
Access Policies
Apply consistent, organisation-wide security rules for products and users -
API Token Controls
Monitor and manage API token usage to limit unnecessary exposure -
Product Access Insights
View detailed reports on who is accessing what, and how
Integrations
Integrations That Strengthen Your Security Stack
Atlassian Guard integrates seamlessly with the identity providers and tools your organisation already relies on, allowing you to manage security policies and user access without disrupting your existing workflows.
- Identity Provider Integrations: Connect to leading identity platforms like Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, OneLogin and more for SAML SSO and SCIM provisioning
- Directory Sync: Sync users and groups from your identity provider to Atlassian Cloud automatically, ensuring accurate access and faster onboarding/offboarding
- Audit Logging and SIEM Support: Export audit logs to tools like Splunk or other SIEM solutions to monitor security events and support compliance
- Admin API Access: Integrate Guard policies and activity logs with your broader IT and compliance processes via Atlassian’s secure API endpoints
- SSO with Third-Party Apps: Extend SAML SSO protections to Atlassian Marketplace apps and integrations, ensuring consistent authentication across your toolchain
These integrations make it easy to embed Guard into your existing infrastructure, giving you unified control over security across your entire SaaS environment.
Who uses Atlassian Guard?
Atlassian Guard is built for organisations that take security seriously, whether you're scaling your Atlassian footprint or operating in a highly regulated industry. It’s trusted by IT leaders, security teams and compliance professionals who need visibility, control and peace of mind in the cloud.
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IT Administrators
Streamline identity and access management, reduce manual provisioning, and enforce secure login policies across the business
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Security and Compliance Teams
Monitor user activity, enforce governance, and generate audit trails to meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements
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Enterprise Organisations
Ensure scalable, enterprise-ready security for large user bases, with integrations into existing security infrastructure and tooling
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Cloud-First Teams
Leverage Atlassian Cloud while maintaining robust, centralised controls over authentication, access, and usage
Pricing & Licensing
Guard Premium is licensed per unique user and is added on top of your existing Atlassian Cloud subscriptions. Pricing scales are based on user count and are billed annually. Atlassian Guard is available in two tiers: Guard Standard and Guard Premium , so you can choose the level of security that best fits your organisation’s needs and scale.
Guard Plans
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Guard Standard – - Included with every Atlassian Cloud organisation, Guard Standard provides essential security features like enforced two-step verification and organisation-level user visibility. It’s the baseline for securing your cloud instance without additional cost.
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Guard Premium – - Designed for organisations with advanced security and compliance needs, Guard Premium offers enterprise-grade features such as: SAML single sign-on (SSO), SCIM automated user provisioning, Audit logging and API access, Shadow IT detection, Advanced access policies and controls
Need help
understanding which plan fits your team?
Pro Tip from Elegance Group: As an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, we help you evaluate the right Guard tier, consolidate billing into a single annual invoice and identify licensing efficiencies that reduce cost while boosting compliance. Ask us about bundling Guard with Cloud migrations.
Get In TouchAbout Elegance Group
We’ve helped clients worldwide solve many process and business problems by thinking just a little bit differently. We are dedicated to solving complex business challenges through tailored solutions that empower organisations to thrive. As a leading Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, we specialise in streamlining operations, enhancing efficiency, and delivering measurable results for businesses.
Where We Operate
What Sets Us Apart?
Unparalleled Expertise >
We’re an Atlassian Platinum Solutions Partner and specialise in delivering tailored Guard and other Atlassian solutions that solve curly business problems.
Cost Optimisation >
We help clients save money by consolidating licenses, identifying unused tools and replacing third-party apps with native Guard features.
End-to-End Support >
From implementation and training to ongoing support, we’re your partner throughout the journey. Our team ensures a seamless transition and provides expert advice whenever you need it.
Focus on
ROI >
We know ROI is important to all our customers, so we put a lot of effort into the ROI model. The beauty of Guard is that once you’ve bought it to solve one problem, you can re-use it to solve a myriad of others.
How Elegance Group Helps You Get the Most from Atlassian Guard
As an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, Elegance Group helps you implement Guard in a way that aligns with your security goals, compliance needs and existing infrastructure, while keeping your business moving forward. Here’s how we help:
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Smart Integrations
We configure custom fields, views, scoring models and workflows that reflect your priorities and strategic goals, not someone else’s template -
Security Policy Design
We work with your IT and security teams to define access policies, enforce 2FA and ensure only the right people have the right level of access -
Visibility and Reporting
We help you set up dashboards and reporting for compliance and audit-readiness, giving you peace of mind and a paper trail
Proven Success Stories
We’ve helped leading organisations like Zip, KiwiRail, Jarden, Kordia and more with Atlassian Guard implementations to:
- Implemented SCIM provisioning and SAML SSO to automate user onboarding/offboarding and reduce identity-related risk across multiple instances
- Aligned Guard policies across newly merged business units, consolidating access controls and eliminating shadow IT by enforcing organisation-wide governance
- Configured secure access to Atlassian Cloud for mobile device fleets, ensuring field teams could access critical systems while meeting security standard
- Enabled audit logging and real-time activity monitoring, supporting internal compliance teams with visibility over user behaviour and admin actions
- Optimised Guard licensing by analysing actual usage and aligning it with Access tiers and user roles, saving cost while improving policy coverage
Proven Expertise
Jacob Turjman, Business IT Manager, ZipMoney
"Elegance Group was very professional throughout the process and translated our requirements carefully and thoughtfully."
Michelle Nefdt, Delivery Manager of Cloud & Infrastructure, Jarden
"Elegance Group has been pivotal in our adoption of JSM, and very supportive while working with us to provide options."
Richard Lane, Director of Security & Global IT, Zip
"What we'll spend this year with Elegance Group will save me 3-4 times that amount in Atlassian licensing."
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