Snapdragon Guardian: Easy PC management & enhanced security via always-on connectivity
What you should know:
- Snapdragon Guardian Technology delivers out-of-band PC management with hardware, software and cloud integration.
- Built-in cellular modems and always-on connectivity keep devices manageable anytime, anywhere — even when PCs are offline, powered down or unbootable.
- From enterprises to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) to everyday users, Snapdragon Guardian helps to secure data, simplify PC management and safeguards devices.
Cyberattacks, data breaches and device theft are hitting harder and more often than ever before. Meanwhile, the number of connected PCs keeps growing — along with the challenge of managing and keeping them secure. With new and more efficient ways to strike, it’s clear the stakes for protecting data and devices have never been higher.
These risks are exactly why Qualcomm Technologies built Snapdragon Guardian — to address these challenges head on. This technology gives IT teams and consumers alike control when traditional PC security and management tools fall short.
Always connected, staying protected
Available as a new hardware integrated in the upcoming Snapdragon X2 Elite platform, Snapdragon Guardian makes it easy for businesses to update, manage and secure PCs from virtually anywhere. It works by fusing hardware, firmware and the cloud to deliver true out-of-band PC management, all while maintaining compatibility with existing IT management systems and providing flexibility deployment options.
Whereas typical management solutions stop working once PCs are powered off and disconnected from Wi-Fi, Snapdragon Guardian is backed by built-in cellular modems and 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. This enables IT teams to securely manage devices in any location — even when those devices are offline, powered down or unbootable. And with up to 92% of successful ransomware attacks coming from unmanaged devices,2,3 that kind of protection and manageability makes all the difference.
Fleet management made simple
Snapdragon Guardian goes beyond connectivity with a new cloud platform that scales securely from a single user to a global fleet. Through intuitive web and app dashboards, IT teams can access management features with ease.
By creating a secure, reliable link between devices and the cloud, Snapdragon Guardian unlocks powerful capabilities like location tracking, remote lock and wipe, remote remediation and even geofencing, which keeps sensitive data inside approved zones.
As remote work expands — and unmanaged devices multiply — businesses can count on Snapdragon Guardian to provide end-to-end PC fleet management while enabling IT to push updates and policies across entire device fleets without costly desk-side visits.
Snapdragon Guardian
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Security that serves everyone
The technology behind Snapdragon Guardian isn’t just theoretical — it’s built for real life. From asset management and IT support to theft recovery and personal data protection, Snapdragon Guardian covers a comprehensive spectrum of security and management needs.
- For enterprises: Snapdragon Guardian strengthens IT operations and cybersecurity with advanced endpoint management, remote remediation, geofencing and access controls — helping protect sensitive data while keeping workflows running smoothly. With the global average cost of a data breach at $4.4 million,4 that protection is truly valuable.
- For growing businesses: By enhancing asset management and simplifying IT support, Snapdragon Guardian makes it easier to manage devices, help recover stolen hardware and streamline day-to-day IT operations. This equips growing businesses with enterprise-grade protection without enterprise-level complexity.
- For consumers: Through features like locate and lock and wipe, Snapdragon Guardian helps keep personal data safe while delivering an extra layer of theft protection.
Whether you’re running a global enterprise, managing a growing business or just protecting your own devices, Snapdragon Guardian delivers the security and reliability to stay ahead in our connected world.
Powering what’s next
Snapdragon Guardian isn’t just another security layer — it’s redefining PC security and management for today’s hybrid, global workforce.
With always-connected manageability and powerful protection built in, Snapdragon Guardian is ready to secure every device, wherever it may be. And as threats continue to evolve, businesses and users alike can count on Qualcomm Technologies to keep developing security solutions that are always a step ahead.
