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Users consistently praise the ease of use and responsive support provided by Guardian, highlighting its intuitive design that simplifies visitor management and access control processes. Many appreciate the product's ability to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, although some note that initial setup can be complex and time-consuming.

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MV
Systems Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Powerful Identity Workflows, but Admin UX and Troubleshooting Need Clarity"
What do you like best about Guardian?

Guardian has been most valuable for helping us centralize and standardize physical identity and access management across a complex environment. We are using it to manage different identity types beyond normal employees, including tenants, tenant coordinators, property management users, visitors, vendors, and other non standard populations that do not always fit cleanly into a normal HR driven identity flow.

What I like best is that Guardian gives us a framework to build structured onboarding, approval, badge photo collection, access assignment, suspension, and offboarding workflows instead of relying on disconnected manual processes. The ability to connect identity data, access control systems, visitor management, approvals, and audit history into one platform is a major benefit for our security operations.

Guardian has also helped us think through duplicate identity prevention, tenant company relationships, building scoped access, role based visibility, and cleaner governance around who should be able to request, approve, or administer access. For our environment, that flexibility is important because we support multiple buildings, companies, tenants, vendors, and physical access systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guardian?

The biggest challenge with Guardian is that the product can feel complex to configure and operationalize, especially in environments with many different identity types, approval paths, buildings, access control systems, and business rules. The platform is powerful, but that flexibility also means implementation requires a lot of detailed discovery, workflow design, testing, and vendor support to make sure the system behaves the way the business actually needs.

Some areas could be improved around configuration clarity, troubleshooting visibility, and admin usability. For example, when working through tenant onboarding, duplicate identity prevention, password reset behavior, MFA/captcha flows, badge photo workflows, suspension/offboarding logic, and system integrations, it is not always immediately clear where a rule is configured, why a specific validation fired, or what backend process caused a user-facing result. Better admin-facing diagnostics, clearer workflow tracing, and more transparent error messages would make support and troubleshooting easier.

The UI could also be more streamlined for administrators who need to manage complex identity populations at scale. In some cases, the product has the needed capability, but finding the right screen, setting, workflow step, or configuration area is not as intuitive as it could be.

Overall, the product is strong, but the implementation and support experience would benefit from more out-of-the-box guidance, clearer documentation, stronger logging/traceability, and better tools for testing workflows before they affect production users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Willem Ryan of Guardian

Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate the depth of insight you’ve shared.

It’s great to hear how Guardian is helping you centralize and standardize physical identity and access management across a highly complex, multi-tenant environment. Your use case supporting employees, tenants, vendors, visitors, and property management across multiple buildings is exactly where Guardian’s PIAM framework is designed to deliver value. We’re especially glad to see the impact of structured workflows, lifecycle management, duplicate prevention, and governance, as well as the ability to unify identity data, approvals, and PACS into a single platform.

We also appreciate your candid feedback on configuration complexity, admin usability, and troubleshooting visibility. In environments like yours, with diverse identity types, approval paths, and integrations, clarity and traceability are critical. Your points around workflow transparency, diagnostics, and easier navigation for administrators are well taken, and we’d like to better understand your specific setup to ensure you’re getting the most effective experience possible.

We’d welcome the opportunity to work with you directly to review your configuration, discuss best practices for managing complex identity models, and help improve visibility into workflows and system behavior.

Thank you again for your partnership and for sharing such valuable feedback. It’s incredibly helpful.

SK
Support Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Guardian Streamlines Identity and Access Management"
What do you like best about Guardian?

What I like best is how Guardian simplifies the complexity of managing user identities and access requests. As someone managing an IAM application, the platform’s ability to provide clear visibility into permissions and automate workflows is a huge time-saver. It integrates smoothly with our existing infrastructure, reducing the manual overhead typically associated with access governance and auditing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guardian?

At times, the user interface can feel slightly sluggish when handling very large datasets or complex organizational trees. I would also like to see more flexibility in the reporting module; while the standard reports are good, creating highly customized, granular exports sometimes requires more manual effort than expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Willem Ryan of Guardian

Thank you for such a detailed and insightful review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

It’s great to hear that Guardian is helping simplify the complexity of identity and access management, especially through improved visibility and workflow automation. Reducing manual overhead and streamlining provisioning across your environment is exactly what our physical identity and access management (PIAM) platform is designed to deliver. We’re especially glad to see the impact on onboarding and offboarding, freeing up your team to focus on higher-value work is a meaningful outcome.

We also appreciate your candid feedback on UI performance with large datasets and the need for more flexibility in reporting and granular exports. These are important areas, and we’re actively working on performance optimizations and enhancements to reporting capabilities to better support complex enterprise environments.

Thank you again for your partnership and for sharing such valuable insights. We’re committed to continuing to improve Guardian to better support your evolving IAM and access governance needs.

Verified User in Utilities
AU
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Guardian Review of myAccess"
What do you like best about Guardian?

We like that that the myAccess product is currently on-prem which allows us to understand it better and tune it to our environment when needed. It also allows us to troubleshoot easier when we don't have to rely on a support team that isn't in the same time zone as we are.

We are able to mitigate fixes or work arounds on-the-fly rather than relying on and waiting for the next patch or update to the system.

IU is functional and administration is extensive for support within the corporation.

We are looking forward to having the legacy system upgraded to something newer in 2027. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guardian?

As this myAccess product is EOL this year, we have halted all additional patching to subvert any extra-curricular activities and support issues caused by security updates and patches breaking functions within the product. This has been going on for the last year or so.

The improvement should be moving to the new version of myAccess on-prem, hybrid cloud on-prem, or cloud-based only. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Willem Ryan of Guardian

Thank you for the detailed review. We really appreciate the context you’ve shared, especially around your myAccess deployment in a utilities/NERC environment.

It’s great to hear that the on-premise model has given your team the control and flexibility needed to troubleshoot, tune, and adapt the system in real time. That level of ownership is especially important in regulated environments like NERC/CIP, where visibility, auditability, and responsiveness are critical. We’re also glad Guardian has helped expand beyond documentation into broader physical and electronic access governance, keeping access aligned with compliance requirements.

We understand your decision to limit patching as the current version approaches end-of-life, and your focus on stability during that period. Planning the transition to a newer version, whether on-prem, hybrid, or cloud, is an important next step, and we’d welcome the opportunity to support you in evaluating the best path forward based on your operational and compliance needs.

If helpful, our team can work with you to review upgrade options, discuss deployment models, and ensure a smooth transition that maintains the control and visibility you rely on today.

Thank you again for your partnership and for sharing your experience.

MD
Technical Lead
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Proactive Updates and Responsive Support That Stay Ahead of Threats"
What do you like best about Guardian?

Guardian stands out because of their proactive update schedule and responsive customer support team. They are clearly committed to staying ahead of emerging threats, and whenever we've had a technical question, their support staff has been knowledgeable and quick to assist. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guardian?

Due to test connection failure of OnGuard system the jobs get stuck sometimes creating a discrepancy that we need to fix later. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Willem Ryan of Guardian

Thank you for the thoughtful review. We really appreciate your highlighting both the strengths and areas for improvement.

It’s great to hear that our proactive updates and responsive support team are making a positive impact. Staying ahead of emerging threats and continuously improving the platform is a core priority for us, and we’re glad that’s coming through in your experience.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding the OnGuard connection issues. Intermittent job failures and downstream discrepancies can be frustrating, and we’re actively working to strengthen integration resilience and error handling across physical access control systems (PACS) to minimize these scenarios and improve recovery workflows.

It’s especially encouraging to hear how Guardian is helping address configuration drift and compliance monitoring. Automating audits and identifying misconfigurations early is a key part of our physical identity and access management (PIAM) approach, saving time, reducing risk, and giving leadership greater confidence in security posture.

Thanks again for your partnership and for sharing such valuable insights. We’re committed to continuing to improve your experience with Guardian.

MO
Senior software developer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Intuitive, Configurable GUI—But Setup and Documentation Rely on Developers"
What do you like best about Guardian?

What is most helpful about Guardian?

The most helpful aspects of Guardian are its simple and intuitive GUI and easy navigation, which make it approachable for users with varying levels of technical expertise. The platform is also highly configurable, allowing it to be adapted to different use cases and organizational needs. Once configured correctly, Guardian provides a streamlined experience that supports efficient system interactions.

What are the upsides of using Guardian?

Guardian offers several key upsides:

User-friendly interface: The clean and straightforward design improves usability and reduces the learning curve for new users.

Ease of navigation: Logical layout and clear workflows make it easy to move through the system and perform required tasks.

Flexibility and configurability: Guardian can be tailored to meet specific business or operational requirements, which is valuable in complex or evolving environments.

That said, one notable drawback is the dependency on Guardian developers for system configuration, which can limit agility and self-service capabilities for internal teams. Additionally, the lack of out-of-the-box documentation and user guides makes it more challenging to onboard users or independently troubleshoot without external support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guardian?

One of the primary dislikes is the strong dependency on Guardian developers for configuration and changes, which limits internal teams’ ability to independently manage or adapt the system. This reliance can slow down updates and reduce overall agility.

Another concern is the lack of out-of-the-box functionality and application guides. The absence of clear documentation and ready-made usage guidance makes onboarding more difficult and increases the learning curve for both new and existing users.

Additionally, the non-standard design of menus can be confusing at times. Menu structures do not always align with common UI conventions, which can impact usability and require extra time for users to locate features or understand workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Willem Ryan of Guardian

Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate the time you took to share both the strengths and areas for improvement.

We’re glad to hear that Guardian’s intuitive interface, navigation, and configurability are delivering value. Designing a flexible physical identity and access management (PIAM) platform that can adapt to complex and evolving requirements, rather than forcing organizations into rigid workflows, is a core part of our approach. It’s especially meaningful to see Guardian supporting specialized needs like job role change audits for NERC compliance, helping improve audit readiness and reduce manual effort.

We also sincerely appreciate your candid feedback around configuration dependency, documentation, and menu structure. These are important areas we’ve been actively investing in. Over recent releases, we’ve expanded no-code and low-code configuration capabilities, enhanced self-service tools, and continued to improve in-platform guidance and documentation to better support independent administration and faster onboarding. Simplifying the user experience and aligning navigation more closely with common UI patterns is also an ongoing focus for our product team.

It’s great to hear that our team’s collaboration and willingness to support unique requirements has made a difference. That partnership mindset is something we’re committed to maintaining as we continue to evolve the platform.

Thank you again for your honest feedback and continued partnership. We’re focused on building on this foundation to deliver an even more intuitive, self-service, and scalable experience with Guardian.

HH
Manager, Physical Security Governance Risk and Compliance
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Guardian and Operational Interoperabilty"
What do you like best about Guardian?

We struggled with multiple legacy platforms. We had a clear vision for a multi-use approach to identity management, and the Alert Enterprise team listened—then Guardian delivered. Guardian addressed interoperability for us by bringing various systems together to drive process improvement, strengthen cost controls, and support governance. There was no need to rip and replace our legacy systems; instead, we gained a single pane of glass that lets us run multiple operations from one dashboard. Truly game changing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guardian?

There’s nothing to dislike about Guardian. In our organization, we too often got distracted by scope creep while developing new strategies. It’s critical not to get pulled off course by every new idea; instead, we need to stay focused on the task and scope, and keep the fundamentals in mind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Willem Ryan of Guardian

Thank you for sharing this thoughtful and generous review. We truly appreciate your partnership and confidence in Alert Enterprise Guardian.

We’re especially glad to hear how Guardian supported your vision for physical identity and access management (PIAM) by unifying multiple physical access control systems (PACS) without the need to rip and replace existing investments. Helping organizations consolidate and unify PACS into a single, interoperable platform, while maintaining strong governance and cost control, is a core value of Guardian. Delivering a true single pane of glass for managing operations, employee and contractor access, and identity-driven workflows is exactly what we aim to achieve.

It’s also great to hear how this approach enabled meaningful process improvements while keeping your teams focused on fundamentals. As organizations expand the use of mobile credentials and modern access strategies, staying aligned with clear scope and objectives is essential. Guardian is designed to support scalable PIAM programs that evolve, while keeping access governance, operational clarity, and security at the center.

Thank you again for the trust and collaboration. We’re proud to support your journey toward PACS consolidation and unified identity-driven access, and we look forward to continuing to innovate together.

PV
Sr Principal Architect
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Seamless IT–HR to PACS Integration with Guardian"
What do you like best about Guardian?

Cyber-Physical Convergence: Guardian's most significant strength is connecting IT and HR systems (like Workday or SAP) directly to physical access control systems (PACS) such as Lenel or C-Cure Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guardian?

Setup Complexity and Integration Hurdles: Some users report that the initial setup of Guardian can be complex and challenging, often requiring a significant amount of time for adjustments. Integration issues, particularly after software updates, have been noted to cause system failures or delays in resolution Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Willem Ryan of Guardian

Thank you for the detailed and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you highlighting both the value and the challenges.

We’re glad to hear that Guardian’s ability to enable cyber-physical convergence, connecting HR and IT systems like Workday or SAP directly with physical access control systems (PACS) such as Lenel and C•CURE, is delivering meaningful impact. Eliminating manual provisioning, reducing the risk of orphaned access, and strengthening compliance across frameworks like NERC CIP, SOC 2, and HIPAA are exactly the outcomes our physical identity and access management (PIAM) platform is designed to achieve.

We also appreciate your candid feedback on setup complexity and integration hurdles. You’re right, bringing together multiple enterprise systems can require careful coordination, and we recognize that this can create friction early on. We’ve been actively investing in simplifying implementations through enhanced connectors, improved deployment frameworks, and stronger validation and testing processes to minimize issues, especially around updates and integrations. Your feedback is valuable and directly informs these improvements.

It’s especially encouraging to hear that Guardian is helping reduce alert fatigue through more intelligent insights and prioritization. Providing actionable visibility, so teams can focus on real risks rather than noise, is a key part of our ongoing innovation.

Thank you again for your partnership and transparency. We’re committed to continuously improving the implementation experience while delivering the secure, unified access management platform your organization relies on.

AV
Sr. Director, Security Technology
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Fantastic End-to-End Access Control Automation with Audit Logs and Provisioning"
What do you like best about Guardian?

End-to-end automation of an access control request, audit log, and provisioning of access in the access control system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guardian?

The previous version was easier for internal teams to configure updated workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Willem Ryan of Guardian

Thank you for sharing such a comprehensive and insightful review. We truly appreciate the level of detail.

We’re glad to hear that Guardian is delivering strong end-to-end access control automation, from request and approval workflows to audit logging and provisioning within your physical access control systems (PACS). Eliminating manual provisioning and deprovisioning to reduce human error is a core objective of our physical identity and access management (PIAM) platform, and it’s great to see that impact reflected in your operations.

Your use of Guardian for access recertification, especially for sensitive areas, is a great example of policy-driven governance in action. Enabling Global Security teams to run large-scale recertifications with minimal effort, automated enforcement, and built-in accountability is exactly how Guardian is designed to support compliance and risk reduction. We’re also pleased to hear how Guardian has helped accelerate badge issuance through distributed badge printer deployment, improving both turnaround time and user experience.

It’s exciting to hear that you’re leveraging Guardian’s visitor management integration with turnstiles for both customer experience and security visibility, and that you see value in the platform’s readiness for NFC mobile credentials in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet when the time is right.

Thank you again for your partnership and trust in Guardian. We look forward to continuing to support your access automation, PACS unification, and identity governance initiatives as your needs evolve.

Verified User in Chemicals
AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Organized Layout and Smooth Performance Make Guardian Easy to Use"
What do you like best about Guardian?

What I like best about Guardian is the organized layout of the site. It makes it easy to locate different information, and the system operates at a good speed. I also appreciate that I can have multiple tabs open simultaneously without experiencing performance issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guardian?

At times, implementing new changes or updates can unintentionally affect other areas of the site, which can occasionally impact usability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Willem Ryan of Guardian

Thank you for the detailed and thoughtful review. We really appreciate you sharing your experience.

It’s great to hear that Guardian’s organized layout and performance are making it easy to navigate and manage information efficiently. Being able to work across multiple tabs without slowdowns is especially important for teams handling high volumes of access and identity-related tasks, so we’re glad that’s working well for you.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding updates occasionally impacting other areas of the system. That’s an important point, and we’re continuously improving our release processes, testing, and change management to minimize unintended impacts and ensure a smoother experience with enhancements.

It’s especially encouraging to hear that Guardian is helping you track individuals, manage documentation, and stay organized. Providing that level of visibility and control is a key part of our physical identity and access management (PIAM) platform, helping teams operate more efficiently while maintaining compliance and security.

Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of the Guardian community!

AD
Application Engineer Tier 3
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Highly Customizable Visitation Management That Fits Our Needs"
What do you like best about Guardian?

The visitation management system allows us to customize it to fit our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Guardian?

Everything is controlled by Guardian support through development code. We support our system at our location, so it’s frustrating that I’m not able to add, remove, or manage even the basic setup within the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Willem Ryan of Guardian

Thank you for your detailed feedback. We truly appreciate you sharing both the strengths and the challenges.

We’re glad to hear that Guardian’s visitation management capabilities are flexible enough to meet your organization’s specific needs. Supporting customizable workflows, especially in environments that rely on integrations like HL7 messaging, is a key part of our physical identity and access management (PIAM) platform.

We also understand your frustration around the limited ability to manage configurations directly. Empowering customers with more self-service and administrative control, while still maintaining governance and system integrity, is an area we’re actively focused on improving. Your feedback is especially valuable here, as it helps guide how we expand no-code and low-code capabilities for local teams.

It’s great to hear that Guardian is helping enable external visit creation through HL7 integrations. This kind of interoperability is exactly what we aim to deliver to support seamless operations.

Thank you again for your partnership and candid input. We’re committed to making Guardian more flexible and empowering for your team moving forward.

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Visitor Check-In
Visitor Database
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Visitor Logs
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