What makes ABEGuardOT different from IT asset management tools?

IT asset management tools are designed for corporate networks running standard enterprise software. They assume network scanning is safe, that systems can tolerate reboots during business hours, and that all devices speak standard IT protocols. OT networks are different. PLCs, DCS controllers, and SCADA systems are often running 24/7 processes where unexpected traffic or a forced reboot can cause production outages or safety incidents. ABEGuardOT uses a passive folder-based agent — no network scanning, no system-level installation, no DLL changes, no reboots required. It collects data without touching the controller logic.