Synectics has announced that its Synergy security and surveillance platform has achieved Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) certification from the UK National Protective Security Authority (NPSA).

The certification confirms that the platform meets stringent government cyber security standards, providing organizations with independently verified assurance of its cyber resilience.

The certification reinforces Synergy’s suitability for deployment across critical national infrastructure (CNI) environments, including utilities, transportation, policing, government facilities, and public spaces.

It also strengthens the platform’s position in markets where cyber assurance is becoming an increasingly important procurement requirement for physical security systems.

CAPSS certification also secures Synergy’s inclusion in the NPSA Catalogue of Security Equipment (CSE), enabling government agencies and critical infrastructure operators to identify cyber-assured security solutions that meet nationally recognized standards.

Independent Cyber Assurance for Critical Infrastructure

According to Amanda Larnder, CEO of Synectics plc, security and surveillance platforms have become an essential part of an organization’s critical operational infrastructure, making cyber resilience a fundamental requirement.

“Security and surveillance platforms are part of an organisation’s critical operational infrastructure and customers rightly expect them to meet the highest standard of cyber resilience.

“CAPSS certification demonstrates that Synergy has been independently assessed against rigorous government-defined cyber security requirements, giving customers greater confidence in the platform’s ability to support secure operations in some of the world’s most demanding environments.”

Cyber Resilience Built Into Synergy

Synergy has been designed with cybersecurity embedded throughout the platform to help organizations protect people, secure assets, and improve operational efficiency.

Key cyber security capabilities include:

• Secure Check framework that helps configure systems according to cyber security best practices, including password policies, encryption settings, and account permissions.
• Role-based access controls to ensure only authorized users can access specific data and system functions.
• Encrypted video transmission and storage to protect sensitive footage while in transit and at rest.
• Device and network authentication to prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the platform.
• Audit logging and system health dashboards that support continuous monitoring, threat awareness, and post-incident investigations.

These capabilities help organizations reduce cyber risks, support regulatory compliance, and maintain operational integrity against evolving cyber threats.

Supporting Secure Procurement Decisions

As cyber security becomes increasingly integrated with physical security procurement, CAPSS certification is now widely specified or recommended within government procurement frameworks and national security guidance for environments protecting critical services and infrastructure.

Larnder added:

“Cyber resilience is now inseparable from physical security. Organisations increasingly expect security platforms to deliver operational performance and independently verified cyber resilience.

“Synergy’s CAPSS certification reinforces Synectics’ commitment to delivering on these requirements and further strengthens our position in markets where cyber assurance is becoming an increasingly important differentiator when selecting security and surveillance technology.”

Synectics develops advanced security and surveillance solutions that help organizations monitor operations, protect critical assets, and improve situational awareness across sectors including transportation, energy, public safety, gaming, and critical infrastructure.

Internal Links:
https://security.world/category/physical-security/
https://security.world/category/video-surveillance/

External Links:
https://www.synecticsglobal.com/
https://www.npsa.gov.uk/

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FAQs

1. What is Synectics’ Synergy platform?

Synergy is an integrated security and surveillance management platform that combines video management, access control, alarm management, and cyber security features to help organizations protect critical infrastructure and assets.

2. What is NPSA CAPSS certification?

Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) is a certification issued by the UK’s National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) that verifies a physical security system meets rigorous government-defined cyber security standards.

3. Why is CAPSS certification important?

CAPSS certification provides independent assurance that a security platform has been assessed for cyber resilience, helping organizations confidently select secure solutions for critical infrastructure and government environments.

4. Which industries benefit from Synergy’s CAPSS certification?

Industries including utilities, transportation, policing, government facilities, public spaces, and other critical national infrastructure sectors benefit from deploying a CAPSS-certified security platform.

5. What cyber security features does Synergy include?

Synergy includes Secure Check configuration tools, role-based access controls, encrypted video transmission and storage, device and network authentication, audit logging, and system health dashboards.

Source: synecticsglobal.com