Synectics wins UK cyber security certification for Synergy

Synectics has secured CAPSS certification from the UK National Protective Security Authority for its Synergy security and surveillance platform, confirming that it meets government-defined cyber security requirements.

The award places Synergy among physical security systems independently assessed against standards used in environments where surveillance and security tools are part of essential operations.

The certification strengthens the case for using Synergy across critical national infrastructure, including utilities, transport, policing, government facilities and public spaces. It also secures the platform a place in the National Protective Security Authority's Catalogue of Security Equipment, a reference point for procurement teams seeking products that meet recognised cyber assurance standards.

The move comes as cyber assurance carries greater weight in the buying process for physical security systems. Procurement frameworks, internal security policies and national guidance increasingly specify or recommend CAPSS certification where systems protect critical services or national assets.

That trend matters for suppliers serving sectors where surveillance platforms are closely tied to day-to-day operations. In those settings, buyers are under pressure not only to assess camera coverage, monitoring functions and operational reliability, but also to consider whether platforms can withstand cyber threats and support secure deployment.

According to Synectics, Synergy was designed with cyber security measures built into its development and operation. The company highlighted a built-in Secure Check framework intended to help users configure systems in line with cyber security practices, including password strength, encryption settings and account permissions.

It also pointed to role- and permission-based access controls designed to limit access to data and functions to authorised users. Other features cited include encrypted video transmission and storage, device and network authentication, and audit logging with system health dashboards for monitoring and post-event investigation.

Those functions address concerns that have grown as security systems have become more connected and more deeply integrated into wider operational technology and IT environments. Surveillance platforms are often linked to networks, remote access tools, storage systems and control room infrastructure, broadening the potential attack surface if cyber protections are weak.

For customers in sectors such as transport and utilities, the issue goes beyond data protection. A compromise affecting a surveillance or control platform could disrupt incident response, reduce visibility over sensitive sites or interfere with systems used to safeguard staff, assets and the public.

Amanda Larnder, Chief Executive Officer of Synectics, said: "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."

Synectics presented the certification as a factor that could influence supplier selection in markets where independent cyber assessment is becoming harder to ignore. For public sector buyers and operators of national infrastructure, formal assurance can help narrow procurement choices and support comparisons between competing systems.

Procurement focus

CAPSS has gained prominence as organisations seek more structured ways to judge the cyber posture of physical security products. Rather than relying solely on vendor claims, buyers can use certification as evidence that a platform has been tested against a recognised set of requirements.

That is particularly relevant in the UK market, where national infrastructure operators and government-linked bodies face increasing scrutiny over resilience and supply chain security. Security and surveillance systems, once viewed mainly as physical protection tools, are now more often assessed as networked digital systems that must meet wider cyber governance standards.

Synectics said the certification supports confidence among procurement teams seeking cyber-assured solutions. It also argued that the award reinforces its standing in markets where cyber resilience is becoming a more important differentiator in technology selection.

Larnder said: "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."