Cyber resilience is now inseparable from physical security. As airports become increasingly reliant on connected security and operational systems, organisations need confidence that the technology protecting passengers, employees, assets and operations is itself protected against cyber threats.
Synectics’ Synergy security and surveillance platform has achieved certification under the National Protective Security Authority’s (NPSA) Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) standard.
The independent assessment confirms that Synergy meets rigorous, government-defined cyber security requirements, with protection embedded throughout the platform’s development and operation.
This assurance is particularly important across the aviation sector. Airport terminals, airside areas, perimeters, control rooms, car parks and supporting facilities depend on connected security systems to maintain situational awareness and support safe, efficient operations.
A cyber vulnerability within a physical security system could compromise sensitive surveillance data, disrupt operational visibility or weaken the protection of critical airport infrastructure.
CAPSS provides airport security, IT, operational technology and procurement teams with an independently verified benchmark when evaluating security and surveillance technology and selecting suppliers. This is increasingly valuable as cyber assurance becomes embedded within procurement frameworks, organisational policies and national security guidance.
Following certification, Synergy has also been included in the NPSA Catalogue of Security Equipment. This helps airport operators, government departments and critical infrastructure organisations identify physical security solutions that meet nationally recognised cyber assurance standards.
Achieving CAPSS requires more than adding individual security features. Cyber resilience must be built into the platform as a whole. Synergy supports secure deployment through encrypted video transmission and storage, role-based access controls, device and network authentication, audit logging and system health monitoring.
Its built-in Secure Check framework also helps users configure systems in line with cyber security best practice, including password strength, encryption settings and account permissions.
For airport operators and aviation organisations managing connected and operationally critical environments, independently verified cyber assurance is becoming an essential part of responsible technology selection.
