Cyber resilience is now inseparable from physical security. As surveillance platforms become increasingly connected to wider operational networks, energy organisations need confidence that the technology protecting people, assets and critical services is itself protected against cyber threats.

Synectics’ Synergy security and surveillance platform has achieved certification under the National Protective Security Authority’s Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) standard. The independent assessment confirms that Synergy meets rigorous, government-defined cyber security requirements and has security embedded throughout its development and operation.

This assurance is particularly important for oil and gas, utilities, renewables and other critical infrastructure environments. A cyber weakness within an integrated physical security system could disrupt operations, compromise sensitive surveillance data or affect the protection of geographically dispersed and remote sites.

CAPSS gives security, IT and procurement teams an independently verified benchmark when comparing technology and selecting suppliers. It is increasingly relevant as cyber assurance becomes embedded in procurement frameworks, corporate security policies and national guidance.

Certification has also secured its inclusion in the NPSA Catalogue of Security Equipment, helping government departments and critical infrastructure operators identify solutions that meet nationally recognised cyber assurance standards.

Achieving CAPSS requires more than adding individual security features. Cyber resilience must be designed 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 energy operators managing connected, distributed, and operationally critical assets, independent cyber assurance is an essential part of responsible technology selection.

Learn more about Synergy’s CAPSS certification here.

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