Genetec adds CAPSS 2023 certification to cyber security credentials

Posted to Products on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Share:

GENETEC – THE provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions – has become the first manufacturer to achieve the Cyber Assurance for Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) 2023 standard for unified video and access control software. The solutions granted CAPSS approved status are Genetec Security Center Omnicast, Genetec Security Center Synergis and the Genetec Synergis Cloud Link.

As an organisation, Genetec doesn’t rely on third party integrations to provide video and access control through a single interface. This is significant as it not only streamlines deployment and maintenance of the system. but also simplifies the process of CAPSS recertification for all parties.

Here in the UK, the CAPSS programme is jointly written by the UK’s two technical authorities: the National Protective Security Authority and the National Cyber Security Centre. It was introduced in recognition of the fact that cyber attacks are an ever-increasing threat to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and, ultimately, aims to set the gold standard for the cyber security of physical security systems.

CAPSS-certified technology is a requirement for high-security Government projects and is increasingly being specified in tenders for other CNI sectors, including telecoms. It affords security managers confidence that the software and hardware solutions they select have strong and effective cyber mitigations at the core of both their development and operation.

Essential element

“Our certification with CAPSS and equivalent standards is an essential element in demonstrating our comprehensive approach to cyber resilience,” explained Mathieu Chevalier, principal security architect and manager at Genetec. “Customers can be sure that the cyber security of physical security is baked into the design of our solutions.”

Paul Dodds, country manager for the UK and Ireland at Genetec, added: “We’re thrilled that consultants, channel partners and end users can now confidently specify Genetec for any deployment in which CAPSS certification is mandated or desired. We are already very well established in the Government and CNI sectors, where there’s a great need for trusted and unified video and access control software that enhances cyber resilience.”

CAPSS is the latest in a growing list of certifications held by Genetec that demonstrates the company’s “unwavering commitment” to cyber security and privacy. Others include ISO 27001 and ISO 27017, the UL 2900-2 – Level 3 standard, SOC 2 Type II and the European Privacy Seal.

*For more information concerning Genetec and its accreditations visit the dedicated Genetec Compliance Portal at www.compliance.genetec.com