Bridging Physical and Digital Security

Hamm, Germany - September 18, 2025

How CypSec complements ASGAARD-style protection with digital security oversight

Government facilities, diplomatic missions, and defense compounds often operate under strict physical security programs. Guards, barriers, access controls, and surveillance systems are deployed to protect personnel and infrastructure. Yet experience shows that physical security alone is not enough. Modern threats exploit digital blind spots within otherwise well-guarded environments, using compromised insiders, network-enabled devices, or operational gaps to bypass physical defenses.

ASGAARD provides physical protection, logistics, and security support for government and defense actors, particularly in high-risk regions such as Africa and the Middle East. Their focus is on securing the perimeter, controlling access, and ensuring safe operations in unstable environments. However, true security requires integrating digital oversight into these physical programs to close the gap between operational safety and information security.

CypSec delivers this layer through its integrated security platform. It provides continuous monitoring of access control systems, sensors, and operational endpoints inside protected facilities. This enables security teams to detect anomalies such as unauthorized device connections, unexpected user behavior, or policy violations in real time. Physical security staff gain digital visibility, while cyber teams gain operational context.

Every individual entering a secure site becomes part of its attack surface. CypSec connects identity verification, clearance management, and behavioral analytics to physical access logs. This allows cross-correlation of physical and digital activity, for example, flagging if an individual accesses a high-security room without a corresponding digital authorization, or if a contractor's account is active when they are not physically present.

"Physical security without digital oversight leaves blind spots. Our platform closes that gap by connecting protective operations with real-time security intelligence," said Frederick Roth, Chief Information Security Officer at CypSec.

CypSec's policy-as-code enforcement embeds operational rules directly into security workflows. Governments can define policies such as “classified zones must have two-person access” or “no unregistered devices may enter SCIF areas.” The platform enforces these automatically by linking digital access controls to physical entry systems, eliminating reliance on manual checks and reducing human error.

This integration also supports incident response. If physical breaches occur, CypSec can automatically revoke digital credentials, trigger device lockdowns, and isolate affected network segments. Conversely, when cyber alerts are raised, the system can deny physical entry until security clearance is restored. This cross-domain response capability prevents attackers from pivoting between physical and digital vectors.

Combining ASGAARD's on-the-ground security with CypSec's digital oversight results in a unified security architecture. It ensures that physical and digital security domains reinforce each other rather than operate in isolation. This approach reduces blind spots, improves response speed, and strengthens trust in the integrity of protected sites.

For government and defense organizations operating in complex threat environments, this convergence of physical and digital security is no longer optional. It is becoming the baseline for protecting national interests and maintaining operational continuity under adversarial conditions.

About ASGAARD: ASGAARD provides protective services, operational logistics, and security support for government actors, defense organizations, and diplomatic missions, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. For more information on ASGAARD, visit asgaardgsg.de.

About CypSec: CypSec delivers integrated digital security and risk management solutions for government and defense environments. Its platform unifies physical access logs, identity governance, and cyber monitoring to prevent cross-domain attacks. For more information on CypSec, visit cypsec.de.

Media Contact: Daria Fediay, Chief Executive Officer at CypSec - daria.fediay@cypsec.de.