Hikvision Earns CNPP Certified Certification for Its Access Control Solution

The security sector has just reached a significant milestone with the awarding of the first CNPP Certified certification for an access control solution to manufacturer Hikvision. This recognition, granted after a rigorous evaluation process conducted in CNPP laboratories, positions Hikvision as a pioneer and establishes a new standard of trust for the entire market.

The certification awarded to Hikvision (certificate no. 103.26.221) stands out for its comprehensive approach. It does not validate a single product but an entire access control ecosystem, ensuring consistency and robustness across the entire security chain. The certified solution, based on the HikCentral Professional ACS platform, includes the system’s critical components:

• The DS-K270xx series controllers, which form the central intelligence of the system.
• The DS-K2M002X remote extension module, a key element for securing connections to access points.
• A range of readers and terminals (DS-K1104, DS-K1109 series, and the DS-K1T502DBWX-CQR terminal), providing the user interface.

This systemic validation is crucial, as it confirms the robustness of the overall architecture.

Hikvision’s achievement of this certification confirms that its solution meets the technical requirements of the ST DEC.21.002 standard and the dedicated testing procedure. Specifically, the tests focused on two essential dimensions:

• Physical robustness: The equipment demonstrated resistance to various tampering and physical neutralization attempts.
• Digital robustness: The system was tested against cyberattack scenarios aimed at compromising its integrity and availability.

As Yohann Corberand, Business Developer at Hikvision France, emphasizes, this recognition is a "guarantee of both hardware and software reliability, as well as cyber-resilience."

Hikvision being the first manufacturer to achieve this level of recognition has several strategic implications. For specifiers and integrators, it provides a tangible, evidence-based criterion for selecting access control solutions in demanding environments.

This pioneering approach also sends a strong signal to the market, highlighting the growing importance of third-party validation in addressing converging security challenges. It paves the way for other manufacturers to align their products with a commitment to excellence and transparency.

In summary, the certification obtained by Hikvision marks a new step in the professionalization and enhancement of trust in access control technologies.

Manufacturers wishing to pursue a similar approach can contact CNPP teams for information on standards and the certification process.