Independent Security Assessment
Be Assured.
The Problem
Modern railways rely on highly connected digital systems. Signalling, telecommunications, rolling stock, operational technology, cloud platforms and enterprise networks must work together seamlessly while remaining resilient against evolving cyber threats.
At the same time, railway organisations face increasing regulatory expectations, complex supply chains and growing stakeholder scrutiny. Demonstrating that cyber security risks have been identified, managed and reduced to acceptable levels is no longer optional. Independent Security Assessment provides objective confidence that cyber security controls, processes and evidence are effective, proportionate and aligned with recognised industry standards and project requirements.
Our Approach
Embedded. Independent. Accelerated.
Afinta delivers Independent Security Assessment across the railway lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation, testing, commissioning and operation.
Assessments are undertaken independently by experienced cyber security and railway specialists who understand the unique challenges of securing safety critical and operational railway environments. Reviews examine cyber security management arrangements, risk assessments, security architectures, technical controls, testing activities, security cases and supporting evidence to provide clear, risk based conclusions.
Digital capability sits at the centre of the methodology. Afinta's digital verification platform continuously interrogates requirements, cyber security controls, risk registers, test evidence, compliance obligations and technical documentation to identify gaps, inconsistencies and areas requiring further investigation. This enables assessment effort to focus on the areas of highest risk, accelerating assurance activities without compromising independence, technical rigour or quality.
The result is a transparent, evidence-based assessment process that strengthens cyber resilience, improves project visibility and supports informed security decisions.
Our Customers
Railway OEMs and Sub Suppliers
Delivering independent assessment of products, software, architectures and engineering activities to demonstrate compliance with contractual, regulatory and project cyber security requirements. Helping suppliers strengthen security assurance and build customer confidence.
Railway Operators and Maintainers
Supporting the secure introduction of new technologies, operational changes and connected assets. Providing confidence that cyber risks have been appropriately managed and that critical railway services remain resilient against emerging threats.
Railway Project Consortiums
Providing independent confidence that cyber security requirements have been correctly incorporated throughout system design, integration, testing and delivery. Supporting successful project acceptance through objective assessment of cyber risks, controls and compliance.
The Afinta Difference
Independent security Assessment should do more than demonstrate compliance. It should provide confidence that railway systems remain secure, resilient and fit for purpose throughout their operational life.
Afinta combines deep railway cyber security expertise with advanced digital capability to create a smarter assessment model. Digital verification enables rapid interrogation of requirements, controls, evidence and compliance obligations, providing greater visibility of cyber risk while reducing manual effort and improving assessment efficiency.
Independence remains central to the operating model. Structurally separate from suppliers and delivery organisations, Afinta provides objective judgement, trusted assurance and clear separation between delivery responsibility and independent security assessment.
The result is Independent Security Assessment that is more efficient, more transparent and better aligned to the cyber challenges facing modern railways.
