Secure Communications for Diplomatic Missions

Hamm, Germany - September 18, 2025

How CypSec enhances ASGAARD-style protective operations with secure communication solutions

Embassies and diplomatic missions operate at the intersection of politics, security, and international law. Their communications often carry classified or politically sensitive information that, if intercepted, could endanger personnel or compromise national interests. Many operate in regions where network infrastructure is unreliable, surveillance is pervasive, and targeted attacks are frequent. This environment demands secure, resilient, and sovereign communication systems.

ASGAARD is known for providing physical protection and operational support for government actors and diplomatic missions, especially in high-risk regions such as Africa and the Middle East. While ASGAARD ensures the safety of personnel and assets on the ground, its partnership with CypSec enables extending this protection into the digital domain. CypSec complements ASGAARD-style operations by delivering end-to-end encrypted communication platforms purpose-built for sensitive environments.

CypSec's communication service allows diplomatic missions to conduct secure messaging, file sharing, and video conferencing without relying on foreign-controlled infrastructure. The platform operates under customer-owned encryption, meaning that only the embassy itself holds the cryptographic keys. Even CypSec cannot access message content or session data. This approach minimizes exposure to foreign jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with national security and data protection laws.

For embassies working in unstable regions, downtime can be just as dangerous as interception. CypSec integrates geo-redundant deployment and offline fallback channels that allow mission-critical communication to continue even during network outages or cyberattacks. Combined with hardened endpoints and zero-trust access control, this architecture offers the resilience embassies need to operate safely.

"Physical protection and digital confidentiality are inseparable in modern diplomacy. Our secure communication platform ensures that embassies can operate safely even under extreme conditions," said Frederick Roth, Chief Information Security Officer at CypSec.

The collaboration model reflects a simple reality: physical and digital security must work together. While ASGAARD safeguards the physical perimeter and personnel of diplomatic sites, CypSec ensures the confidentiality and integrity of their communications. This synergy allows governments to extend trust from the embassy compound into the digital channels their staff rely on every day.

CypSec's approach also supports compliance with national classification rules and international data protection standards. Administrative controls enforce separation of communication domains by classification level, while session logging and retention policies can be configured to match government-specific operational security policies. All cryptographic operations are auditable and run within national or embassy-controlled infrastructure.

Embedding secure communications into diplomatic operations is not simply a technical task. It requires governance, risk assessment, and operational discipline. CypSec offers integrated policy-as-code modules that allow security teams to enforce rules directly in communication workflows. For example, messages marked as “classified” cannot be forwarded, exported, or accessed outside embassy networks, and only staff with verified clearances can access them. These measures prevent accidental leaks while reducing administrative overhead.

For governments operating in high-risk regions, this combination of ASGAARD-style physical security and CypSec's secure digital infrastructure provides a blueprint for resilient diplomatic missions. It allows states to operate securely in complex environments while maintaining full sovereignty over their communications and data.

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 secure communication, risk management, and cybersecurity solutions for government and defense environments. Its communication service enables encrypted messaging, video conferencing, and file sharing under customer-owned encryption. For more information on CypSec, visit cypsec.de.

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