Converged Security Institute
Converged Security Framework for Unified Resilience
Integrating physical security, cybersecurity, and operational technology into a single governance framework - the CSI Converged Security Framework addresses hybrid, systemic, and cascading risks across all organisational domains.
Our Mission
Advancing Converged Security Practice
The Converged Security Institute (CSI) advances the theory and practice of unified risk management across physical security, cybersecurity, and operational technology domains. Drawing on the Converged Security Framework (CSF), CSI equips security professionals and organisations with the governance structures, standards, and competencies needed to address today's hybrid, systemic, and cascading threat environments - bridging the gap between siloed security disciplines through integrated strategy, coordinated response, and evidence-based policy.
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Published CSF Documents
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Unified Security Domains
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Active Certifications
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CSF Framework
12 Unified Security Domains
The CSI Converged Security Framework integrates physical security, cybersecurity, and OT security into twelve unified governance domains - enabling organisations to manage converged risk through a single, coherent operational strategy.
Domain 01
Governance & Leadership
Unified board-level governance structures integrating cybersecurity, physical security, and OT under converged management frameworks.
Domain 02
Risk Management & Assessment
Mandatory risk assessment methodologies, threat analysis, and unified governance for measurable operational superiority across all security domains.
Domain 03
Technology Integration & Architecture
Integrated SIEM and PSIM platforms, Zero Trust Architecture across IT and OT environments, and AI-powered predictive threat analysis.
Domain 04
Identity & Access Management
Unified identity governance, lifecycle management, authentication standards, and Privileged Access Management across cyber-physical domains.
Domain 05
Incident Response & Business Continuity
Coordinated cross-domain response teams, automatic escalation procedures, and integrated business continuity for hybrid and cascading risks.
Domain 06
Training & Awareness
Cross-functional security competencies, 95% coverage awareness programmes, and tabletop exercises validating cross-domain incident response.
Domain 07
Data Protection & Privacy
Unified Privacy Impact Assessment, Data Governance platforms, Privacy by Design Architecture, and Data Loss Prevention across cyber-physical environments.
Domain 08
Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
Alignment with NIS2, DORA, GDPR, ISO 31000:2018, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 22301:2019, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
Domain 09
Operational Technology Security
IT/OT convergence requirements, open architecture in security systems, and unified monitoring for industrial and critical infrastructure environments.
Domain 10
Stakeholder Engagement
Structured engagement frameworks for internal leadership, external partners, regulatory bodies, and security advisory boards across converged domains.
Domain 11
Organisational Resilience
Measuring and sustaining organisational resilience through integrated continuity planning, cross-domain stress testing, and adaptive governance.
Domain 12
Monitoring, Audit & Reporting
Continuous cross-domain monitoring, compliance reporting, audit procedures, and performance dashboards across unified security operations.
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What We Offer
Discover the expertise, research, and training programmes that define the Converged Security Institute.
About / Portfolio
Meet the Director: Prof. Dr. Vladimir Bunic's expertise in converged security governance, unified risk management, and EU legislative frameworks.
Publications & Standards
The CSF Framework, 8 published standards, and research papers advancing converged security governance and practice.
CSI Trainings
Four industry-recognised certifications: CSCE 2.0, CSP 2.0, CSL, and CCSO - from entry-level practitioner to executive security officer.
Contact
Enquiries, enrolment, and collaboration - reach the Converged Security Institute at info@convergedsecurity.es.
Official CSI Documents
Latest Published Standards
Formal standards and framework documents published by the Converged Security Institute. Authored by Prof. Dr. Vladimir Bunic and approved by the CSI Security Advisory Board.
CSF - Strategic Standards for Unified Risk Management and Organisational Resilience
The foundational framework establishing unified risk management standards across cyber, physical, and OT security domains.
Read FrameworkST-CSF.001 - Converged Security Framework
The foundational CSI standard covering 12 requirements domains including governance, risk, technology integration, IAM, and incident response.
Read StandardST-CSF.RMA.001 - Converged Security Risk Management & Assessment
Mandatory risk assessment methodologies, threat analysis, and unified governance frameworks aligned with ST-CSF.001.
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Whether you're a security professional seeking certification or an organisation implementing the Converged Security Framework, CSI has a programme for you.