The secure inter-network architecture (SINA) is a high-security solution developed by secunet AG on behalf of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). SINA has been used successfully by government authorities and armed forces in several countries for many years, including over 300,000 systems installed in Germany.

Processing, storing and exchanging classified information via SINA previously required organizations to have appropriately trained resources and a SINA infrastructure. With our comprehensive SINA Managed Service developed in cooperation with secunet, organizations can securely process their classified information with SINA, even if they lack the necessary internal administrative and operational resources.

Secunet and CGI developed this joint offering to fulfill a wide range of security requirements, up to German national GEHEIM, NATO SECRET, SECRET UE/EU SECRET.

"The new SINA Managed Service from secunet and CGI will greatly relieve the burden on our clients’ internal IT capacities while ensuring the necessary quality in this security-critical environment."

Jens Elstermeier, Senior Vice President Consulting and Head of Business Development at CGI in Germany

Providing a full range of services, from configuration to support

We tailor our flexible SINA Managed Service offering to our clients’ specific requirements. Our services range from configuration and integration of SINA components into an organization’s existing networks, to the complete operation of the entire system. We build and secure a highly available SINA backend as well as frontend operations. In addition, we are responsible for reporting and offer 24/7 worldwide support, if required, and on-site support at the client’s premises.

SINA Managed Service also includes the provision, administration and compliant* operations of SINA end devices. All SINA end devices offer parallel access to several security domains, so that information from different domains can be processed in compliance with the rules on a single piece of hardware. In addition, we provide our clients with an optional mobile solution to ensure connectivity regardless of location.

* Compliant with Germany’s General Administrative Provision for the Material Protection of Classified Information

In addition to the SINA backend and frontend implementation, the following CGI services are available individually:

  • IT asset & configuration management
  • Incident, service/change request management
  • Monitoring & event management
  • Validation & testing
  • Security management
  • Release & deployment management
  • Installation & operation and software packaging

Overview of available SINA Managed Service modules

SINA managed service module

Core components of SINA Managed Service

  • Up to 24/7 global support: On-site and remote assistance – exactly when you need it.
  • High-availability SINA backend: Always operational and reliable, with continuous monitoring.
  • Security through integration: Seamless integration into your existing systems with clear system separation.
  • Centralized device management: Minimized operational burden through proactive management of your SINA environment
  • Rental option: For the first time, SINA components and network resources can be rented instead of purchased – ideal for temporary deployments.
  • Comprehensive all-in-one package: From configuration to lifecycle management – we take care of everything.
  • Detailed reporting: Transparency and clarity for incidents, SLAs, and inquiries.