Gallagher unveils High Sec C7000 controller for critical sites

Gallagher Security has introduced its High Security Controller 7000 (High Sec C7000) to the American market.

The High Sec C7000 is compliant with US General Services Administration (GSA) standards and is designed to support organisations in the United States and other Five Eyes Alliance countries in meeting stringent security and compliance requirements. Gallagher Security states that this new offering is intended to provide an option for customers requiring not only high security standards but also future-proofed solutions.

The product builds on the recently launched C7000 Enhanced and features a FIPS-approved microcontroller, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity. The company says the new controller also incorporates key functionalities of the C7000 Standard variant, which was launched eighteen months ago, whilst adding features intended to improve reliability, resilience, redundancy, and cybersecurity.

Jim Rayner, Product Manager at Gallagher Security and leader of the High Sec C7000 project, commented on the product's capabilities and the growing demand for such technology. He said, "While the Controller 7000 Standard already has excellent cybersecurity functionality, the High Sec C7000 goes a step further with higher security government and commercial applications firmly in mind."

Rayner expanded on the security needs of various organisations, noting, "We're increasingly seeing an appetite for large users who need solutions that are certified to be used on critical national infrastructure. These are not necessarily government sites, but also commercial enterprises seeking to mitigate risk to ensure business continuity. These users are wanting devices that are PIV-ready to get that extra level of security – they want to get ahead of emerging threats."

The controller is built using FIPS-compliant components and continues the tradition of previous Gallagher High Sec controllers by holding GSA approval and adhering to PIV-compliance standards (FIPS 201-3). Additional certifications include UL/ULC compliance as well as meeting Class 5 standards, which require cabling between device and controller to be monitored—supporting high security requirements for customers in Australia and New Zealand, including government agencies, defence sectors, prisons, and data centres.

Gallagher Security describes the C7000 product range as IP-based controllers managing a range of security functionalities, such as localised access control, intruder alarms, perimeter security, business automation, and site logic. The company highlights the product's capabilities in supporting end users against firmware attacks within the supply chain, as well as providing a platform ready for future needs.

The C7000 controllers are able to function independently from the main Command Centre server. This autonomy allows for predefined responses to monitored events, which the company explains aids in maintaining site safety and operational continuity. The system is described as highly scalable, with the capacity to expand from single-door installations to extensive global systems handling up to 10,000 controllers per server.

"While the Controller 7000 Standard already has excellent cybersecurity functionality, the High Sec C7000 goes a step further with higher security government and commercial applications firmly in mind."

With the addition of the High Sec C7000, Gallagher Security's controller range now consists of four models: the C7000 Single Door, C7000 Standard, C7000 Enhanced, and the new High Sec C7000.