Cosmikal Obtains LINCE Certification from the National Cryptologic Center for Its Product Endurance

Cosmikal has obtained the LINCE certification from the National Cryptologic Center (CCN) for Endurance, its secure workspace solution. As a result, Endurance is now listed in the Catalogue of ICT Security Products and Services (CPSTIC), an official reference for public administrations and entities managing essential services or critical infrastructure.

This recognition strengthens Endurance’s position as a trusted tool for public and private organizations that require high cybersecurity standards. The CCN certified the product in the “Access Control” category, under the privileged access management (PAM) family. It functions as a secure working environment between users and critical assets. This environment limits, segments, and customizes access, ensuring all connections and actions are controlled and logged.

Endurance: The Only Spanish Solution with LINCE Certification

With this LINCE certification, Endurance becomes the only Spanish solution in its category to receive it. It is also one of only three solutions worldwide to obtain this certification, alongside two U.S.-based organizations. This positions Cosmikal as a key player in the field of advanced cybersecurity, enabling it to compete in international projects that require a high level of assurance.

With the LINCE certification, Cosmikal becomes eligible to participate in public procurement processes related to the digitalization of critical services and the compliance with European regulations like the NIS2 Directive. The certification also accredits the company as a provider capable of protecting sensitive information, distinguishing it from uncertified providers.

Validation was granted after a rigorous technical evaluation process conducted by the CCN, including a favorable report on compliance with the Fundamental Security Requirements (RFS) set out in the National Security Framework (ENS). The accredited evaluation lab issued a positive opinion that supports the robustness, resilience, and reliability of the solution.

What Is the CCN’s LINCE Certification?

LINCE (Evaluated National Cybersecurity Inspection List) is a security evaluation scheme promoted by CCN-CERT, a body under the National Intelligence Center (CNI). Its objective is to assess and certify ICT security products designed to protect classified systems, critical infrastructures, or high-sensitivity environments.

Unlike other more complex frameworks like Common Criteria, LINCE offers a faster evaluation process without compromising technical rigor. It validates that products are secure, reliable, and suitable for use by the Spanish Public Administration and essential service operators.

This certification is especially relevant for solutions used under the National Security Framework, where the use of certified tools is a key requirement for ensuring information security.

Why Is the LINCE Certification Important for Endurance?

The LINCE certification is tangible evidence of the technological maturity and reliability of Endurance. During the evaluation process, the product underwent an exhaustive technical review that included its architecture, defense mechanisms, documentation, and resistance to attack vectors.

With this endorsement, Endurance becomes a recommended solution for deployment in critical and highly regulated environments where a high degree of trust and regulatory compliance is required.

Additionally, this LINCE certification allows Cosmikal to access new markets. Especially in the public sector, LINCE certification or ENS compliance is mandatory for awarding contracts involving the protection of sensitive information or critical infrastructure.

Certification Process: A Commitment to Excellence

Obtaining the LINCE certification involves passing a technical audit carried out by an independent laboratory accredited by the CCN. This audit examines essential aspects of the product, such as:

• Technical architecture and secure design
• Vulnerability management and mitigation mechanisms
• Resistance to common exploitation techniques
• Technical and operational documentation to ensure safe use

This evaluation process demonstrates Cosmikal’s and its development team’s commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, process traceability, and transparency.

A Strong Step Toward Technological Sovereignty and Cyber Resilience

Cosmikal’s LINCE certification for Endurance not only validates the technical quality of the solution, but also reinforces Cosmikal’s commitment to national cybersecurity, technological sovereignty, and the protection of critical assets in both the public and private sectors.

This distinction establishes Cosmikal as a benchmark company in the privileged access management space and positions Endurance as a strategic tool to address current cybersecurity challenges, fully aligned with regulatory frameworks such as the National Security Framework and the NIS2 Directive.

Cosmikal will continue to innovate and develop solutions that ensure a safer, more efficient, and reliable digital environment.