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Passy and CleverFi

Physical access + digital access in a single experience
31 marzo 2026 di
Passy and CleverFi
PASSY s.r.l.

NIS2 and access security: why integrating physical and digital access has become a strategic priority

Cybersecurity is no longer just about IT systems.
Increasingly, it concerns the entire ecosystem of access to corporate premises and networks.
With the entry into force of the new European NIS2 Directive, organisations are required to adopt more robust measures to protect their infrastructure, data and digital systems.
This means that access to corporate networks, including Wi-Fi, becomes an integral part of the cybersecurity strategy.

It is against this backdrop that the partnership between Passy and CleverFi – a US tech start-up specialising in secure, personalised Wi-Fi access – has been formed.
The aim is simple yet powerful:
to combine physical and digital access into a single secure and traceable experience.


The NIS2 Directive: what changes for businesses and organisations

The NIS2 Directive represents an evolution of the previous European legislation on the security of network and information systems.
Its aim is to strengthen the cyber resilience of organisations and protect critical infrastructure across Europe.
The main requirements introduced by the directive include:
1️⃣ Risk management and network security
Organisations must implement technical and organisational measures to protect their networks and information systems.
2️⃣ Access control and identity management
It is essential to ensure that only authorised users can access digital systems and infrastructure.
3️⃣ Traceability and accountability
Organisations must be able to monitor and track access to their systems.
4️⃣ Protection of digital infrastructure
Even elements that are often overlooked, such as corporate Wi-Fi networks and guest access points, must meet appropriate security standards.
In practice, NIS2 requires a rethink of how people access corporate premises and networks.


Physical and digital security (NIS2)

The hidden problem: physical access and digital access are still separate

In most organisations, physical and digital access are still managed by completely separate systems.
A typical example: 
  • the user enters the office using a badge or an app
  • then they need to find the Wi-Fi password
  • or switch from a slow and unintuitive captive portal.
This creates a number of problems: 
  • passwords shared between users
  • difficulty in revoking access
  • lack of traceability
  • greater exposure to network vulnerabilities.
From a security perspective, this means that the user’s identity is not actually linked to the network they are using.
And this is precisely the gap that NIS2 aims to bridge.


CleverFi

The solution: combining physical access and Wi-Fi access

The partnership between Passy and CleverFi was established to address this issue.
The Passy platform manages physical access to spaces via:
  • smartphone
  • badge
  • access codes
  • biometrics

Thanks to the integration with CleverFi, the same process also automatically enables digital access to the Wi-Fi network.

The result is a unified access workflow:

1️⃣ The user logs in with Passy to access the space

2️⃣ The system verifies identities and authorisations

3️⃣ CleverFi automatically generates personal and secure Wi-Fi credentials

4️⃣ Users can access the network without shared passwords or a captive portal

Everything happens without the user having to take any extra steps.

Passy and CleverFi Partnership

Greater security, greater control, a better experience

This integration offers a number of benefits for organisations.

Greater safety

Each user has unique, revocable Wi-Fi credentials, eliminating the risk of shared passwords.

The network uses advanced security protocols such as WPA2 and WPA3, ensuring that data traffic is protected.

Traceability and compliance

Physical and digital access are linked to the same user identity, allowing:

  • access audit
  • session monitoring
  • greater responsibility in using the internet.

An increasingly important factor for compliance with regulations such as:

  • GDPR
  • NIS2

Seamless user experience

The user no longer needs to:

  • find Wi-Fi password
  • set up access portals
  • install new apps.

Once you have logged in to the portal, the connection to the network is automatic and personalised.


A new standard for smart workspaces

The evolution of the workplace – encompassing hybrid offices, co-working spaces and shared workspaces – calls for increasingly intelligent access systems.

Combining physical and digital access makes it possible to create spaces:

  • safer
  • more efficient
  • easier to use

The partnership between Passy and CleverFi is precisely aimed at this: offering organisations a unified access ecosystem, in which security, connectivity and user experience work in tandem.

Would you like to find out how to integrate physical access and Wi-Fi access within your organisation?
Please contact us for further details about the solution.

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