June 10, 2026
Building Automation Cybersecurity Basics
The summary below are highlights from a podcast video about cybersecurity basis for building automation systems. This is a good [...]
March 6, 2026
Ransomware in the Building: What Facility Managers Must Know
Quick Summary Ransomware is now a direct threat to building infrastructure, not just corporate IT systems. Real incidents have disrupted [...]
January 17, 2026
Zero Trust for Building Automation: Securing Every Device at the Edge
Quick Summary Zero Trust brings continuous verification to the edge of your smart building—every device, command, and data flow. With [...]
December 16, 2025
Top BAS/BMS Protocol Vulnerabilities
Quick Summary Legacy BAS/BMS protocols share common vulnerabilities, including no encryption, weak authentication, spoofing risks, replay attacks, and weak access [...]
November 25, 2025
From Air Gaps to Always Connected: The Evolution of Smart Building Cyber Threats
Quick Summary Smart building cyber threats have evolved alongside the shift from isolated, air-gapped BAS to always-connected systems. While connectivity [...]
November 5, 2025
The Hidden Cyber Risks Inside HVAC, Lighting, and Access Control Systems
Quick Summary HVAC, lighting, and access control systems may appear harmless but can be exploited to cause serious operational, financial, [...]
October 17, 2025
Why Building Automation Systems Are the New Cybersecurity Target
Quick Summary Building Automation Systems (BAS) are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals because they manage critical building functions such as HVAC, [...]
August 26, 2025
Overcoming Niagara Framework Cyber Vulnerabilities
Key Points Comprehensive Vulnerability Mitigation: DOME encrypts all device communications, enforces unique cryptographic identities, blocks unauthorized actions, and prevents lateral [...]
July 9, 2025
BACnet Security and Operational Issues with Self-Signed Certificates
Key Points Security Risks Without Trusted Validation: Self-signed certificates lack third-party verification and a root of trust, making BACnet/SC systems [...]
May 27, 2025
Cybersecurity Challenges in Retrofitted Smart Buildings
Key Points Legacy Systems Are Inherently Vulnerable: Most retrofitted buildings rely on outdated OT devices and insecure protocols (like BACnet [...]

