Cybersecurity challenges for smart buildings
The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has resulted in a new type of building, the smart building. A smart building is a facility that is considered innovative, connected, advanced and futuristic. These buildings incorporate sensors and automation into their design and construction to allow monitoring of different types of data and analytics of the structure. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the benefits of smart buildings to improve operational efficiency, reduce energy and resource consumption and create more comfortable, safe, and sustainable environments.
While smart buildings have made work easier and more efficient, their increased dependency on technology and electronic devices makes them more vulnerable to various cyberattacks. If a cyberattack breaches a single connected operational device, it could put the entire network at risk. IoT vulnerabilities can be found in the design stage of a building’s lifecycle or in any smart/connected retrofitted areas of an existing building. With so many variables and your customer’s security at stake, it’s important to work with the cybersecurity experts at UL Solutions to help address cybersecurity challenges before they present a threat.
