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Despite the importance of security, it was, until recently, an afterthought in building design, according to Brivo. Rather than considering security from the very beginning, it was addressed later. This meant costly retrofit efforts such as installing … Continue reading Physical security is becoming a top priority in building design
Prism Infosec has identified two high-risk vulnerabilities within the Aspect Control Engine building management system (BMS) developed by ABB. ABB’s Aspect BMS enables users to monitor a building’s performance and combines real-time integrated control,… Continue reading High-risk vulnerabilities patched in ABB Aspect building management system
According to a recent eEnergy report, 30 per cent of all purchased energy in the UK is currently wasted in commercial buildings, warehouses and education facilities. Whilst that’s quite a shocking number, it is, unfortunately, no surprise, as the major… Continue reading Smart buildings may be your cybersecurity downfall
Like any other innovation, the integration of IoT technology in smart buildings will bring benefits as well as more and newer risks. The market for smart building technologies continues to grow at even faster rates. By 2020, 1.7B connected devices have… Continue reading Tackling the weaknesses of smart buildings’ technology
Researchers have unearthed 13 vulnerabilities affecting the Nucleus NET TCP/IP stack and have demonstrated how attackers could exploit them to cause serious real-world damage. The good news is that Siemens – the current owner of the stack –… Continue reading Vulnerabilities in Nucleus NET TCP/IP stack could lead to real-world damage
Employee health and safety have always been important, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made them more important than ever. Employers are concerned about the wellness of their employees, but they must now also take a closer look at the health of their bui… Continue reading How technology impacts building health
Buildings will account for 81% of all connected things in 2020, ushering in a new era of smart office buildings, schools, hospitals and more that will improve efficiencies for building management and provide a more comfortable experience for occupants…. Continue reading 2020 is prime for a global building cybersecurity standard
LOGO!, a programmable logic controller (PLC) manufactured by Siemens, sports three vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to reconfigure the device, access project files, decrypt files, and access passwords. About LOGO! LOGO! is an intellige… Continue reading Siemens LOGO!, a PLC for small automation projects, open to attack
The internet of things (IoT) is not a glimpse into a high-tech future. It’s already here, changing the way we live and work forever. Gartner predicts that more than 14 billion connected “things” will be in use this year, rising to 25 billion in two ye… Continue reading IoT Complexity Creating New Hacker Opportunities
IoT automation platforms in smart buildings are presenting attackers with new opportunities for both physical and data compromise, Trend Micro researchers warn in a newly released report. Their findings have serious implications for organizations opera… Continue reading IoT automation platforms open smart buildings to new threats