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Build a Moat around Your OT in a Day –
Proven Approaches to Strengthening OT Cybersecurity

January 17, 2024

Commercial real estate is navigating through budget constraints and carefully prioritizing tech upgrades in the face of critical imperatives: strengthening Operational Technology (OT) systems against the ever-growing menace of ransomware and the surging demand for operational data. This article explores how a SASE platform provides a practical and accessible strategy for dramatically improving cybersecurity infrastructure while facilitating the modernization of legacy systems in a cost-effective and manageable manner.

8 Questions to Ask Your Cybersecurity Vendors Now

November 20, 2023

Buildings are among the top 3 attack targets out of 19 categories tracked by Microsoft. High-profile attacks on MGM and Johnson Controls in recent weeks highlight the importance of identifying and closing gaps in cybersecurity defenses now. For Cybersecurity Month, View Smart Building Cloud released a guide to help Building Operators obtain a critical set of cybersecurity services from their vendors.

Convergence of IT and OT: How to Reduce Rather Than Multiply Cyber Risk

September 25, 2023

The convergence of the IT and OT domains was once unthinkable due to their disparate performance needs and the potential risks involved. However, the promise of enhanced efficiency and innovation from combining IT and OT data is driving their integration in today’s interconnected world.

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New SEC Cybersecurity Rules: A Guide for Commercial Real Estate

August 10, 2023

On July 26, 2023, the SEC unveiled new cybersecurity regulations affecting public companies, real estate trusts (REITs), and private real estate owners operating as vendors to public tenants. The rules require rapid reporting of cyber incidents, ongoing threat monitoring, and transparent risk management. The article offers OT professionals a concise guide to adapting to these regulations, emphasizing a unified approach to cybersecurity that involves all organizational levels.

Smart Building Cybersecurity with the Cloud: Embracing SASE, SIEM, and CTD

May 23, 2023

This article will introduce you to cloud-based cybersecurity solutions, namely, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Continuous Threat Detection (CTD), and how they can help owners and operators keep their smart building technology safe and secure.

Get rid of your VPN. Now!

April 18, 2023

As the smart buildings sector becomes increasingly connected and remote work becomes the norm, VPNs have become a common attack vector. This article is important for anyone in smart buildings to learn the risks of VPNs and alternatives for remote access to operational technology.

6 Ways to Secure Smart Buildings

March 30, 2023

The advent of smart building technology has brought about numerous benefits such as increased efficiency, improved comfort, and reduced energy consumption. However, the adoption of these technologies also comes with significant risks, including private data leaks, operational outages, and associated reputational damage. These risks have been amplified by the increasing complexity of smart building systems, and the growing number of connected devices and vendors in the ecosystem. In this article, we will cover the six best ways to secure smart building technology and why they are important.

Proactive building security with Shodan

January 19, 2023

Find potential publicly exposed security vulnerabilities in your building systems using Shodan.io