Cyber Security
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Cyber Security articles below.
Facility Executive | February 2020 Issue
The February 2020 issue introduces this year's Facility Executive of the Year. Plus, a look at building envelope issues, workplace redesign, and energy metering.
2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: Open Architecture For Access Control By Mercury Security
An open architecture model is the lynchpin for adopting the latest technologies in access control to meet the changing requirements facility executives face. A talk with Mercury Security President, Matt Barnette, elaborates on the company’s innovations as well as industry trends.
STANLEY’s Managed Services Program
STANLEY technology specialists deliver customized, intelligent automation solutions to resolve security vulnerabilities in near real time
Cyber-Smart Strategies For Smart Buildings
In the age of smart buildings, the realm of operational technology needs cyber security equal to those employed for IT systems.
DOD, ISA, NEMA Announce Program To Help End-Users With Cyber Security
The proposed facility certification would be a natural extension of the ISASecure® program.
HD Ultra Camera Range
The HD Ultra camera range comes in three form factors with a variety of mounting options: the HD Minidome, HD Bullet, and an HD PTZ Pendant.
Skilled Security Workers Becoming More Difficult To Find
Security teams are understaffed as cyber security skills gap worsens, according to a new Tripwire survey.
Organizations Not Ready To Tackle Cyber Demands
Lack of cyber talent, budget, and operational alignment are top challenges, according to a new report from Deloitte.
Cybercrime Devastating Threat To Small, Medium Sized Businesses
Half of business leaders say a data breach could end their business, according to a new survey by AppRiver.
Cyber Security That Focuses On Corporate Culture
The founder of non-profit Cyber Education Foundation asserts that cybersecurity is not one person’s job; rather it should be ingrained in a corporate culture.
Viakoo Automates Firmware Updates
CFUM provides capability across a distributed geography to automatically update firmware on camera devices from one or more vendors.
Digital Identity Management
HID ActivOne is an end-to-end digital ID management and authentication solution for large organizations, securing the identity of people, critical data, and assets with the flexibility of a subscription.
The Security Of Security: A Q&A Roundtable
What does adding a digital layer to traditional security look like? And, what is the future shaping up to be for security in the built environment?
SecuriThings Delivers IoT Security
SecuriThings delivers real-time security for cloud-connected IoT applications.
Small Business Strategies Against Cyber Attacks
According to the fourth annual Business Owner Survey from Nationwide, U.S. small and mid-sized businesses are less concerned with cyber attacks although the threats remain ever-present.
Are Insider Threats A Cyber Security Risk In The Workplace?
In a new study from ObserveIT, the majority of respondents understand the definition of an insider threat, but data shows the risk of insider threats is growing rapidly.
RYCOM HIVE-Defence, Powered By Blackpoint
Through an exclusive partnership, these two firms are focused on protecting the networks and technologies that make commercial buildings smart and cyber secure.
Cyber Insurance From Coalition
The company's underwriting platform utilizes tens of thousands of data points to assess the risk surface of a smart building, including a review of exposed Internet-connected IoT devices.
AI, Machine Learning Key To Cyber Resilience, Survey Finds
The study, conducted by Ponemon Institute and sponsored by IBM Resilient, found that 77% of respondents state they do not have a formal cyber security incident response plan applied consistently across their organizations.
Mercury MR Series 3 SIO Modules
MR Series 3 Serial Input/Output (SIO) modules extend integration capabilities, enhance cyber security, and provide seamless upgrades for existing Mercury-based deployments.
NXP & HID Global Improve Wearable Devices
HID Global Seos credential technology is now embedded in NXP’s SmartMX-based secure element devices.
Improving Operations And Maintenance With IoT
With Internet of Things technology in place, facility maintenance decisions are made easier and more efficient.
Harassment, Workplace Violence Most Challenging Employer Issues Of 2018
Cyber security, workforce planning, immigration, medical marijuana, the Affordable Care Act also among the big challenges facing employers in 2018, according to a new XpertHR survey.
Cyber Security Tips: Advice From The Counselors Of Real Estate
Regardless of the size of your organization, it's wise to proactively take steps to secure it from the financial and reputational damage cyber attacks can cause.
Cybersecurity Assurance Program From UL
Life safety and electronic physical security systems can now be assessed for cyber risk against industry-specific requirements.
Cyber Security Standard Business Practice For Large Companies
Even with protocols in place to prevent cyber attacks, enforcement by management can be lax, according to new survey from Clutch.
Study Reveals Surge In Healthcare Cyber Security System Breaches
KPMG's 2017 Cyber Healthcare & Life Sciences survey found an increase in the percentage of respondents that were victims of a data breach at healthcare providers and health plans.
The Workspace Of Tomorrow: Part 2
In this second installment, the pathways through which digital convergence enables new possibilities for workplace management leaders is discussed.
Cybercrime Will Cost Business $8 Trillion Over Next 5 Years
Nearly 3 billion customer data records expected to be stolen in 2017, according to a new report by Juniper Research.
Country By Country, Evaluating Risk For Business
The 2017 FM Global Resilience Index from commercial property insurer FM Global probes business vulnerabilities in nearly 130 nations.
Organizations Remain Unprepared For Cyberattacks
A two-year study by IBM and Ponemon shows a decline in cyber resilience in 2016: 66 percent aren’t confident in their ability to recover from cyberattacks.
Tyco Security Cyber Protection Resources Available
The company offers advisories through its Cyber Protection Program that employs a holistic approach to cyber security for physical security products.
AT&T Shares Cybersecurity Guide
A newly released document from AT&T on navigating this threat landscape asserts that most cyberattacks currently impacting businesses are "known" or common threats.
Companies Struggle With Mobile Security Concerns
Four out of 10 companies have suffered a loss of key corporate data from a mobile device.
Facility Executive | July / August 2016 Issue
This issue looks at trends in facility security. Plus, HVAC, thermal energy, pest control, power protection for IoT, LED lighting, green roofing, and more.
Blue Pillar Aurora 5.0 Platform
The updated Aurora 5.0 platform has expanded capabilities for organizations that rely on critical infrastructure be more productive and energy efficient.
Survey: What Is Your Cyber Security Role?
As part of a research partnership, this survey asks facility managers, commissioning and other consultants, and IT personnel to weigh in on cyber security for facilities.
Facility Executive | January / February 2016 Issue
This issue announces our 2016 Facility Executive of the Year, and the popular Readers' Choice Awards. Plus a look at cyber security, cleaning performance assessments, roofing insulation and systems, HVAC maintenance, and renewable energy initiatives.
Cyber Security In Real Estate
With headlines of cyber attacks on victims ranging from bank cards and Target to a Hollywood movie studio, the issue of cyber security has become top of mind. Facility executives should note several risks, remedies, and misconceptions about cyber security and building systems.
Organizations Changing Strategies As Security Environment Gets More Complex
Cyber security attacks can be more dynamic, changing rapidly and targeting with greater efficiency.
