Building Management Systems: The cyber security blind spot

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• While Building, Energy and Facilities Management Systems (BEFMS or BMS) bring great benefit, more and more are being connected to corporate IT networks and wireless networks – meaning any connected device has the potential to be hacked
• Most of the problem relates to how BMS are designed, installed, operated and maintained, with individuals lacking the security knowledge needed to deploy adequate security measures
• The range of consequences for a compromised BMS and the current lack of security seem endless, but there are a number of steps – such as system health checks and staff education – that will help mitigate the risk of an attack