7 Steps to Improve Your Building’s Cybersecurity

Feb. 5, 2015
Over the past few years, cybersecurity has been on the mind of everyone from young PC users to the President of the United States… but what about building managers and owners?

Over the past few years, cybersecurity has been on the mind of everyone from young PC users to the President of the United States… but what about building managers and owners? Are they taking the proper steps to help secure their investment?

On at least one level, the answer was clearly a resounding “no.” HPAC Engineering previously posted about a report from the Government Accountability Office, which found that federal facilities are at risk of being hacked. This puts HVAC, security cameras and energy usage of these buildings at risk and, in its essence, makes management powerless once in the grasp of hackers.

What can you do to make sure your building is protected from this extremely modern threat? We took a look at seven steps that can be taken to start building protection in the battle for your building’s cybersecurity.

Have security tips you've picked up over the years? We'd love to hear them. Email Content Producer Hal Conick at [email protected].