Your First Line of Defense: People, Awareness, and Skills

August 18, 2026

When people think about cybersecurity, it's natural to picture technology first.  Firewalls. Passwords. Software updates. Secure remote access. Network monitoring.  Those tools... Read more »

Plan, Practice, Respond: Preparing for Cyber Incidents Before They Happen

August 11, 2026

Years ago, attackers gained access to Target's network through a small HVAC contractor that had legitimate credentials to connect to the retailer's... Read more »

When Something Goes Wrong, Will Your Building Be Ready? 

August 4, 2026

No one hopes they'll have to restore a building automation system. The goal, of course, is for nothing to go wrong at all. Controllers continue... Read more »

When Everyone Touches the Building, Who Owns Security? 

July 28, 2026

One of the interesting things about modern buildings is that they're rarely managed by just one group anymore. A facilities team may operate the building... Read more »

You Can’t Protect What You Can’t See: Why Visibility Is the First Step Toward Operational Resilience

July 21, 2026

Buildings have a funny way of accumulating history. Every renovation, every service call, every expansion leaves something behind. A controller... Read more »

Regulations, Risk, and Reality: What the Rules Really Mean for Controls

July 14, 2026

Moving from Awareness to Action Understanding today’s cybersecurity landscape isn’t about preparing for every worst-case scenario. It’s about understanding how… Read more »

Security Program Governance: Who’s Responsible for What?

July 9, 2026

Did you know that the word “governance” comes from the Latin kybernetes, referring to the steerman of a ship?  It’s the root of our word… Read more »

Building Automation Security Starts with Four Simple Questions

July 2, 2026

When people hear the phrase “building automation security,” the conversation usually turns to technology pretty quickly.  Someone mentions passwords. Someone… Read more »