Smart Buildings, smart cybersecurity solutions
Smart Buildings, smart cybersecurity solutions
Smart buildings and cybersecurity: the rise of smart buildings contributes to improved sustainability, efficiency, and safety. But it also entails new cybersecurity risks. A new area of focus for property owners and - much more so - for property managers!
However, the rise of smart buildings also brings new cybersecurity risks. It is therefore important to invest in cybersecurity to live up to society's trust in these solutions. A comprehensive IT environment of a building is essential in this respect. Identifying vulnerabilities is the starting point for targeted improvements.
AI offers many opportunities for the further development of smart buildings. Smart buildings can use advanced algorithms to optimize energy efficiency, use and maintenance and reduce waste streams. However, the use of AI also comes with challenges. It is important to properly map out the ethical and privacy aspects of the use of AI. In addition, measures must be taken to ensure that the AI systems remain secure and are not vulnerable to cyberattacks.
From our practice, we see many situations that property managers overlook, but which can lead to digital problems. And then can have significant consequences for the business operations of the owner and the users. And also, for the manager himself. And where does the liability lie?! Nowadays, the safety of a building goes much further than good hinges and locks. The IT environment of a building must also be conclusive!
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Benefits and risks of smart buildings
The use of smart buildings contributes to the improvement of sustainability, efficiency, and safety. Smart buildings use networked components such as: solar panels, batteries, charging stations, smart meters, smart lighting/HVAC systems, security cameras, and access control systems. This makes it possible to reduce energy consumption and extend the lifespan of buildings. Additionally, smart buildings can contribute to improving security using advanced technologies such as access control systems and security cameras.However, the rise of smart buildings also brings new cybersecurity risks. It is therefore important to invest in cybersecurity to live up to society's trust in these solutions. A comprehensive IT environment of a building is essential in this respect. Identifying vulnerabilities is the starting point for targeted improvements.
The role of AI in smart buildings: challenges and opportunities
Research shows that most real estate organizations are actively interested in applying AI within their building and many are actively working on it to a greater or lesser extent. The global market for smart buildings will grow.AI offers many opportunities for the further development of smart buildings. Smart buildings can use advanced algorithms to optimize energy efficiency, use and maintenance and reduce waste streams. However, the use of AI also comes with challenges. It is important to properly map out the ethical and privacy aspects of the use of AI. In addition, measures must be taken to ensure that the AI systems remain secure and are not vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Practical recommendations for smart building vendors and managers
For smart building suppliers, there are practical recommendations to ensure the safety of these buildings. For example, it is important to include cybersecurity from the start of the design and to ensure a comprehensive IT environment. For administrators, it is crucial to regularly test for vulnerabilities and proactively address them. In addition, it is important to be transparent about the use of data and to ensure that the privacy of users is guaranteed.From our practice, we see many situations that property managers overlook, but which can lead to digital problems. And then can have significant consequences for the business operations of the owner and the users. And also, for the manager himself. And where does the liability lie?! Nowadays, the safety of a building goes much further than good hinges and locks. The IT environment of a building must also be conclusive!
More points of attention and tips? Read our in-depth article:
Whitepaper Smart Buildings, Smart Cybersecurity