Intelligent buildings and new cyber threats

Posted on 1 Aug 2013 by The Manufacturer

Intelligent, energy efficient buildings are all very well – but what about the security risks that come with the integration of building management and security systems asks Dr Tony Whitehead, director of policy at the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Dr Tony Whitehead, IET director of policy
An article earlier this year entitled ‘Intelligent thinking’ reviewed the business case for increased use of IT to deliver intelligent and sustainable buildings. The driving forces listed included a combination of environmental and economic pressures. But also detailed advances in the technology employed in…

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