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Secured by Cimetrics is a comprehensive framework designed to address BAS (Building Automation System) cybersecurity threats in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT).
As the number of IoT devices and systems increase significantly in the coming years, BAS vendors, system integrators, facility managers and building owners have become more conscious of the risks posed by cybersecurity attacks.
As a leading provider of BAS connectivity solutions for almost 30 years, Cimetrics is well positioned to understand and address the needs of BAS industry players, which, when combined with Cimetrics’ extensive experience serving IT departments, provides a unique set of technologies, best practices, and resources to bridge these two worlds. Learn More
The New Deal for Buildings hosted a Cybersecurity Summit at the AHR Expo 2019 in Atlanta on January 14, 2019.
The Summit brought together industry thought leaders to review the current status of cybersecurity in the BAS industry, discussed the impending release of BACnet/SC and other initiatives, and formulated an appropriate posture for the BAS industry in the security-conscious IT space.
Check out the presentation from our Senior Analysts – Lisa Zagura and Julianne Rhoads: “BE A BTU HUNTER: How Big Data Analytics Can Achieve Energy and O&M Savings While Improving Productivity, Comfort, and Sustainability at Laboratory Facilities”.
Fault detection and root cause analysis of big data provide a strategic approach to energy savings at high-performance healthcare, pharmaceutical, and university laboratory buildings. Insidious HVAC faults are often superseded by reactive maintenance. By analyzing building data, large scale operational issues can be mitigated, and persistent alarms can be minimized. The economic impact associated with these issues can be used to quantify building performance improvement potential.
BACstac/32 for embedded systems
BACstac for embedded systemsBACstac/32 is a BACnet protocol stack, a BACnet development kit designed for the creation of BACnet-compliant applications that run on 32-bit and 64-bit embedded platforms. Complete C-language source code is included.
The new version includes a port to STM32F7 (ARM Cortex M7 running FreeRTOS and LWIP) and an improved MS/TP implementation. Support for new profiles: B-AWS, B-RTR, B-GW, B-BBMD, B-GENERAL. This release adds the following addenda: 2012aw, 2012ay, 2012bg, 2012bh and support of Network Security and Timer object. Learn More
Building Controls Cybersecurity — How to Eat the Elephant
While more than 80% of all building automation systems are connected to the Internet, more than 3/4 of real estate organizations don’t have any type of building cybersecurity plan. With millions of connected controls systems in every real estate segment including commercial, corporate, campus, government, and others it is hard to imagine that this is not a priority for all senior executives. Read More
ASHRAE and UN Environment launch award to promote innovative design, research & practice by recognizing technological concepts to minimize global warming potential (GWP) through refrigeration & air-conditioning management. Read More
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SecuringBuildings.News
Cybersecurity News for Smart Buildings, Facility IT, and Facility Management Professionals. This is a free online service focused on gathering and presenting news on technologies, methodologies, and business issues related to cybersecurity in the built environments.
Analytics for your building
Our new case study how a hospital saves over a million dollars in annual energy costs while improving comfort, sustainability, and social responsibility in the community with Analytika service. Read More
BACnet news: BACnet/SC
With the increased likelihood of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, including buildings, it is increasingly important to secure automation networks. BACnet/SC provides the means to create secure communications connections between BA devices both across the cloud, and within facilities.
Jim Butler - our CTO and a BACnet IT Working Group convener will explain in this video what BACnet Secure Connect Is. You can also download his slidedeck here.
Product Spotlight
BACnet/IP to 4 pulse meters
Now it's easier than ever to reliably convert data from pulse meters to BACnet.
Cimetrics updated B6070 BACnet/IP to 4 Utility Meters interface is enclosed in a new DIN case that can be mounted standalone or on a DIN rail. Learn More
AHR Expo - January 14 - 16
A breakfast meeting to discuss BAS cybersecurity
Planning to go to AHR Expo next month? Join us for the Cybersecurity Summit at the Expo - The New Deal for Buildings is hosting a Cybersecurity Summit at the AHR Expo 19 in Atlanta WGCC (Room B310) on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 7 am WGCC (Room B310).
The Summit will bring together industry thought leaders to review the current status of cybersecurity in the BAS industry, discuss the impending release of BACnet/SC and other initiatives, and formulate an appropriate posture for the BAS industry in the security-conscious IT space.
What is New Deal for Buildings
Cybersecurity and Facility IT
There isn’t a day that goes by where cybersecurity isn’t in the news lately. From data breaches at large consumer-facing companies, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks on websites, political influence hacking, stories of personal credit exploits, as well as debates of future wars fought in cyberspace. The benefits we enjoy from our digital devices come at a cost; the risk that bad actors gain access to our increasing cyber footprint, with all of the perils that are implied. Read More
Industry news
By 2025, nearly 30 percent of data generated will be real-time, IDC says.
As global connectivity grows, allowing more data to be generated and collected, a growing portion of that data will be real-time information, according to IDC. By 2025, nearly 30 percent of the so-called "global datasphere" will be real-time information, IDC says in a new white paper. Read More
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Cimetrics is proud to support National Clean Energy Week as an opportunity to participate in a discussions around commonsense solutions that directly address America's need for abundant, reliable forms of energy.
National Clean Energy Week is less than three weeks away! This series of events and communications from September 24-28 generates awareness to highlight how clean energy is driving economic growth, creating jobs, strengthening America’s national security, and preserving our environment. A number of key influencers including Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler and Governor Herbert of Utah are confirmed to speak at NCEW events.
What is a National Clean Energy Week? Across America, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more than homes and businesses. Taken together, our capacity for safe and reliable energy generation is driving a clean energy renaissance that is creating jobs, strengthening America’s national security, and preserving our environment. National Clean Energy Week was conceived in 2017 with the goal of advancing support of our nation’s energy sector through new methods of market development, policy change, and technological innovation. Join us in Washington, D.C. in September, or host an event in your hometown, to show your support of commonsense solutions that address America’s economic and energy needs in the 21st Century. Together, we will harness the power of free market and government collaboration to move America forward.
National Clean Energy Week, a non-partisan effort to highlight the benefits of clean energy led by national trade associations, business councils, and clean energy advocacy groups. Hundreds of organizations will participate through positive messaging and events across the country for policy makers, industry leaders, and concerned citizens to share and learn about the latest in clean energy.
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