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Five questions to get you on the right path to OT cybersecurity
OT cybersecurity best practices are clear, but also very far from reality. Here are five questions whose answers can get you on the right path to strong OT cybersecurity.
Integrating Interoperable Systems within a System of Systems: A Deep Dive
The phrase “integrating interoperable systems” might seem contradictory at first glance. After all, if systems are truly interoperable, shouldn’t they seamlessly work together within an SoS without requiring additional integration? While this logic holds, the reality is more complex.
A System-Centric Design for Digital Twin Interoperability
The Digital Twin System Interoperability Framework white paper outlines key concepts and considerations for achieving interoperability in digital twin systems. It emphasizes a system-centric design approach, where everything is viewed as a system, enabling normalized processes and a common metamodel for inherent interoperability.
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | West Building
Our New Platinum Sponsor iSMA CONTROLLI
Please Help Automateduildings.com welcome iSMA CONTROLLI, whose purpose is to build an international brand that helps make buildings better places to live and work through innovative solutions
New Era, New Voices: AutomatedBuildings.com is Evolving
In 1999 AutomatedBuildings.com was born from a vision: to create a digital space where the brightest minds in building automation could converge, share ideas, and spark innovation. Today, that vision is as relevant as ever, but the world has changed dramatically.
Why become a sponsor of AutomatedBuildings?
AutomatedBuildings is a virtual library for the BAS industry
Five questions to get you on the right path to OT cybersecurity
OT cybersecurity best practices are clear, but also very far from reality. Here are five questions whose answers can get you on the right path to strong OT cybersecurity.
Integrating Interoperable Systems within a System of Systems: A Deep Dive
The phrase “integrating interoperable systems” might seem contradictory at first glance. After all, if systems are truly interoperable, shouldn’t they seamlessly work together within an SoS without requiring additional integration? While this logic holds, the reality is more complex.
A System-Centric Design for Digital Twin Interoperability
The Digital Twin System Interoperability Framework white paper outlines key concepts and considerations for achieving interoperability in digital twin systems. It emphasizes a system-centric design approach, where everything is viewed as a system, enabling normalized processes and a common metamodel for inherent interoperability.
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | West Building
Our New Platinum Sponsor iSMA CONTROLLI
Please Help Automateduildings.com welcome iSMA CONTROLLI, whose purpose is to build an international brand that helps make buildings better places to live and work through innovative solutions
New Era, New Voices: AutomatedBuildings.com is Evolving
In 1999 AutomatedBuildings.com was born from a vision: to create a digital space where the brightest minds in building automation could converge, share ideas, and spark innovation. Today, that vision is as relevant as ever, but the world has changed dramatically.
Why become a sponsor of AutomatedBuildings?
AutomatedBuildings is a virtual library for the BAS industry
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Five questions to get you on the right path to OT cybersecurity
OT cybersecurity best practices are clear, but also very far from reality. Here are five questions whose answers can get you on the right path to strong OT cybersecurity.
Integrating Interoperable Systems within a System of Systems: A Deep Dive
The phrase “integrating interoperable systems” might seem contradictory at first glance. After all, if systems are truly interoperable, shouldn’t they seamlessly work together within an SoS without requiring additional integration? While this logic holds, the reality is more complex.
A System-Centric Design for Digital Twin Interoperability
The Digital Twin System Interoperability Framework white paper outlines key concepts and considerations for achieving interoperability in digital twin systems. It emphasizes a system-centric design approach, where everything is viewed as a system, enabling normalized processes and a common metamodel for inherent interoperability.
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 3
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association You’ve designed your lighting control system and the construction documents have
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 2
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association In Part 1 of this Lighting Controls System Design series, we
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 1
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association A good lighting design requires a good lighting controls design and,
Optimize Your BAS UI Control System with QA Graphics’ Professional Drafting Services
Building Automation Systems (BAS) are crucial for optimizing energy management, security, and building performance. A key element in ensuring the effectiveness of these systems is
Scaling Up: Best Practices for Expanding Automated Building Systems
Scaling building automation systems (BAS) requires foresight since professionals must make sure everything continues running smoothly during expansion. While no one-size-fits-all approach exists, there are
The Value of Interoperability in a System of Systems Approach to Buildings
🚀 #Interoperability is key to unlocking the true value of a #systemofsystems approach in #buildings! Check out the latest insights from this week’s #MondayLive discussion on achieving a minimum viable product (#MVP) for the industry.
In a World That Tells You What to Do, Dare to Stand Out
Last week, I had the privilege of mentoring at the Women in Sustainable Energy (WiSE) event at BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology, a professional
Contractors: Has Your Accountant Reviewed Your CRM This Year?
With as much networking as the construction industry does, we have encountered several representatives with a software solution that they swear works better than any other, and that’s probably true – for their industry.
Bidtracer was made for construction. If time is money, then saving time should be a top priority in Q4 when looking ahead at 2025.
System of Systems: The Key to Unlocking Building Intelligence
💡 Buildings are more than brick and mortar! They’re complex systems of interconnected technologies working together to create comfortable, efficient, and sustainable spaces. This #SystemOfSystems approach is revolutionizing how we design, build, and operate buildings
Elevate Your Building Automation System (BAS) with Advanced 3D Graphics from QA Graphics
Is your Building Automation System (BAS) still relying on outdated 2D graphics? QA Graphics offers a powerful upgrade with photo-realistic 3D graphics that bring equipment visuals to life.
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | West Building
The BMS Industry is Evolving—You Should Be Too
The BMS industry is changing, and so should you. Those who embrace innovative solutions like Cube System Suite will lead the charge, while those who don’t risk being left behind in an increasingly competitive market.
Network Security Devices Are the Front Door to an IT Environment, but Smart Power Strips Are the Unlocked Back Door: A Call to Action for Data Center Security
In the ever-evolving world of data center security, attention has primarily been focused on network security devices—the metaphorical front doors—keeping them locked tight against cyberattacks. However, hackers are now shifting their focus to the less-guarded back doors: the smart power strips powering data center racks. These often-overlooked devices, with their outdated firmware and default passwords, provide an easy entry point for attackers into otherwise secure environments.
In this article, we delve into the critical role that smart power strip firmware plays in data center security. We explore the rising threat landscape and outline best practices for keeping these devices up to date to prevent unauthorized access. Finally, we highlight how Nlyte Software’s Device Management Solution can transform the way data centers manage firmware across a heterogeneous array of devices, enhancing operational efficiency and security. Protecting your data center isn’t just about securing the front door anymore—it’s about making sure every door is locked tight.
Five questions to get you on the right path to OT cybersecurity
OT cybersecurity best practices are clear, but also very far from reality. Here are five questions whose answers can get you on the right path to strong OT cybersecurity.
Integrating Interoperable Systems within a System of Systems: A Deep Dive
The phrase “integrating interoperable systems” might seem contradictory at first glance. After all, if systems are truly interoperable, shouldn’t they seamlessly work together within an SoS without requiring additional integration? While this logic holds, the reality is more complex.
A System-Centric Design for Digital Twin Interoperability
The Digital Twin System Interoperability Framework white paper outlines key concepts and considerations for achieving interoperability in digital twin systems. It emphasizes a system-centric design approach, where everything is viewed as a system, enabling normalized processes and a common metamodel for inherent interoperability.
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 3
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association You’ve designed your lighting control system and the construction documents have
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 2
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association In Part 1 of this Lighting Controls System Design series, we
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 1
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association A good lighting design requires a good lighting controls design and,
Optimize Your BAS UI Control System with QA Graphics’ Professional Drafting Services
Building Automation Systems (BAS) are crucial for optimizing energy management, security, and building performance. A key element in ensuring the effectiveness of these systems is
Scaling Up: Best Practices for Expanding Automated Building Systems
Scaling building automation systems (BAS) requires foresight since professionals must make sure everything continues running smoothly during expansion. While no one-size-fits-all approach exists, there are
The Value of Interoperability in a System of Systems Approach to Buildings
🚀 #Interoperability is key to unlocking the true value of a #systemofsystems approach in #buildings! Check out the latest insights from this week’s #MondayLive discussion on achieving a minimum viable product (#MVP) for the industry.
In a World That Tells You What to Do, Dare to Stand Out
Last week, I had the privilege of mentoring at the Women in Sustainable Energy (WiSE) event at BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology, a professional
Contractors: Has Your Accountant Reviewed Your CRM This Year?
With as much networking as the construction industry does, we have encountered several representatives with a software solution that they swear works better than any other, and that’s probably true – for their industry.
Bidtracer was made for construction. If time is money, then saving time should be a top priority in Q4 when looking ahead at 2025.
System of Systems: The Key to Unlocking Building Intelligence
💡 Buildings are more than brick and mortar! They’re complex systems of interconnected technologies working together to create comfortable, efficient, and sustainable spaces. This #SystemOfSystems approach is revolutionizing how we design, build, and operate buildings
Elevate Your Building Automation System (BAS) with Advanced 3D Graphics from QA Graphics
Is your Building Automation System (BAS) still relying on outdated 2D graphics? QA Graphics offers a powerful upgrade with photo-realistic 3D graphics that bring equipment visuals to life.
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | West Building
The BMS Industry is Evolving—You Should Be Too
The BMS industry is changing, and so should you. Those who embrace innovative solutions like Cube System Suite will lead the charge, while those who don’t risk being left behind in an increasingly competitive market.
Network Security Devices Are the Front Door to an IT Environment, but Smart Power Strips Are the Unlocked Back Door: A Call to Action for Data Center Security
In the ever-evolving world of data center security, attention has primarily been focused on network security devices—the metaphorical front doors—keeping them locked tight against cyberattacks. However, hackers are now shifting their focus to the less-guarded back doors: the smart power strips powering data center racks. These often-overlooked devices, with their outdated firmware and default passwords, provide an easy entry point for attackers into otherwise secure environments.
In this article, we delve into the critical role that smart power strip firmware plays in data center security. We explore the rising threat landscape and outline best practices for keeping these devices up to date to prevent unauthorized access. Finally, we highlight how Nlyte Software’s Device Management Solution can transform the way data centers manage firmware across a heterogeneous array of devices, enhancing operational efficiency and security. Protecting your data center isn’t just about securing the front door anymore—it’s about making sure every door is locked tight.