Hosted by Engenuity & Cimetrics • Sponsors of AutomatedBuildings
If you missed the recent webinar hosted by Engenuity Systems and Cimetrics, you missed a deep dive into one of the most significant shifts in building automation: BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC).
But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.
In this session, industry experts Tracy Markie (Engenuity), Jim Lee, Jim Butler, and Charlie Peterson (Cimetrics) detailed why BACnet/SC represents more than just an incremental update—it’s a foundational shift enabling secure, IT-aligned system integration. industry experts
Why BACnet/SC Matters Now More Than Ever
Traditional BACnet/IP has served us well, but it’s showing its age:
- No built-in security—communications are unencrypted and unauthenticated.
- Relies on UDP broadcasts that don’t travel well across subnets.
- BBMDs add complexity and instability.
- It clashes with modern IT policies, especially zero-trust frameworks.
BACnet/SC fixes all of that. It uses TLS 1.3 encryption, eliminates broadcasts, works seamlessly across VLANs and WANs, and requires certificate-based authentication for every device. In short: it makes BACnet ready for the modern IT world.
How It Works & What It Means for Integrators
A BACnet/SC setup includes:
- Primary and failover hubs for resilient connectivity.
- Direct-Connect mode for secure device-to-device communication.
- Mandatory certificates for network access.
- Routing between SC, IP, and MSTP—critical for mixed-system facilities.
But it’s not without challenges. Integrators are facing:
- Certificate onboarding headaches (the #1 deployment issue).
- Immature vendor tools for diagnostics and management.
- Broadcast overload when bridging SC with legacy systems.
- The need for BACnet firewalls to protect secure segments.
Who’s Using BACnet/SC Today?
It’s already in action in high-stakes environments:
- International airports
- Ivy League universities
- Hospital systems & pharmaceutical facilities
- Government and military sites
Cimetrics is even working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to validate multi-vendor interoperability for federal projects.
Tools to Make SC Deployment Smoother
Cimetrics showcased several tools designed to help integrators succeed:
- SPC Appliance – A high-capacity hub with built-in certificate authority and full diagnostics.
- SPC 3100 – A BACnet firewall and router for network segmentation.
- SPC 3200 – Bridges legacy MSTP into secure SC networks.
These tools help manage migration, maintain security, and ensure stability at scale.
Key Takeaways
- BACnet/SC is essential for large, secure, IT-managed buildings.
- Certificates and routing are now core skills for integrators.
- Long-term certificate management is a new responsibility.
- Future enhancements will bring Active Directory-like authentication, enabling true zero-trust building networks.
Thank you for registering and attending “Learn How BACnet Secure Connect Is Changing System Integration,” hosted by Engenuity and Cimetrics. We appreciate you taking the time to join us and hope the session helped clarify how BACnet/SC is reshaping secure building automation and what it means for integrators moving forward.
As promised, the presentation deck is attached, along with a summary of the webinar transcript for easy reference.
The video recording of the session is also linked HERE for anyone who would like to revisit the material or share it with their teams. VIDEO
You can explore more about Engenuity’s Cimetrics offerings at the link below.
https://engenuity.com/manufacturer/cimetrics
If you have any follow-up questions or want to discuss BACnet/SC deployment, integration strategies, or upcoming projects, we’re here to support you.
Thanks again for joining us.
Want to Go Deeper?
This webinar was just the beginning. If you’re ready to explore the future of BACnet and building automation, join us at AHR Expo 2026 for the session:
BACnet to the Future.
We’ll dive even deeper into what’s next for BACnet, SC, and the integrated buildings of tomorrow.
Heres a full list of our 2026 Education Sessions
