Why Facility Managers Need to Prioritize Cyber Safety

Today we are joined by Stacey Shepard, President of Shepard Global Strategies, Lucian Niemeyer, CEO of Building Cybersecurity, and Rob Murchison Co-founder of Intelligent Buildings, LLC. Together they discuss the strategic partnership between IFMA and Building Cyber Security (BSC) as well as enhancing the facility management awareness of the opportunities and challenges associated with connected technologies, and looks to develop FM training for cyber risk mitigation.

Topics Covered:

• WHY should FMs care about operational technology and the risks associated?
• WHAT are actions that FMs can take to enhance operational resilience?
• HOW do FMs enhance education and awareness to address both opportunities and cyber threats in connected environments?

Resources Mentioned: 

• IFMA will be releasing it’s first of a series of training sessions through Professional Development.
• FMs can also go to Building Cyber Security | Improving physical security, safety, & privacy of citizens to download “16 Steps to Securing OT and Supporting IT Infrastructure”
• Stay tuned for future articles, podcasts, and sessions

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