Action urged on cyber vulnerabilities in 'smart' buildings

Inaction is no longer an option on cyber vulnerabilities related to "smart" buildings, according to a new report from consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.

“Pervasiveness of technology, ubiquitous connectivity, and an increasingly evolving machine-to-machine (M2M) environment will continue to impact and influence how smart buildings are operated, which will raise the need for protection against cyber risks quite significantly,” the report states. “A delayed head start not only poses huge challenges in dealing with this complex issue but undermines...