Smart Building Security

A centralized or converged network can serve as the backbone for technology infrastructure within buildings. Instead of deploying separate networks for every in-building technology, which increases deployment costs and limits visibility, a centralized network platform is a superior option that can serve as the building’s digital foundation for all existing and future technology solutions. A converged platform approach allows building owners to properly deploy technology systems with a uniform security policy. Additionally, the ability to monitor a building-wide network enables end-to-end visibility into all systems. This affords implementation of the proper security monitoring tools so that cybersecurity breaches can be rapidly identified and neutralized.

Deploying intelligent building technologies safely and efficiently requires a security-first approach to effectively mitigate risks and network challenges within multi-tenant and in-building digital infrastructures. A connected platform architecture can be custom-built to solve smart building security for commercial real estate projects today and in the future.

Wee use a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) model across the connected platform architecture. As a matter of standard security enforcement, no users, applications, or devices will be trusted or allowed onto the network until a series of authentication, authorization and device security verification checks are accomplished.

We prove a VPN frame for secure remote access functionality is necessary to minimize the risk of third-party remote access without limiting the inherent benefits. 

Additionally, remote access devices and users must also adhere to the zero trust policy before gaining access to the building network. Therefore, no matter where users connect—wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or remote access VPN—security policies are unified and enforced consistently. This not only streamlines security policy management, but it also better ensures that there are no weaknesses along any network access entry points.