HVAC Industry Needs to Prevent Ransomware from Entering Systems It takes an industry-wide effort to stay ahead of hackers Ted Craig August 25, 2021 No Comments HVAC engineers and contractors need to become more aware of cybersecurity, and top management needs to support these efforts as well.Read More
States Take Up Privacy Laws to Protect Consumer Data HVAC contractors need to keep up with developments in their markets Ted Craig May 5, 2021 No Comments States across the nation are considering laws to protect consumer data, and contractors should pay attention.Read More
Security and the Smart Thermostat: Prepare for Customer Questions Contractors can enhance their relationships while keeping the hack out of HVAC Robert Beverly May 3, 2021 No Comments The path to temperature control through smart thermostat technology is more involved than many customers realize.Read More
Heightened Spam Protection Makes Following Best Practices More Important HVAC contractors need to avoid appearing as a bad actor Ted Craig December 13, 2020 No Comments Concerns over privacy and cybersecurity increased this year, causing email service providers to make filters stricter.Read More
Distracted Driving Is a Risk That Technology Poses To HVAC Contractors ACCA speakers promote safety on the road, online Ted Craig November 11, 2020 No Comments Technology creates numerous improvements and efficiencies for HVAC contractors, but also safety risks.Read More
Johnson Controls Earns ISASecure Secure Development Lifecycle Assurance Certification Certification provides assurance that Johnson Controls adheres to ISASecure development lifecycle requirements August 25, 2020 No Comments This certification provides customers with assurance that Johnson Controls building technologies are developed in accordance with cybersecurity standards.Read More
How Growth From HVAC Companies Could Put Them at Risk of Ransomware Attacks The more the industry grows, the larger of a target it becomes Ludovic Rembert March 27, 2020 No Comments As the size – and profits – of these companies continues to grow, they are likely to come under increasing levels of cyberattack.Read More
Honeywell Advances Cybersecurity Efforts Becomes founding member of new ISA alliance August 2, 2019 No Comments Honeywell announced it has joined the Global Cybersecurity Alliance, created by the International Society of Automation.Read More
Cybersecurity in the Age of the Internet of Things Can my smart thermostat really be hacked? Maria Taylor July 22, 2019 No Comments As security becomes more important, manufacturers and contractors could take the opportunity to expand their portfolio of services.Read More
A Look at the Internet of Things' Effects on Commercial HVAC Enter the self-healing building Maria Taylor July 22, 2019 No Comments The ability for IoT devices and software to not only identify current challenges but better predict future challenges is making its way to the market.Read More