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Home » cybersecurity

Articles Tagged with ''cybersecurity''

Clint Pulver

BDR Conference SPARKs Joy for HVAC Contractors

Mentorship and training were central themes of the annual event
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 29, 2023
BDR’s SPARK 2023 conference focused on helping HVAC contractors cultivate new ideas, develop strategies for communicating with new generations, and collaborate with peers.
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JohnsonControls

Johnson Controls Acquires Tempered Networks

Brings zero trust cybersecurity to connected buildings worldwide
July 19, 2022

Johnson Controls acquired zero trust cybersecurity provider, Tempered Networks, based in Seattle, Washington.


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Insurance policy.

HVAC Contractors Look More Closely at Insurance as Costs Rise

Few business owners check their coverage on a regular basis
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
May 20, 2022
Insurance is an unavoidable expense, but there are steps business owners can take to reduce these costs.
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Eric Brackett

Ransomware is Rampant: Is Your HVAC Business Safe?

While a host of protective measures can limit the risk, outsourcing to an expert third party cybersecurity firm might be the safest option
Eric Brackett.
Eric Brackett
November 25, 2021
With ransomware attacks on high profile businesses like Colonial Pipeline and JBS Foods in the headlines, HVAC businesses are increasingly asking, “Are we next?”
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York-Chiller

Johnson Controls Product Earns World's First ISASecure® Component Security Assurance Certification

As cybersecurity threats continue to rise, the ISASecure cybersecurity program has taken a step into the smart buildings space
November 15, 2021

The ISASecure Program announced that Johnson Controls has earned the world’s first ISASecure CSA certification for its smart buildings products with YORK® YK and YZ centrifugal chillers.    


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Cybersecurity.

Ransomware is Rampant: Is Your HVAC Business Safe?

HVAC contractors should consider outsourcing cybersecurity to a third-party firm
September 26, 2021
While a host of protective measures can limit the risk, outsourcing to a third-party cybersecurity firm may be the safest option.
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A computer screen displays a ransomware message.

HVAC Industry Needs to Prevent Ransomware from Entering Systems

It takes an industry-wide effort to stay ahead of hackers
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
August 25, 2021
HVAC engineers and contractors need to become more aware of cybersecurity, and top management needs to support these efforts as well.
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Privacy Laws.

States Take Up Privacy Laws to Protect Consumer Data

HVAC contractors need to keep up with developments in their markets
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
May 5, 2021
States across the nation are considering laws to protect consumer data, and contractors should pay attention.
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Z-Wave Smart Thermostat.

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
The path to temperature control through smart thermostat technology is more involved than many customers realize.
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Ben Landers of Blue Corona.

Heightened Spam Protection Makes Following Best Practices More Important

HVAC contractors need to avoid appearing as a bad actor
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
December 13, 2020
Concerns over privacy and cybersecurity increased this year, causing email service providers to make filters stricter.
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