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Elite Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Announces Upgraded Website

Now offers secure sockets layer and more efficient server

February 8, 2017

Elite Heating, Cooling and Plumbing recently announced the launch of its redesigned and upgraded website. The new site has been upgraded to HTTPS offering valued clients and future clients with better online protection. Along with added protection, it provides clients with a new more efficient server, ensuring a positive user experience along with the addition of a faster appointment setting feature.

Hacking A/C Systems Remotely a Threat to the Grid

Warning over remote manipulation of office a/c systems to create a demand surge and grid shut down

December 5, 2016

According to WIRED magazine, researchers have highlighted the issue of remotely manipulating home and office air conditioners to create a surge and take down the power grid. The hack targets remote shut-off devices that utilities install on air conditioners to conserve energy during peak summer periods.

Johnson Controls, Federal Government Sign Agreement on Cybersecurity

Will help secure our nation’s critical infrastructure from those with malicious intent

November 10, 2016

To improve cyber-threat information sharing and analysis, Johnson Controls, a leader in energy efficiency and building controls, announced a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Cybersecurity and Communications.

Thermostat Manufacturers Work to Keep User Data Safe

Cybersecurity is top of mind for makers of internet-connected HVAC thermostats and controls

Jen Anesi

October 17, 2016

Industry manufacturers have been actively working to ensure customer data are safe and secure.

Contractors who offer IoT devices, such as thermostats, can take steps to help keep consumer data safe, including encouraging homeowners to change their passwords.

Cybersecurity and the IoT

Keeping data safe can be a complex problem

Joanna R. Turpin

August 8, 2016

It takes a village to keep data safe, with manufacturers, contractors, and consumers all playing a role. But there is no question that manufacturers will continue to take the lead in cybersecurity, designing products that help keep customers safe and secure.

What the Hack is Going On with Your Website?

Dealing with a hacked website can be very costly

Ben Landers

July 4, 2016

Every week, my office receives at least a half dozen calls from small, local business owners in desperate need of a hacked website cleanup, and the volume of these calls appears to be increasing.

Beware the BMS Bandits

Building management system security is an important issue

May 23, 2016

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Building Performance Conference and Exhibition was dominated by talks on building management system (BMS) security and the influence of occupant behavior on building performance.

A truly mobile building automation system user experience — one that is responsively designed and can be accessed from any device without downloading an app — is now more in demand than ever before.

It’s All About the BAS

Automation’s future is driven by convergence, security, and mobilization

Joanna R. Turpin

May 9, 2016

Building owners and managers are seeking experienced system integrators who can help guide them through the complex process of choosing a total BAS solution that goes well beyond just controlling the heating and cooling equipment.

UL Launches Cybersecurity Assurance Program

Will help vendors in assessing security risks and help purchasers of products in mitigating risk

April 19, 2016

UL (Underwriters Laboratories) has announced its new Cybersecurity Assurance Program (UL CAP). UL CAP uses the new UL 2900 series of standards to offer testable cybersecurity criteria for network-connectable products and systems to assess software vulnerabilities and weaknesses, minimize exploitation, and more.

Securing Networks Against Outside Threats

January 24, 2016

Hackers are creating cyber security threats in all types of networks. This session, with a panel of experts, will discuss industry best practices for securing data and control networks and a roadmap for risk assessment and solutions.