E – 3132 Smart Building Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Modern buildings have evolved into complex cyber-physical environments where operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) converge through building automation systems, IoT devices, and cloud-based management platforms. The global smart building market reached approximately 80 billion dollars in 2023 and is projected to exceed 150 billion dollars by 2028. However, with this technological transformation comes substantial cybersecurity risk: nearly 40 percent of smart building systems experienced at least one cyberattack attempt in 2023, with the average cost of a building system cyber incident exceeding 2.4 million dollars.

This comprehensive course introduces building professionals to the essential principles of cybersecurity for smart buildings and building automation systems. Participants will learn how to identify and assess cybersecurity threats targeting building systems, understand attack vectors specific to building automation and IoT environments, implement appropriate security controls and network architectures, and develop incident response procedures appropriate for building operations. The course covers relevant standards and frameworks including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and IEC 62443 industrial automation security standards.

By completing this course, participants will gain the knowledge needed to protect building systems from emerging cyber threats while maintaining the operational availability that building occupants and owners require. Whether you are a facilities manager, building engineer, systems integrator, or design professional, this course will equip you with the foundational cybersecurity knowledge essential for modern building practice.