Assessing the Threat: Weaving Cybersecurity into the Building Development Process

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 2022 · LD+A

OSTI ID:1888786

Francik, Paul D. ^[1]; Poplawski, Michael E. ^[1]; Ashley, Travis D. ^[1]

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1. BATTELLE (PACIFIC NW LAB)

Today’s connected lighting systems have the potential to reduce energy consumption and operational costs via the use of the data they collect and share with other building systems (e.g., HVAC, building automation, security). However, many market available products are new to being networked, and when networked components in lighting and other building systems are not sufficiently secured, they present opportunities for criminals to exploit. Further, security vulnerabilities in one system can be used as lateral steppingstones that allow access to other prized assets on the same network. These cybersecurity concerns could deter the adoption and use of connected systems, which then could jeopardize long-term national objectives for reduced energy usage. The workflows described here and presented in more detail in the referenced reports are examples of how these frameworks and tools can be put to practical use during system design and specification.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 1888786
• Report Number(s): PNNL-SA-171970
• Journal Information: LD+A, Journal Name: LD+A Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 52
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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