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Why Facility Managers Need to Prioritize Cyber Safety

Episode Summary

Stacey Shepard, Lucian Niemeyer, and Rob Murchison discuss the IFMA-Building Cyber Security partnership and the importance of educating FM professionals on connected technologies and cyber risk mitigation strategies.

Episode Notes

Today we are joined by Stacey Shepard, President of Shepard Global Strategies, Lucian Niemeyer, CEO of Building Cybersecurity, and Rob Murchison Co-founder of Intelligent Buildings, LLC. Together they discuss the strategic partnership between IFMA and Building Cyber Security (BSC) as well as enhancing the facility management awareness of the opportunities and challenges associated with connected technologies, and looks to develop FM training for cyber risk mitigation.

Topics Covered:

  • WHY should FMs care about operational technology and the risks associated?
  • WHAT are actions that FMs can take to enhance operational resilience?
  • HOW do FMs enhance education and awareness to address both opportunities and cyber threats in connected environments?

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Show Contributors

  • Stacey Shepard
  • Rob Murchison
  • Lucian Niemeyer
  • Elizabeth Shelton

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