Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for Facility Managers

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure occur 13 times every second making cybersecurity a top concern for facility managers. In this episode, Stacey Shepherd and E.J. von Schaumburg share how leaders can strengthen resilience, safeguard systems and prepare teams to manage digital risks with the same urgency as physical threats.

 

Every day, critical infrastructure is under siege with about 1.2 million cyberattacks per day. For facility managers, that means cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a frontline responsibility. In today's episode, Stacey Shepherd and E.J. von Schaumburg from Building Cybersecurity, discuss why facility managers must treat digital threats with the same urgency as physical ones and how leaders can use proactive strategies, assessments and insurance awareness to stay prepared. Together, they share how facility managers can build resilience, safeguard their organizations, and lead the way in a world where cyber risk is constant.

00:00 Introduction: The Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks

00:19 Podcast Overview and Guest Introduction

01:23 Understanding Cybersecurity in Facility Management

02:24 The Importance of Data Management

02:54 Building Cybersecurity: Framework and Training

03:38 The Role of Facility Managers in Cybersecurity

05:01 Cybersecurity Training and Preparedness

08:11 Insurance and Risk Management

11:11 Leadership and Legal Implications

11:48 Resources and Conclusion

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This episode is sponsored by ODP Business Solutions!

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