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The Trillion Dollar Threat: Why Cybersecurity is an FM Emergency

Episode Summary

Host Dr. Matt Tucker speaks with Stacey Shepard, Advisory Board Member at Building Cybersecurity, about the rising threat of cyber attacks on smart workplace infrastructure. They break down the critical differences between IT and Operational Technology (OT), highlight real-world vulnerabilities in building automation, and outline actionable steps facility managers can take to build cyber resilience.

Episode Notes

As smart buildings become more connected, they also become more exposed to cyber threats. In this episode, host Dr. Matt Tucker sits down with Stacey Shepard, Advisory Board Member at Building Cyber Security, to discuss how facility managers can bridge the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) to protect their organizations.

Together, they unpack:

  •  Why global cybercrime is now a multi-trillion-dollar issue impacting business continuity, productivity, and physical safety.
  • Understanding how building automation, HVAC, access control, and IoT devices create non-traditional entry points for bad actors.
  • Lessons learned from high-profile hacks involving ransomware, supply chains, and interconnected smart devices.
  • How FMs can establish strong communication channels with CIOs and C-suite executives.
  • Practical advice on performing asset inventories, reviewing vendor contracts, and leveraging free tools like the 16-step checklist from Building Cyber Security.

Whether managing a single facility or a global portfolio, this episode provides essential strategies for treating cybersecurity as a core component of emergency preparedness and all-hazard resilience.

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Show Contributors

  • Dr. Matt Tucker
  • Stacey Shepard
  • Elizabeth Shelton

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