Cyberattacks the main problem of the Internet of Things
the Internet of Things in smart buildings. The report says that even though everyone is well aware of the risks involved and will complain
"How longer we can complain about cyberattacks if we install the door ourselves and leave it open?" This is a question posed by researchers in connection with the latest data on the growth of the Internet of Things in smart buildings. The report says that even though everyone is well aware of the risks involved and will complain bitterly when a hacker attack is detected, people are still actively buying IoT technology for use in buildings, without properly addressing cybersecurity issues.
Internet hacking is often reported, but people still demand smart buildings and smart homes. Survey polls show that executives consider cyberattacks to be the biggest problem for the Internet of Things, but the same polls show that the vast majority of companies will invest heavily in the Internet of Things anyway. It is not news that cyberattacks can cause significant financial and reputational damage, but people are still buying and integrating vulnerable technologies. The obvious conclusion from these truths is that cybersecurity is not so important, at least for purchasing decisions.
Before the Internet of Things revolution, the security systems of most buildings were autonomous and therefore protected from hackers. The situation began to change with the advent of remote control using permanently connected intelligent sensors.
Lack of a sophisticated approach
Smart buildings and the Internet of Things are no longer considered new technological ecosystems, at least in the context of understanding the risks of cybersecurity. To this day, we know we can't just install ready-made antivirus software and expect it to keep buildings safe, but according to researchers, many building managers still ignore the need for sophisticated cybersecurity approaches.
Today it is known that any connected device (IP video surveillance cameras, smart home sensors, etc.) can provide hackers with an entry point into more sensitive building systems. In 2018, hackers used vulnerabilities in the aquarium's IoT thermometer to gain access to confidential information about high rollers in the Las Vegas casino database. Numerous attacks have been launched through connected printers, thermostats and even physical security devices such as CCTV cameras, security sensors and digital locks. However, in some buildings, poorly protected devices continue to be installed, on which, obviously, users do not pay attention.
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Each IoT device is a possible entry point for hackers. Everything related to the network, from lighting to video surveillance and elevators, must be subject to the same strict security protocols as databases that contain confidential information.
Cybersecurity certification programs can help the construction industry further identify vulnerable devices and objects at greater risk. While basic cybersecurity should be common sense in today's world, we can make a positive difference by clearly presenting risk in a rating system that makes owners, managers, and residents understand when they are at greater risk than most buildings.
This type of open communication about cybersecurity risks also justifies the slow or limited introduction of intelligent technologies in buildings for cybersecurity reasons. Stakeholders must agree that reliable and cybersecurity may require the slow and gradual implementation of IoT.
Smart buildings are a haven for hackers
From unsecured devices to unsecured infrastructure and lack of accountability, the smart home industry has created a haven for hackers who can steal information, maliciously control security systems, and damage businesses, often with relative ease. How long can we blame our cybersecurity problems for the rapid spread of technology before we realize that we are driving this digital transformation? How long can we complain about cyberattacks if we install the door ourselves and leave it open? It is now known that smart buildings pose a risk to cybersecurity, but the more smart homes we create without solving security problems, the more we show that cybersecurity is not so important - and perhaps it should be.
