BACnet
Bacnet
BACnet
What is BACnet?
Digital transformation for the built environment is heavily dependent on one common enabler – an open, interoperable integration platform that seamlessly integrates intelligent buildings, smart cities, and a resilient grid.Â
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Enter BACnet (Building Automation and Control Network).Â
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Originally designed for HVAC communication in 1987, it has now become the foremost global standard for driving interoperability among diverse devices and equipment in modern buildings, for an energy efficient and green world.Â
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Find out how BACnet bridges the worlds of IT and Building Automation Systems.
BACnet Secure Connect
What is BACnet Secure Connect?
Built on the BACnet protocol, BACnet/SC is an encrypted form of BACnet communication which addresses the growing need for cybersecurity in smart buildings. BACnet/SC’s inherent security capabilities operate inside the BACnet protocol, negating the need for virtual private networks and sophisticated firewalls, or separation of IT networks from the building automation system network.
Why is BACnet Secure Connect required?
The IoT network in smart buildings is highly complex and constantly evolving, with new devices and protocols from third-party vendor regularly introducing new devices and protocols. This introduces potential vulnerabilities and security risks. To address security concerns effectively, utilising standardised IP network infrastructures for BACnet communication is essential, and that’s where an inherent security technology like the BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) comes in.