Measured by enrollment, endowment, and operating budget, this research university is one of the largest universities in the United States. It boasts more than 20 campuses, has an operating budget of over 3 billion USD, a research budget of over 500 million USD, and enrolls more than 40,000 students. It is also designated by the US Congress as a “Land-Grant” university. “Crown Jewels” Exposed to Threats The University’s system design specialist was responsible for operations in over 600 buildings across all campuses. Everything from the operation of doors, elevators, lighting, chillers, and water distribution were all under his control. As such the efficient and secure operation of Modbus and especially BACnet, a data communication protocol for Building Automation and Control

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