Modern building management systems are increasingly exposed to evolving cyber threats, according to Jeremy Morgan, principal risk and solutions consultant at Industrial Defender. He highlights that these systems face significant risks from both third‑party access and insider threats, noting that such attack vectors are not new but are growing more damaging. Cybercriminals have exploited building systems to disrupt operations by disabling HVAC controls or restricting physical access to facilities. Morgan emphasizes that automated security tools play a critical role in detecting and mitigating these threats by improving visibility, identifying abnormal behavior, and strengthening defenses around connected building technologies.

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