OT Security in Building Automation: Expert Talk with Tim Bauer

Modern buildings are highly interconnected. Heating, ventilation, access control, lighting, and fire alarm systems rely on controllers, sensors, actuators, and traditional IT systems. This creates security challenges similar to those found in industrial OT environments.

Yet, building automation is often overlooked – especially in factory floors. Failures in these systems can directly impact production. At the same time, responsibilities have often evolved over time, and systems are operated for years without being adequately addressed by traditional IT or OT security processes.

In our Expert Talk, we’ll explain why building automation should be considered part of OT – and why a robust asset inventory forms the foundation for assessing risks and prioritizing concrete measures.

Tim Bauer and Peter Lukesch will discuss exactly this, covering the following topics, among others:

• Why building automation is part of OT from a security perspective
• Which systems are easily overlooked in asset management
• Why clear lines of responsibility are crucial for secure operation
• Which asset data is important for evaluation and prioritization
• Why network security plays a central role in building automation

Tim Bauer is FACHSPRECHPARTNER for IT/OT in the fields of building automation, facility management, and building operators. He has a background in IT and has been working in IT security for over 18 years. For the past ten years, he has focused exclusively on OT and OT security, particularly in the field of building automation.

Peter Lukesch, CEO of ondeso, holds a degree in electrical engineering and computer engineering. For many years, he served as an IT manager responsible for office and production environments and has more than ten years of experience in medical and military IT security.

Here you can find the recording:
(German only)