More and more connected devices are taking over the world of building automation. KNX is right there ensuring systems are secure and extending its network with the IoT.
KNX is well-known in the world of European building automation communications protocols. During the Light + Building fair this year, we talked to Joost Demarest, CTO of KNX, about the threat of cyberattacks and what role the IoT is playing in future developments.
Cybersecurity focus
While cybersecurity was not a focus over 25 years ago when KNX was first designed, today everything is connected to the internet making it a hot topic.
“What we have done in the past three years is updated the system so that you can design products as a manufacturer that offers authentication and or encryption. Authentication means of course t...
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