The Quiet Before the Storm: Why Preventive Maintenance Is Your Best Cybersecurity Defense

Preventive maintenance is not just about avoiding equipment failures in commercial buildings. This episode explores how outdated firmware, default passwords, undocumented devices, and deferred updates can turn HVAC, access control, and other connected systems into cybersecurity risks. Learn why facilities and IT teams need a shared maintenance and security process. What you'll learn: • Why outdated building-system firmware creates cyber risk • How unknown devices and default credentials become entry points • What facilities and IT teams should include in a shared process Listen to the full episode of Built, Wired & Secured for practical guidance on protecting connected building systems through preventive maintenance. Review the systems under your responsibility before a small maintenance gap becomes a larger security issue. Learn more: https://www.gdstech.tech/ https://riser.management/ https://builtwiredsecured.com #BuiltWiredSecured #Cybersecurity #CommercialRealEstate #SmartBuildings #PreventiveMaintenance