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BACnet Insight

BACnet/SC is an addendum to the BACnet pro- The addition of BACnet/SC to the protocol is a best-in-class gateways undergo rigorous pene-
tocol, and what makes it unique in the market- highly proactive response to security issues and tration testing and become BTL Listed. And now,
place is its ability to offer a secure, encrypted is designed to better protect the integrity of the in keeping with technological advancements and
communication datalink layer. BACnet/SC allows network by ensuring that every device is authen- BACnet’s own innovations, future gateways may
for more secure building automation products ticated and authorized. feature BACnet/SC, providing secure, encrypted
and systems in an era marked by cybersecurity communication channels and enhanced features
threats and attacks. Like BACnet, gateway developers take security to better support the integration of emerging IIoT
very seriously, which is one of the reasons that devices and connected systems.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Richard Theron is the Product Manager for
FieldServer™ products at MSA Safety, the
global leader in the development,
manufacture, and supply of safety products
that protect people and facility infrastruc-
ture. Theron works closely with the HVACR
industry in support of MSA HVACR Point Richard Theron
Gas Sensors, Aspirated Leak Detectors, and Product Line ManagerMSA Safety
Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation, as well richard.theron@msasafety.commsasafety.com/fieldserver
as Cloud-enablement of equipment.

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