Does IT and OT Cybersecurity Vocabulary Have You Mystified? 

Bridge the communication gap between facilities and IT teams with a practical cybersecurity glossary designed for building operations.

As building systems become more connected, facility and IT teams are increasingly expected to collaborate. Shared terminology helps teams communicate more effectively and make better security decisions.  
Who This Glossary is For: Built for Both IT and Facilities Teams
  • managers
    Facility Managers
  • access
    Building Engineers
  • it-managers
    IT Managers
  • leaders
    Operations Leaders
  • stakeholders
    Security Stakeholders
Speak the same cybersecurity language across your organization.
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