Why Cybersecurity Needs Facilities Managers

Content Smart Buildings & Technology Why Cybersecurity Needs Facilities Managers 05 November 2026 | Updated 04 November 2026 Terry Keller, Chief Technology Officer at MRI Software, looks at why cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a challenge for facilities managers, rather than something that sits solely with IT teams.

Connected building systems are changing the role of facilities teams in cybersecurity.

Facilities teams know which contractors should be connecting, what maintenance has been authorised and whether system data reflects conditions on site.

Facilities teams understand operational requirements and the consequences of downtime, while IT can assess connectivity, security and support arrangements.

Building Awareness Into Everyday Work Training should reflect the decisions facilities teams make, supported by reporting procedures and joint exercises with IT.