KNX IoT: the future lies in IP
KNX has proven itself in self-contained installations, but as control networks expand across different trades and the Internet of Things grows, Yasmin Hashmi explains how the future clearly lies in IP KNX was created over 30 years ago to facilitate the integration of diverse applications from different vendors of smart home and building technology, into […]
Security: the pitfalls of being hacked and how to avoid them using basic IT skills
KNX professionals Andy Ellis and Julio Díaz García point out the pitfalls of an unsecure system, and how to avoid them by investing in basic IT skills. If your KNX system is connected to the outside world, are you sure it’s secure? If not, what are the possible consequences? First, we talk to Andy Ellis […]
Security: configuring KNX Secure systems in ETS
Mark Warburton explains the basics of KNX Secure and gives a step-by-step explanation of how to configure KNX Secure systems in ETS. There are a lot of things that make KNX stand out against other systems – the key one being the standardisation of the system which is represented by over 30 years of backwards […]
KNX Secure: protecting installations from inside and outside
Thomas Weinzierl explains the evolution of KNX Secure, why it is needed, what it comprises, how it works, how it can be applied and what it means for those making KNX products. Communication and data processing are hardly conceivable today without considering security aspects. Indeed, insecure communication systems are fast becoming unacceptable. The way has […]
Best Practice: how to beat the hackers
Mark Warburton gives some great practical advice on how to secure legacy and future KNX systems, with examples of products offering a range of security features and tips on how to take advantage of them. After years of warning of the risks of leaving network ports open, the KNX Association has recently announced that there […]
Interview: Joost Demarest on KNX Secure
With the threat of hacking ever-present, KNX Association has developed KNX Secure – a robust security solution for wired, wireless and IP-based installations. In this exclusive interview with KNXtoday, KNX Association CFO & CTO, Joost Demarest, talks strategy and implementation. KNXtoday: Why is security a priority for KNX Association? JD: In the past, there was […]
KNX Secure Checklist
Checklist for increased security and privacy in KNX installations. https://www.knx.org/knx-en/for-professionals/benefits/knx-secure/KNX-Security-Checklist-en.pdf
KNX Secure – KNX Position Paper on Data Security and Privacy
This paper is intended as a guide for both installers as well as KNX manufacturers to learn about the current measures that can be undertaken to increase security of KNX installations. www.knx.org/wAssets/docs/downloads/Marketing/Flyers/KNX-Secure-Position-Paper/KNX-Secure-Position-Paper_en.pdf
KNX Provides the Tools so Installers can Prevent Cyber Attacks
Smart Buildings are the subject of cyber attacks Smart building installations, including those based on KNX, are increasingly the subject of cyber attacks. In the case of KNX, these attacks can be easily avoided by ensuring that installations are never directly accessible via the Internet unless it is via a VPN. The KNX Association issued […]
JUNG Offers Secure Remote Maintenance of KNX Systems
Hackers stop at nothing! To effectively protect the digital infrastructure in buildings against attacks, facility planners should rely on KNX IP Secure already during installation. It encrypts data communication in the network and ensures secure transmission of all KNX telegrams. Up to eight tunnelling connections can be used for encryption. Using the JUNG KNX IP […]