Cybersecurity in Smart Buildings

Duncan is the Project Infrastructure Lead at One Sightsolutions, one of the UK's leading Master Systems Integrators, his role is there to help bridge the gap between IT and OT, and R&D and Operations.

The role includes offering IP network expertise and assistance to project engineers and third parties to allow smooth integration and conversation between IT and OT partners on various smart building projects across London. Amongst many things this has included deep analysis of behaviour of IoT devices on IP networks, and diagnosis of erroneous broadcast BACnet traffic on internetworks with hundreds of devices.

Tasks often involve working with large data sets such as network scans and COBie data drops from BIM exports, and leveraging tools to enable quick scraping, cleansing, and validation of properties such as asset identifiers to ensure uniqueness and that they are well formed in accordance with prescribed naming conventions.

Duncan is a proven technical enthusiast with a keen eye for quality, consistency, clarity and maximum efficiency. Coming from a strong background founded in computer science and IT networking, he transitioned to the smart building/IoT sphere in 2011. This included programming the underlying KNX and DALI building automation systems that run The Crystal, one of the greenest buildings in the world, a year after graduating with a degree in Computer Science from Loughborough University. The Crystal went on to be a finalist for the Best International KNX Project in the category Europe at the KNX Awards 2014, and won KNX Installation of the Year at the KNX UK Annual Awards 2014.

Over the years Duncan has worked very closely with the developers at Tridium, offering advice and recommendations on the new KNX driver for the Niagara Framework, along with architecting web-based tools that validate smart building systems against sets of defined naming conventions and CAD drawings, to wipe out human error.

After the completion of an apprenticeship in Machining and Fitting followed by a BSc in Engineering with Business Studies in the mid-1980’s, Jon started his career in the Building Services sector with Landis and Gyr as a Sales Engineer and progressed to a Senior Project Engineer.

Over the subsequent decade Jon developed his skills/experience of controls through a variety of different challenges ranging from telephone-controlled lighting systems to medical electronics, process controls and machine automation. After 12 years of controls experience, he identified a gap in the market for a customer-led (as opposed to product-led) controls company and as a result InTandem Systems Ltd was formed. This 35+ year career has enabled Jon to experience and contribute to an extensive range of projects and initiatives in the controls sector and to invest significantly in the development of future BMS Controls Engineers. He is a past President of the BCIA, a Fellow of CIBSE, a CIBSE Council Member, Chair of the CIBSE IT & Controls Group, Chair of the CIBSE AI Working Group, a Chartered Engineer, a UCL Industry Advisor, an EPA Assessor for the BMS Trailblazer Apprenticeship and promotes professional development for all Building Services Engineers.

Anthony is an Intelligent Building specialist at Honeywell Building Automation. He is involved with all aspects of building management system (BMS) planning, from helping ensure the optimum occupant experience, through to next generation energy management and digitisation of the building.

There is a growing demand for BMS installations to support wellbeing and productivity while also delivering flexibility and sustainability. Anthony’s 30 years’ experience in the building industry has equipped him with the knowledge required to assist in this rapidly changing marketplace and help support projects that can fully meet client goals.

Anthony has project experience across a wide range of market segments, including commercial office space, healthcare, retail, residential, data and education.

Netza is a Chartered Engineer and senior leader with over 25 years’ experience spanning real estate, facilities, sustainability, and corporate ESG strategy. He has a proven track record of delivering operational excellence, leading technical teams, and driving net zero pathways across global organisations. Skilled at board-level reporting, stakeholder engagement, and implementing innovative building performance strategies that reduce emissions, enhance efficiency, and strengthen ESG ratings. Experienced trustee and advisor with governance expertise in both corporate and non-profit sectors. Netza Jack is also a Warwick Business School Alumni,

Netza has also worked for a wide range of recognized companies such as British Land, Tishman Speyer and The FA, implementing new technologies such as building metering and battery storage technology, green initiatives and strategies for building optimisation and carbon reporting. He is also a previous winner of the CIBSE Building Performance Awards, recognised for Building Operation and recently shortlisted for 2025 CIBSE Engineer of the Year.

His current roles focused on providing strategic leadership as well as the operational performance management of Engineering (and other related services), ensuring that the day-to-day operation is delivered to a high standard with efficient and smart performance.

Netza is currently in the process of implementing a data-led predictive maintenance (DLM) system with Engineering firm, TwentyOne Engineering. Although this technology and its methods are at an infancy stage, Netza is currently leading on its delivery, and has identified that the Building Services industry would require trained/ tech-savvy staff with the right insight to manage and operate these new systems. His article covering this topic has been posted on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/has-pandemic-presented-clear-pathway-introduction-fm-jack-ceng-ciwfm/?trackingId=jJT1vqHUSsuNUA9evgkdwg%3D%3D