Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for Facility Managers

Every day, critical infrastructure is under siege with about 1.2 million cyberattacks per day. For facility managers, that means cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a frontline responsibility. In today's episode, Stacey Shepard and E.J. von Schaumburg from Building Cybersecurity, discuss why facility managers must treat digital threats with the same urgency as physical ones and how leaders can use proactive strategies, assessments and insurance awareness to stay prepared. Together, they share how facility managers can build resilience, safeguard their organizations, and lead the way in a world where cyber risk is constant.Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by ODP Business Solutions! 00:00 Introduction: The Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks00:19 Podcast Overview and Guest Introduction01:23 Understanding Cybersecurity in Facility Management02:24 The Importance of Data Management02:54 Building Cybersecurity: Framework and Training03:38 The Role of Facility Managers in Cybersecurity05:01 Cybersecurity Training and Preparedness08:11 Insurance and Risk Management11:11 Leadership and Legal Implications11:48 Resources and Conclusion Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org