What is Secure Connect?
Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) is a method for establishing encrypted and authenticated communication between automation devices using TLS 1.3 and certificate-based authentication, eliminating the vulnerability of unencrypted BACnet traffic.
Technical Definition: A method for establishing encrypted and authenticated communication between automation devices. BACnet/SC (Secure Connect) is the most important implementation in building automation – using TLS 1.3 and certificate-based authentication to protect all BACnet communication.
Why it matters: Traditional BACnet/IP communication is transmitted in clear text without authentication, making it vulnerable to eavesdropping and manipulation. BACnet/SC eliminates this vulnerability in all network segments that have contact with external networks.
HubMind’s view: We require BACnet/SC in all new BACnet installations and in any network segment exposed to external traffic. Security designed in from the start is always cheaper than retrofitted security after a breach.
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