Mark Lien, Osram Sylvania.
Mark Lien, Osram Sylvania.
Mark Lien, Osram Sylvania.
Mark Lien, Osram Sylvania.
Mark Lien, Osram Sylvania.

Cybersecurity a Growing Concern in Lighting Systems

Dec. 22, 2015
A panel discussion posted by the National Lighting Bureau looks at the questions around security and privacy in modern lighting systems.

With the growth of connected lighting systems that via Wi-Fi, Li-Fi and sensor features function as an IT network as much as a lighting system, concerns for security and privacy in lighting systems are growing as well. The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) posted an interesting panel discussion from its recent Annual Lighting Forum, titled “Shedding Light on Light”, which it produced in conjunction with the EdisonReport, focused on cybersecurity risks.

Participants Mark Lein, government and industry relations director of Osram Sylvania, James Yorgey, technical applications manager for Lutron Electronics, and Marty Reisberg, director of curriculum development for the Electrical Training Alliance, discussed many aspects of the threats and the steps manufacturers and installers can take to provide better security.

Ranging from lighting devices deliberately developed to broadcast private conversations of people nearby to system architecture considerations to contractor qualification and education, the conversation raises visibility on an often-overlooked risk that comes with new lighting system technologies and the systems’ role as a backbone for Internet of Things (IoT) deployments.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of EC&M, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Electrical Conduit Comparison Chart

CHAMPION FIBERGLASS electrical conduit is a lightweight, durable option that provides lasting savings when compared to other materials. Compare electrical conduit types including...

Fiberglass Electrical Conduit Chemical Resistance Chart

This information is provided solely as a guide since it is impossible to anticipate all individual site conditions. For specific applications which are not covered in this guide...

Considerations for Direct Burial Conduit

Installation type plays a key role in the type of conduit selected for electrical systems in industrial construction projects. Above ground, below ground, direct buried, encased...

How to Calculate Labor Costs

Most important to accurately estimating labor costs is knowing the approximate hours required for project completion. Learn how to calculate electrical labor cost.