Johnson Controls has announced a new partnership with Tempered Networks to provide best-in-class secure communications and network management for its OpenBlue smart buildings technology ecosystem.
Tempered Airwall protects critical infrastructure using what the software developer and vendor describes as the "industry's only, truly native Zero Trust platform".
The agreement allows Johnson Controls to deploy Tempered Airwall as a core component of OpenBlue service offerings to protect building automation customers worldwide. OpenBlue is deployed in many different types of facility where there is clear demand for improved cybersecurity and management, including commercial and civic workplaces, hospitals, schools, campuses, and stadiums.
Tempered Airwall protects critical infrastructure using what the software developer and vendor describes as the "industry's only, truly native Zero Trust platform".
Vijay Sankaran, vice president and chief technology officer at Johnson Controls, comments: "The acceleration of digital transformation means our customers are realizing the benefits of operating smart buildings that are increasingly data-enabled and require the strongest levels of cybersecurity.
Jason Christman, the company's vice president and chief product security officer, says: "We are enabling Johnson Controls technicians to securely access and manage equipment at a customer site from anywhere using zero trust software defined networking and military-grade encryption, rendering building systems invisible to unauthorized users and potential attacks."
Keith Beeman, Tempered Networks CEO, adds: "Critical infrastructure is being hacked daily because digital transformation has made it vulnerable. The network solutions that worked in the past, like adding yet another firewall, are no longer effective.
"With Airwall's native zero trust platform, building automation systems can now be safely and optimally managed from anywhere."
