In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, host Greg Walker, CEO of the Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB), sits down with Louis Parks, CEO and Chairman of Veridify Security, for the first installment of a three-part series on Building Cybersecurity. This conversation, titled Cybersecurity 101, introduces the fundamentals of protecting building systems and connected devices, highlighting how operational technology (OT) networks differ from traditional IT systems, the vulnerabilities common to BACnet and Modbus, and why cybersecurity has become an essential part of modern building operations. It’s a practical and insightful discussion for anyone looking to understand the evolving risks and defenses shaping today’s smart buildings.