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Find 5Q's insights regarding technology and cyber security for commercial real estate organizations below. Use the sections below to find the specific insights you are looking for.

Is Your Cyber Culture Working For You?

While many companies have established cultural expectations for financial integrity, personal conduct, ethical behavior, and fiduciary responsibility, the same expectations need to be established for cyber awareness, resilience, and behavior.

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Cyber Security

5Q's thought-leaders provide advice, best practices, and explanations of optimal cyber strategies.

Managed Services

Learn more about how a managed services company can greatly improve operations for CRE.

CIO/CISO Leadership

Articles about how fractional IT and Cyber Security Leadership can assist CRE organizations like yours.

Technology Projects

Read more about how different technology projects can be managed and optimized for CRE companies.

Multifamily

Find specific articles about technology and cyber security for multifamily organizations here.

REITs

Learn more about the top technology and cyber security standards and practices for REIT's.

Student Housing

Learn more about the technologies student housing organizations can use and how to secure them.

Industrial

Click below to see 5Q's insights specific to the Industrial real estate industry.

Events

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Safeguarding EV Charging Stations: The Power of Cybersecurity Partnerships

Jul 7, 20232 min read

Safeguarding EV Charging Stations: The Power of Cybersecurity Partnerships

As the number of EV charging stations increases, so does the importance of addressing cyber security vulnerabilities.

A Case for Multi-Layered Cyber Security Protections: The MOVEit Breach

Jun 30, 20232 min read

A Case for Multi-Layered Cyber Security Protections: The MOVEit Breach

The recent Zero Day exploit news MOVEit is another indication that cyber protection requires a multi-layered approach.

Enhancing Industrial Real Estate Operations: MSP and Cyber Security Partnerships

Jun 2, 20233 min read

Managed Services

Enhancing Industrial Real Estate Operations: MSP and Cyber Security Partnerships

Ensuring the security and smooth operation of industrial real estate companies' has become a top priority.

5 Reasons Why Cyber Security Advisory is a Game Changer for CRE Companies

May 26, 20233 min read

5 Reasons Why Cyber Security Advisory is a Game Changer for CRE Companies

Cyber security advisors can provide a multitude of valuable services that will protect commercial real estate organizations.

Students are Not Student Housing Companies’ Biggest Liability…Cyber Security Is

May 12, 20233 min read

Student Housing

Students are Not Student Housing Companies’ Biggest Liability…Cyber Security Is

Students need a comfortable, safe, and cyber safe living environment. Use the Summer to prepare for fall move-ins.

The Consequences of Neglecting Building Management System Updates

Apr 28, 20232 min read

The Consequences of Neglecting Building Management System Updates

In the race to improve efficiency and tenant experiences, building owners often overlook regular updates for building management systems.

Don't Leave Your Cyber Strategy to Luck, Use These 5 Principles to Construct Your Strategy

Mar 17, 20233 min read

Don't Leave Your Cyber Strategy to Luck, Use These 5 Principles to Construct Your Strategy

Commercial real estate organizations own and operate vast amounts of sensitive data, critical assets, and properties that are at risk.

Why Ongoing OT System Monitoring is the Key to Securing Your CRE Properties

Mar 3, 20232 min read

Why Ongoing OT System Monitoring is the Key to Securing Your CRE Properties

Commercial real estate organizations often rely on operational technology (OT) systems to manage their properties, such as HVAC systems, ele

Is Property Technology Making Multifamily Organizations More Susceptible to Cyber–Attacks?

Feb 17, 20232 min read

Is Property Technology Making Multifamily Organizations More Susceptible to Cyber–Attacks?

As multifamily organizations continue to incorporate more technology and internet-connected devices into their properties, the importance...

Could Charging Electric Cars Lead to a Cyber Attack?

Feb 10, 20233 min read

Could Charging Electric Cars Lead to a Cyber Attack?

As the adoption of the electric vehicle increases, the decentralization of charging electric vehicles at either the home or the workplace...

Don Goldstein and Veronica Unnikrishnan Talk Smart Building Cyber Attacks with Lewis Martin

Jan 4, 20231 min read

Don Goldstein and Veronica Unnikrishnan Talk Smart Building Cyber Attacks with Lewis Martin

Don Goldstein and Veronica Unnikrishnan recently joined Lewis Martin of CM Industrial to discuss smart building cyber attacks.

Cyber Smart Buildings - Network Design

Nov 2, 20222 min read

Cyber Smart Buildings - Network Design

Building Operational Technology (“OT”) devices require a network that allows devices to communicate over both IP and non-IP networks....

Operational Technology and IoT Asset Management

Oct 13, 20222 min read

Operational Technology and IoT Asset Management

Do you know what Operational Technology (“OT”) and IoT networks, end point devices and internet connections are in your building?

Securing Passwords for OT Networks

Oct 11, 20222 min read

Securing Passwords for OT Networks

Article Written By: Julius Caten The topic of passwords is on every login screen, including account creation screens and password reset...

It’s Time to Use MFA Personally and Professionally

Oct 4, 20222 min read

It’s Time to Use MFA Personally and Professionally

Article Written by: Julius Caten Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a “security technology that...

Top Cybersecurity Tips for Vacation

Jul 8, 20221 min read

Top Cybersecurity Tips for Vacation

Summer Vacation is here and millions of people will be traveling! Here are some tips to help keep you cyber safe!

Things to Consider When Looking for Cyber Insurance

Jun 28, 20221 min read

Things to Consider When Looking for Cyber Insurance

Today is National Insurance Awareness Day! Cyber Insurance is an area that is not well understood by many firms, especially SMBs. Below...

What is a Cyber Vulnerability?

Mar 15, 20222 min read

What is a Cyber Vulnerability?

What is a cyber vulnerability, and how vulnerable am I? This is a question we often get from customers, and it’s important to know the...

6 Steps to Protecting Your Building Management or Building Automation Systems

Oct 22, 20213 min read

6 Steps to Protecting Your Building Management or Building Automation Systems

Given the thin margins in commercial real estate, a cyber security incident can have real consequences for profitability.

Return-to-Work Security Risks: Better Protect Your Building

Sep 13, 20212 min read

Return-to-Work Security Risks: Better Protect Your Building

To protect your assets and keep employees safe, we recommend first implementing a Zero Trust security model in your network.

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