Dan Hughes, Alpha Property Insight; published by RICS | June 2025

This paper explores the growing risk landscape tied to the digitalization of the built environment, with input from experts at Landsec, WiredScore, Jacobs, Knight Frank, and Clifford Chance. Topics include cybersecurity vulnerabilities, data privacy, software obsolescence, and dependencies created by converging IT and OT systems. It proposes regulatory frameworks and cross-sector collaboration to ensure smart buildings are secure, resilient, and fit for the digital era.

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