MTG & MBS:
Scaling Secure Building Automation
Security doesn't end with a certificate
BACnet/SC lays the foundation for secure communication in building automation.
However, as the number of networked devices increases, a new challenge arises:
Certificates must be issued, distributed, monitored, and renewed in a timely manner.
What can still be done manually in small facilities quickly becomes an organizational challenge in larger properties.
The Challenge
Modern building automation requires secure identities for devices, systems, and communication connections.
Without structured certificate management, the following issues arise:
Significant manual effort
Error-prone processes
Expired certificates
Security risks
Increased operating expenses
Certificate management quickly becomes a critical success factor, especially in large BACnet/SC infrastructures.
: The SolutionMTG and MBS work together to integrate modern public-key infrastructures with building automation. The MTG Corporate PKI handles the secure issuance and management of certificates.
The MBS PKI Gateway integrates these processes into BACnet/SC infrastructures and enables automated communication between devices and certification authorities.
Based on the open EST standard, a seamless process is established that spans the entire certificate lifecycle.
The result
Automated Certificate Distribution
Fewer manual processes
Greater operational reliability
Scalable security architectures
Future-proof BACnet/SC infrastructures
Fewer sources of error
Typical areas of application
Critical Infrastructure
Company Locations
Campus Solutions
Industrial facilities
Hospitals
Public institutions
Large BACnet/SC networks
Achieving more together
MTG brings decades of experience in public-key infrastructure and certificate management to the table.
MBS integrates these technologies with the requirements of modern building automation. The MBS PKI Gateway is based on the open standard protocol EST and can generally be used with any PKI system that supports this standard.
Together, we create a solution that not only enables security but also makes it manageable in day-to-day operations.
Built for the future.
Building automation isn't just about integrating devices.
It begins when systems work together securely, reliably, and scalably.
Want to learn more?
Talk to our experts about BACnet/SC, automated certificate management, and secure building automation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BACnet/SC?
BACnet/SC (Secure Connect) is a secure extension of the BACnet standard that uses modern encryption technologies for communication.
Why do BACnet/SC devices need certificates?
Certificates ensure that devices can be uniquely identified and that only authorized systems communicate with one another.
What is a PKI?
A Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) manages digital certificates and provides the foundation for secure communication.
What is EST?
EST (Enrollment over Secure Transport) is a standard protocol for the automated issuance and renewal of certificates.
Why is automated certificate management important?
As the number of devices increases, manually managing certificates becomes increasingly time-consuming and prone to errors.
For which types of systems is automated certificate management suitable?
Particularly large BACnet/SC infrastructures, critical infrastructures, hospitals, industrial facilities, and campus solutions benefit from this.
