Deloitte’s 2021 commercial real estate outlook reports that 44% of surveyed commercial real estate executives believe that cybersecurity is one of the biggest challenges they face when digitizing their properties. To mitigate cyber risks, 5Q, a technology solutions company focused on the commercial real estate industry, has partnered with Tempered Networks to bring its 5Q Managed Security strategy to clients, including the new zero trust architecture solution – ZeTA (Zero Trust Architecture).
The 5Q Managed Security Strategy aims to limit exposure and impact from cyber threats by better protecting OT perimeters, assets within the perimeters and reducing vulnerabilities through the following methods:
- Securing the perimeter
- Monitoring and detecting
- Responding effectively
- Actionable reporting
5Q leverages Tempered’s Airwall platform as the foundation for ZeTA, a new solution that provides network segmentation and secures remote access between any two systems over a global public network or within the confines of an on-premises infrastructure. ZeTA combines 5Q’s commercial real estate, managed services and cybersecurity expertise, offering a more secure, easier to manage network infrastructure through isolating communications, consistent secure remote access and managing legacy upgrades.
“Protecting the ‘crown jewels’ of our clients’ assets is our top priority, as that information is most valuable to threat actors,” says Don Goldstein, president and CISO of 5Q. “Our partnership with Tempered allows us to leverage our strengths, as well as theirs, to provide a comprehensive zero trust solution addressing the most common vulnerabilities in commercial real estate networks. Through ZeTA, our customers will have robust protection that keeps their systems and information hidden from public internet access.”
As commercial real estate companies evolve with digital transformation and developers are integrating new “smart” technologies into their buildings, systems are exposed to increased vulnerability to cyber-attacks that must be addressed. The application of Tempered’s Airwall technology helps 5Q quickly secure OT networks across a portfolio before remediation efforts begin, creating a more cost-effective solution, and enhanced remote access protection to keep clients’ most critical data and assets secure.
“The desire for connectivity and the increasing use of remote access, especially in commercial real estate, calls for enhanced protection from cyber threats,” said Keith Beeman, CEO of Tempered Networks. “This is why we created Airwall, the virtual airgap. Through this partnership, 5Q will secure customers’ critical infrastructure with best-in-class zero trust protection.”
ZeTA is part of 5Q’s Managed Security Strategy, which includes 5Q Centry, a SOC-as-a-Service solution, and 5Q Ceeker, a configuration monitor. To learn more about this partnership and 5Q’s Managed Security Strategy, visit 5qpartners.com.
About 5Q
5Q is the authority for technology management in all sectors of commercial real estate. The company provides the full spectrum of IT solutions through four service teams – 5Q LeadRE, 5Q Connect, 5Q Cyber and 5Q TechIQ, including CIO level leadership, cyber security strategy, help desk support, onsite IT operations, and more. Headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis, 5Q helps clients maximize technology efficiency, security and compliance. Learn more at 5qpartners.com.
About Tempered Networks
Tempered Airwall protects critical infrastructure with the industry’s only, truly native Zero Trust platform. Think of us as the virtual air gap protecting the systems in buildings, the medical devices in a hospital, the machines on a factory floor. These are all use cases we solve today. Airwall allows you to easily secure things and facilities while still allowing you to monitor and connect to them remotely, from anywhere. Visit https://tempered.io.
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