SMART BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Security and Safety

Topic

Data Security

Question #

S1.1 Data Storage

Question

Is stored data secure and redundant?

Applicability

Applicable to All Buildings

Answer

Yes or No or Partial

Description

Maintaining backed-up databases reduces loss from equipment and software failures and improves the ability to restore operation after failure

Requirements

  1. Conduct monthly database back-ups of all integrated software systems
  2. Store database back-ups in a separate software environment to protect against software failure

Documentation

  • Digital Enablement Specifications (BMS)
  • Vendor documentation (specifications, commissioning report, technical reports, functionality design reports)
  • Compliance Registers
  • Use case — Benefits Realization Report
  • Integrations Report
  • Sensor markups/riser drawings/as-built drawings

Lead

Other Notes

Scoring

Yes – 3/3, No – 0/3, Partial – 1/3

Scoring Notes

Full points awarded if all items above are met, partial points awarded if one item is met

Verification