Data protection and data security in the Smart Home

The following applies to servers, operating devices and actuators, as well as all Smart Home devices used in the home: Data protection and technical data security are particularly important issues that must be handled appropriately. Smart Home projects always involve sensitive personal data that you as an installer can access – like the number of residents, when they are at home and when they are out, user behaviour and frequently also camera images in which people are visible. Thanks to our years of experience, we can help you with all your questions and tasks relating to data protection and data security.

The more connected and digitalised our daily life becomes, the greater the need to protect smart installations from tampering and attacks. This is why we recommend Gira KNX Secure. We have integrated the world’s first manufacturer- and application-independent security standard for smart buildings into many of our products for more data security in the Smart Home.

KNX Secure extends the KNX IP protocol so as to reliably safeguard transmitted data (KNX IP Secure). It also protects the classic KNX protocol using encryption and authentication. The security mechanisms take effect as soon as the KNX system is started up via the ETS. Subsequently, during operation, data communication is protected against unauthorised access, tampering and eavesdropping.

With the Gira S1, users can connect easily and reliably to their KNX Smart Home or Gira Alarm Connect security system when they are on the move. Thanks to the new VPN connection, the Gira S1 now offers an additional way of securely accessing the customer’s system remotely. This allows you to control and maintain network devices easily and securely while on the move, including telephone systems, camera systems, networks and other systems.