Building security summarizes all measures for securing an object. In addition to the protection of the actual building, the people in the building must also be protected. Building protection includes access control, video surveillance or burglar alarm systems. Burglar-resistant doors and windows are also part of building security.

Measures that increase the safety of people in the building include escape route safety systems and emergency call systems. Fire alarm systems that automatically call the fire and rescue services in the event of an emergency are also part of building security.

Networked door, access, smoke detection and other smart IoT systems can take the security of people and materials to a new level. On the other hand, increasing connectivity also makes buildings more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Cybersecurity is therefore an important topic in the digitalization of building security.

In addition, digitization can improve maintenance and thus also ensure building safety. Cloud-based solutions make it easier to schedule and coordinate safety-relevant checks of fire extinguishers, for example. The results of the checks are collected centrally without information being lost.