Depending on which areas of BACS are affected, incorrect configurations can impair operational processes, allow prohibited physical access to protected areas, and cause harm to systems, buildings, and people.
Consider the following examples:
- Incorrectly configured air conditioning, which can lead to overheating and failure of IT systems or, in some weather conditions, even impair people's health
- Building services systems that are not configured in an integrated way, which can lead to personal injury and system damage if, for example, power and extinguishing systems are not operated in a coordinated manner
- Incorrectly configured access systems, which can lead to personal injury if doors cannot be opened in an emergency
These hazards are particularly relevant for BACS when a lack of opportunities to conduct corresponding testing makes it impossible to detect a faulty configuration before going live. This can also occur in the event of a faulty update or a faulty update process that renders a BACS unusable.
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