What protocols does SiteConduit support for building automation remote access?

SiteConduit supports BACnet/IP (UDP 47808), Modbus/TCP (TCP 502), Niagara Fox (TCP 4911, 5011), HTTP/HTTPS (TCP 80, 443), and ICMP. The protocol allowlist is configurable per site, and a default-deny bridge filter blocks everything not explicitly permitted.

How does SiteConduit prevent unauthorized lateral movement on building networks?

Every session runs behind a protocol-level firewall with a default-deny bridge filter. Only approved BAS protocols are permitted. Technicians can reach their BACnet controllers and Niagara stations but cannot access file servers, printers, or IT infrastructure. Sessions are also bandwidth-limited to prevent data exfiltration.

Does SiteConduit support compliance and audit requirements?

SiteConduit generates detailed compliance reports with full session history including technician identity, session times, protocols used, and data transferred. Reports export to CSV and are designed to support industry compliance frameworks, insurance renewals, and vendor risk assessments.

How long does it take to deploy SiteConduit at a building site?

Minutes, not months. SiteConduit ships a pre-configured CPE device to your site. Your facilities team plugs it into the building automation network. The device auto-provisions via Zero Touch Provisioning with no on-site IT support required.

Can building owners terminate remote access sessions immediately?

Yes. SiteConduit provides a one-click kill switch that terminates any session in seconds. The encrypted tunnel is disabled, credentials are revoked, and the network bridge is destroyed. Bulk termination is available per-site or across all sites in your organization.

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Tools & Libraries

YABE, BAC0, BACpypes, PyModbus, open-source explorers, diagnostic utilities

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TTool guide

YABE Download: Where to Get Yet Another BACnet Explorer Safely

A search for 'yabe download' returns SourceForge, an unofficial GitHub mirror, and a wall of freeware aggregators that wrap the tool in their own installer; technicians need the authentic, free copy and the handful of requirements to run it.

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ThingsBoard IoT Gateway for Building Automation

Integrating legacy BAS protocols (BACnet, Modbus) with modern IoT platforms.

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VOLTTRON for Building Energy Management

Open-source platform from DOE for building controls and distributed energy, but documentation is fragmented.

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TTool guide

KNX Network Scanning with KNXmap

Auditing and scanning KNXnet/IP gateways for security assessment or device inventory.

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TTool guide

BACnet Discovery Tool (BDT) Setup and Usage

Technicians need a vendor-neutral free tool to verify BACnet/IP communication and discover MS/TP devices through routers.

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YABE (Yet Another BACnet Explorer) Tutorial

Technicians need a free tool to browse BACnet devices but YABE documentation is sparse.

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