Penetration Testing for Real Estate
Real estate companies, including commercial property firms, residential developers, property management companies, and REITs, handle significant financial transactions and personal data that attract cybercriminals. Business email compromise (BEC) targeting wire transfers is particularly prevalent in real estate, with attackers impersonating agents, attorneys, or title companies to redirect closing funds.
Property management companies manage tenant personal information, payment data, and building access control systems. Smart building technology, including building management systems (BMS), HVAC controls, and IoT-connected building infrastructure, introduces operational technology risks.
Penetration testing for real estate should cover email security, financial transaction processes, property management platforms, tenant portals, building management systems, and access control infrastructure. Regular penetration testing helps real estate organisations protect against wire fraud, secure tenant data, maintain building systems integrity, and comply with data protection regulations including GDPR and state privacy laws.
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Real Estate Pen Testing FAQs
What is the biggest cyber risk in real estate?+
Business email compromise (BEC) targeting wire transfers during property closings is the most financially damaging cyber threat, with losses often exceeding hundreds of thousands of dollars per incident.
Should smart building systems be pen tested?+
Yes, smart building systems (BMS, HVAC, access control, CCTV) should be tested as they can be exploited to gain network access, disrupt building operations, or compromise physical security.
What property management systems need testing?+
Testing should cover tenant portals, payment processing, maintenance request systems, access control management, and any platforms handling personal data or financial transactions.