Realcomm 2025 | Precon Accelerator: CRE Cybersecurity Forum

June 2 | 8:00 am - 10:30 am | Savannah Convention Center

In an era of volatile geopolitical dynamics, highly organized cyber attacks are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities in both real estate enterprises as well as critical infrastructure. As innovative building systems drive operational efficiencies, they also introduce new complexities in cybersecurity and privacy strategies for the built environment.

Smart building technologies—such as BMS, IoT devices and wireless systems—can pose significant risks, potentially impacting life safety if not properly secured. With the rapid expansion of managed and unmanaged access points to building data and operational systems, owners and operators face unique challenges in safeguarding smart buildings. Traditional IT cybersecurity frameworks often fall short for operational technology (OT) in connected environments, necessitating a tailored approach.

The CRE Cybersecurity Forum will explore best practices for securing the built environment and convene industry thought leaders to address today’s most pressing cyber threats and ransomware risks. Developed in collaboration with the Real Estate Cyber Consortium (RECC), this Forum will provide actionable insights to help building owners and operators fortify their cybersecurity strategies.

Co-Chairs

Greg Fitzpatrick Cochrane Supply

Greg Fitzpatrick Business Development–IoT and Integration Greg Fitzpatrick is the Business Development Leader for IoT and Integration at Cochrane Supply and Engineering, where he supports end users, consultin

Greg Fitzpatrick

Business Development–IoT and Integration

Cochrane Supply

Greg Fitzpatrick is the Business Development Leader for IoT and Integration at Cochrane Supply and Engineering, where he supports end users, consulting engineers and systems integrators in the area of IoT, Integration and Enterprise Software. With over 25 years in the Building Systems and Controls business, he helps clients match new technology for Smart Buildings through specification writing, technology presentations and design assistance. Greg is also Executive Director for the Real Estate Cyber Consortium (RECC) focused on promoting cyber security awareness for operational technology.

Ken Kurz COPT Defense Properties

Ken Kurz VP, IT / CIO Ken Kurz brings over 20 years of leadership and operational experience in cybersecurity, network technologies, information systems, risk mitigation an

Ken Kurz

VP, IT / CIO

COPT Defense Properties

Ken Kurz brings over 20 years of leadership and operational experience in cybersecurity, network technologies, information systems, risk mitigation and remediation, and technical project management to COPT. Supporting COPT as CIO since 2016, he has prior experience as the CISO for the University of Delaware, CISO for the University of Oklahoma, and CIO for the US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation. He has also held various technical and leadership positions within the Department of Defense.

Thano Lambrinos QuadReal

Thano Lambrinos SVP, Digital Buildings, Experiences & Innovation Thano Lambrinos has over 15 years’ experience in the construction and building technologies space, and leverages digital transformation learnings acro

Thano Lambrinos

SVP, Digital Buildings, Experiences & Innovation

QuadReal

Thano Lambrinos has over 15 years’ experience in the construction and building technologies space, and leverages digital transformation learnings across vertical markets to drive innovation and change in commercial real estate. At QuadReal, Thano works to deploy advanced technologies that redefine the way buildings are designed, built, managed, and how the occupants experience their environments. As Senior Vice President, he leads the Digital Buildings, Customer Experience & Innovation teams, and is focused on the development and execution of the digital strategy across a global real estate portfolio.

Cecilia Li Urban Edge Properties

Cecilia Li SVP, CIO Cecilia Li has more than 20 years of experience as a proven technology strategist and business transformation expert. She is currently the SVP, CIO of

Cecilia Li

SVP, CIO

Urban Edge Properties

Cecilia Li has more than 20 years of experience as a proven technology strategist and business transformation expert. She is currently the SVP, CIO of Urban Edge Properties, a REIT that focused on management, acquiring, development and redevelopment of retail real estate in urban communities. Urban Edge owns 77 properties totaling 16.2 million square feet of gross leasable area.

Sean Nealon Brookfield Properties

Sean Nealon VP, Cyber & Info Security Sean Nealon is the Information Security leader for Brookfield Properties Group. In this role, he has created an information security program from the

Sean Nealon

VP, Cyber & Info Security

Brookfield Properties

Sean Nealon is the Information Security leader for Brookfield Properties Group. In this role, he has created an information security program from the ground up and established a risk management strategy for their more than 70 companies across all real estate verticals including protecting a vast amount of IoT devices across the various portfolios.

Helane Stein Brixmor

Helane Stein SVP, CIO Helane Stein is SVP, CIO of Brixmor responsible for the overall technology vision, strategy, systems and infrastructure that support business operatio

Helane Stein

SVP, CIO

Brixmor

Helane Stein is SVP, CIO of Brixmor responsible for the overall technology vision, strategy, systems and infrastructure that support business operations. She leads the implementation of transformational solutions that drive organizational efficiency, increase productivity, enhance collaboration and deliver results. Brixmor owns and operates a high-quality, national portfolio of open-air shopping centers. Its 632 retail centers comprise of approximately 64 million square feet of prime retail space in established trade areas.

Jim Whalen BXP

Jim Whalen SVP, CTO Jim Whalen serves as SVP and CIO/CTO responsible for the direction and implementation of technology and applications at Boston Properties, a fully int

Jim Whalen

SVP, CTO

BXP

Jim Whalen serves as SVP and CIO/CTO responsible for the direction and implementation of technology and applications at Boston Properties, a fully integrated real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners and developers of Class-A office properties in the United States. Over a 27-year IT career, Jim has supported real estate operations ranging from residential, construction, public housing, commercial office and retail.

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