Implementing Secure Data Exchange for HVAC Vendors Using Encryption, MFA, and Automation

Abstract

In today’s HVAC industry, sharing data securely between vendors and organizations is super important to keep sensitive stuff safe, like design documents, purchase orders, and system specs. This research introduces an automated data exchange protocol specifically designed for HVAC companies, with an emphasis on encrypted communication and secure API interactions. The goal is to create a framework that uses multi-factor authentication (MFA) along with modern security protocols like OAuth 2.0 and JSON Web Tokens (JWT) to make sure that the data shared between HVAC systems and vendor systems is confidential, intact, and authentic. On top of that, Ansible automation is used to make it easier to roll out security updates and enforce encryption standards for communication channels. This proposed solution boosts data protection while keeping things running smoothly and complying with industry security standards. The research also helps cut down the risks linked to unauthorized data access and potential weaknesses in HVAC supply chain exchanges, offering a strong security model personalized to the needs of today’s industry.