Why ProSentry’s LoRaWAN-Powered Platform Is a More Secure Choice for Building Monitoring

Discover how ProSentry’s LoRaWAN-powered sensors protect properties with enterprise-grade security, no internet dependency, and end-to-end encryption, keeping your building safe from both water leaks and cyber threats.

August 29, 2025
by ProSentry

Why Security Matters in Building Monitoring

When people think of building safety, the focus is often on physical threats like water leaks, gas detection, or temperature extremes. But in today’s connected world, digital vulnerabilities pose an equally serious risk. Many IoT systems rely on Wi-Fi or internet-connected devices that expand the “attack surface” for cyber threats, leaving buildings exposed to hacking, downtime, and data breaches.

That’s why security must be just as much a priority as safety. Property owners and managers can no longer afford systems that trade convenience for vulnerability. With the right technology, it’s possible to protect both residents and infrastructure from physical damage and cyber intrusion.

ProSentry addresses this challenge head-on by leveraging LoRaWAN, a global standard designed with enterprise-grade security at its core. Unlike Wi-Fi or cellular-based systems, LoRaWAN was purpose-built for secure, long-range, low-power communication, making it ideally suited to building monitoring.

Why ProSentry’s LoRaWAN-Powered Platform Is a More Secure Choice for Building Monitoring

Built for Secure, Long-Range, Low-Power Communication

ProSentry’s platform is powered by LoRaWAN, a globally recognized standard already adopted in more than 187 countries. Unlike Wi-Fi or cellular networks, which were initially built for high-speed data transfer, LoRaWAN was designed from the ground up for secure, low-power, and long-range communication, the exact qualities buildings need for scalable monitoring.

Because LoRaWAN doesn’t rely on open ports or traditional IP stacks, the potential for cyberattacks is significantly reduced. Each sensor communicates only the data required, ensuring there are no unnecessary entry points for intruders. This built-in security architecture makes LoRaWAN not just an efficient choice, but also a resilient one.

Key Security Advantages of LoRaWAN Sensors

ProSentry’s LoRaWAN-powered sensors are built with enterprise-grade security at every layer, giving property owners confidence that their monitoring systems are both safe and reliable. Unlike many consumer IoT devices, which can introduce new cyber risks, LoRaWAN was designed specifically to minimize vulnerabilities while maximizing performance.

  • End-to-End Encryption – All data is encrypted from the sensor to the application layer, preventing interception or tampering during transmission.
  • Dual-Key Protection – Each device uses two unique keys (network and application) for added layers of security, ensuring only authorized systems can interpret the data.
  • Device Authentication – Every sensor has a unique identifier, guaranteeing that only trusted devices are allowed on the network.
  • No Internet Dependency – Because LoRaWAN doesn’t rely on Wi-Fi or internet-connected devices, the system avoids many of the common attack surfaces exploited in traditional networks.
  • Event-Only Detection – Sensors are programmed to monitor only specific risks, like water leaks, gas leaks, or temperature changes, ensuring data collected is strictly relevant.
  • Privacy Protection – With no cameras, microphones, or personal tracking involved, the system avoids unnecessary liability and protects resident privacy.

Together, these features ensure that ProSentry delivers physical protection, minimizing cyber risk, keeping both building infrastructure and occupant trust intact.

Why LoRaWAN Is Built to Last

Unlike cellular or Wi-Fi technologies that rapidly shift through generations (2G–5G and even 6G), each new version typically requires costly hardware and firmware upgrades to keep devices compatible. LoRaWAN is designed for stability and endurance. Its focus on low power, long range, and small data payloads means devices can operate reliably for years without disruption or costly hardware overhauls.

LoRaWAN has stronger encryption by design, extended coverage through gateways and satellites, and multi-band connectivity updates are introduced in ways that keep existing devices compatible. This ensures that Buildings and Owners benefit from new capabilities without having to replace what’s already in place.

For property owners and managers, this long-life design translates into fewer replacements, lower maintenance, and a truly future-proof foundation for smart building systems. With ProSentry, you can deploy sensors with confidence, knowing they’ll continue to perform securely and reliably for years to come.

Real-World Applications That Benefit from Secure Monitoring

The strength of ProSentry’s LoRaWAN-powered Platform is in its ability to provide secure, reliable monitoring across multiple building risks, while exposing properties to minimal cyber vulnerabilities.

  • Water & Gas Leak Detection – Sensors catch leaks at the source and transmit encrypted alerts, helping prevent costly damage. The result: property managers receive trustworthy, tamper-proof alerts that help prevent costly damage.
  • Temperature & Humidity Monitoring – LoRaWAN’s security protocols ensure that alerts about freezing temperatures or rising humidity levels can’t be spoofed or blocked. Since these alerts are encrypted end-to-end, property teams can trust the data and act with confidence.
  • Mechanical Issues – Sensors deliver early alerts on equipment irregularities, giving property teams advanced notice to prevent costly system failures.

By combining these use cases under a single secure framework, ProSentry delivers the peace of mind of proactive monitoring without adding cyber risk to the property.

Conclusion

ProSentry’s system delivers a dual-layered protection, guarding against both physical damage and cyber threats. With LoRaWAN as its foundation, properties benefit from a globally recognized standard that ensures long-term compatibility, reliability, extensibility and ongoing support.

Designed to be secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade, ProSentry empowers property managers to future-proof their buildings with confidence. And with access to a massive ecosystem of LoRaWAN-compatible devices, expanding capabilities across water, gas, temperature, access, and more is seamless, all managed through one trusted platform.

by ProSentry

Why Security Matters in Building Monitoring

When people think of building safety, the focus is often on physical threats like water leaks, gas detection, or temperature extremes. But in today’s connected world, digital vulnerabilities pose an equally serious risk. Many IoT systems rely on Wi-Fi or internet-connected devices that expand the “attack surface” for cyber threats, leaving buildings exposed to hacking, downtime, and data breaches.

That’s why security must be just as much a priority as safety. Property owners and managers can no longer afford systems that trade convenience for vulnerability. With the right technology, it’s possible to protect both residents and infrastructure from physical damage and cyber intrusion.

ProSentry addresses this challenge head-on by leveraging LoRaWAN, a global standard designed with enterprise-grade security at its core. Unlike Wi-Fi or cellular-based systems, LoRaWAN was purpose-built for secure, long-range, low-power communication, making it ideally suited to building monitoring.

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Built for Secure, Long-Range, Low-Power Communication

ProSentry’s platform is powered by LoRaWAN, a globally recognized standard already adopted in more than 187 countries. Unlike Wi-Fi or cellular networks, which were initially built for high-speed data transfer, LoRaWAN was designed from the ground up for secure, low-power, and long-range communication, the exact qualities buildings need for scalable monitoring.

Because LoRaWAN doesn’t rely on open ports or traditional IP stacks, the potential for cyberattacks is significantly reduced. Each sensor communicates only the data required, ensuring there are no unnecessary entry points for intruders. This built-in security architecture makes LoRaWAN not just an efficient choice, but also a resilient one.

Key Security Advantages of LoRaWAN Sensors

ProSentry’s LoRaWAN-powered sensors are built with enterprise-grade security at every layer, giving property owners confidence that their monitoring systems are both safe and reliable. Unlike many consumer IoT devices, which can introduce new cyber risks, LoRaWAN was designed specifically to minimize vulnerabilities while maximizing performance.

  • End-to-End Encryption – All data is encrypted from the sensor to the application layer, preventing interception or tampering during transmission.
  • Dual-Key Protection – Each device uses two unique keys (network and application) for added layers of security, ensuring only authorized systems can interpret the data.
  • Device Authentication – Every sensor has a unique identifier, guaranteeing that only trusted devices are allowed on the network.
  • No Internet Dependency – Because LoRaWAN doesn’t rely on Wi-Fi or internet-connected devices, the system avoids many of the common attack surfaces exploited in traditional networks.
  • Event-Only Detection – Sensors are programmed to monitor only specific risks, like water leaks, gas leaks, or temperature changes, ensuring data collected is strictly relevant.
  • Privacy Protection – With no cameras, microphones, or personal tracking involved, the system avoids unnecessary liability and protects resident privacy.

Together, these features ensure that ProSentry delivers physical protection, minimizing cyber risk, keeping both building infrastructure and occupant trust intact.

Why LoRaWAN Is Built to Last

Unlike cellular or Wi-Fi technologies that rapidly shift through generations (2G–5G and even 6G), each new version typically requires costly hardware and firmware upgrades to keep devices compatible. LoRaWAN is designed for stability and endurance. Its focus on low power, long range, and small data payloads means devices can operate reliably for years without disruption or costly hardware overhauls.

LoRaWAN has stronger encryption by design, extended coverage through gateways and satellites, and multi-band connectivity updates are introduced in ways that keep existing devices compatible. This ensures that Buildings and Owners benefit from new capabilities without having to replace what’s already in place.

For property owners and managers, this long-life design translates into fewer replacements, lower maintenance, and a truly future-proof foundation for smart building systems. With ProSentry, you can deploy sensors with confidence, knowing they’ll continue to perform securely and reliably for years to come.

Real-World Applications That Benefit from Secure Monitoring

The strength of ProSentry’s LoRaWAN-powered Platform is in its ability to provide secure, reliable monitoring across multiple building risks, while exposing properties to minimal cyber vulnerabilities.

  • Water & Gas Leak Detection – Sensors catch leaks at the source and transmit encrypted alerts, helping prevent costly damage. The result: property managers receive trustworthy, tamper-proof alerts that help prevent costly damage.
  • Temperature & Humidity Monitoring – LoRaWAN’s security protocols ensure that alerts about freezing temperatures or rising humidity levels can’t be spoofed or blocked. Since these alerts are encrypted end-to-end, property teams can trust the data and act with confidence.
  • Mechanical Issues – Sensors deliver early alerts on equipment irregularities, giving property teams advanced notice to prevent costly system failures.

By combining these use cases under a single secure framework, ProSentry delivers the peace of mind of proactive monitoring without adding cyber risk to the property.

Conclusion

ProSentry’s system delivers a dual-layered protection, guarding against both physical damage and cyber threats. With LoRaWAN as its foundation, properties benefit from a globally recognized standard that ensures long-term compatibility, reliability, extensibility and ongoing support.

Designed to be secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade, ProSentry empowers property managers to future-proof their buildings with confidence. And with access to a massive ecosystem of LoRaWAN-compatible devices, expanding capabilities across water, gas, temperature, access, and more is seamless, all managed through one trusted platform.

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