Construction Industry

Cybersecurity strategies for construction companies.

Secure your projects, protect your reputation, and ensure on-time delivery. Construction is the industry’s most-targeted sector — complex vendor ecosystems and critical project timelines create vulnerabilities that cybercriminals actively exploit.

59%
Of construction firms experienced a cybersecurity threat in the last two years
48%
Increase in the frequency of ransomware attacks against the industry
24 days
Average length of a business interruption following an attack
Why Construction Firms Are Targeted

Project timelines and vendor complexity are exactly what attackers exploit.

The rapid digitization of construction processes, combined with limited cybersecurity resources and valuable project data, has made construction firms attractive targets for ransomware, data theft, and supply chain attacks.

Complex vendor ecosystems

Third-party software and vendor networks create attack paths that cybercriminals actively exploit.

Tight project timelines

Ransomware attackers know deadline pressure makes a fast ransom payment more likely.

High-value financial transactions

Business email compromise targets large vendor payments and financial transactions.

Getting Started

Four steps to an effective, compliant program.

Building effective construction cybersecurity doesn’t require becoming a security expert. Start with proven strategies designed for companies facing complex vendor relationships and tight project deadlines.

01

Cyber Hygiene

Establish MFA, patching, and the fundamentals that quickly reduce your exposure.

02

Backups & Response

Maintain reliable backups and an incident response plan that keeps projects moving.

03

Full Visibility

Gain comprehensive visibility across every connected device and IT environment.

04

Locked-Down Access

Lock down access to critical resources and confidential project data.

What’s at Stake

Most firms aren’t prepared for the disruption a single attack causes.

77%
Would experience critical delays if document access were blocked for more than 5 days
30%
Have a business continuity plan in place for a cyberattack
87%
Rely on technology functioning properly just to operate day to day
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Sources: Corvus Insurance and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) industry research on construction cybersecurity threats and business continuity.