The construction sector is a particularly appealing target to malicious actors. This is mainly due to: 

  1. Multitudes of third-party suppliers used.
  2. Mass of personal data being collected.
  3. Substantial sums of money involved in construction projects.

Despite past warnings, many Construction companies see cybersecurity as an afterthought, due to strict time constraints when delivering projects, but this is no longer an option for businesses in the industry as cyber threats continue to target the industry in full force.

Key Findings

Top 5 Most Targeted Regions for the Construction and building material industry explored.
Top 5 Ransomware Actors targeting the construction and building material industry analysed.
Top 5 Hacktivist Groups targeting the Construction industry identified.
Analysis of Compliance Requirements – A look into NIST, NIS 2, and additional requirements for Construction companies to comply with.
Actionable Mitigations and next steps to safeguard within the Construction industry.