In part one of this two-part blog series, we looked at a real-world example of a data security breach at a construction company, the steps that company took to get through the attack, and what it did to protect itself moving forward. Now, we’ll share some construction cybersecurity best practices and insider tips on what to be on the lookout for.
A recent report by IBM Ponemon found that 74% of organizations do not have a security response plan ready in the case of a cybersecurity attack. This puts companies at a significantly higher risk of falling victim to cyber criminals. The construction industry is #3 on Safety Detective’s list of industries that are currently suffering from the most ransomware attacks. In our recent webinar, Cybersecurity in Construction, Mike Dooley, Viewpoint’s information security officer, sat down and discussed security best practices that every organization should consider.
Best practices for construction cybersecurity
Many organizations that have cyber insurance think they are fully protected from a cyberattack. However, this is not the case. Construction organizations need to be doing everything they possibly can to lower the probability of a successful attack.
By planning ahead and investing in proper security, costly business mistakes can be avoided. Here are four things your organization can do right now to slam the door on cyber criminals:
