As the construction industry in Ireland advances and adopts digital tools – ranging from BIM and IoT devices to cloud- based project management systems – cybersecurity threats have emerged as a significant but often underestimated risk! We will explore how tackling hidden risks is crucial to safeguarding confidential information, preserving stakeholder confidence, and sustaining the integrity of digital construction processes and how you can be cyber resilient.
- Understanding the unique cybersecurity risks in construction’s digital ecosystem (e.g. ransomware attacks, phishing, supply chain vulnerabilities).
- Best practices for safeguarding project data and proprietary designs in cloud environments.
- Integrating cybersecurity protocols into digital construction standards and training programs.
- Collaboration between construction firms, technology providers, and regulators to establish clear security guidelines.
- Building a cybersecurity culture among workers and stakeholders to reduce human error vulnerabilities.
