Construction business cyber security guidance

New guidance published for the construction sector to improve the security and resilience of their business against cyber threats

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) to produce guidance to help small-to-medium sized construction businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks.

Recent high profile cyber attacks against the construction industry illustrate how businesses of all sizes are being targeted by criminals. As the industry continues to embrace and adopt new digital ways of working, it is more important than ever to understand how you might be vulnerable to cyber attacks, and what you can do to protect your business.

The guidance is aimed at small-to-medium sized businesses working in the construction industry and the wider supply chain - including the manufacture of building supplies, surveying, and the sale of buildings.

While you cannot guarantee protection against all the cyber threats you face, by implementing the steps described, you’ll be protected from most common cyber attacks. And should the worst happen, you’ll able to quickly recover.

Download the Cyber Security for Construction businesses guidance (PDF, 447K).

You can also download a printer friendly version (PDF, 814K).

First published 2 March 2022