Cyber Liability
For design and construction firms, a cyber incident isn't just an IT headache—it's a threat to project timelines, intellectual property, and client trust. While we don't act as your Managed Service Provider (MSP) or cybersecurity firm, we help you access the specialized tools and "breach coaches" provided by your insurer to fortify your digital perimeter and ensure a rapid recovery.
Our role is to help you leverage your policy’s "active monitoring" features and connect you with the right forensic and legal resources the moment a threat is detected.
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Pre-Breach Security Scans & Monitoring
Many of our carrier partners provide continuous, non-invasive "outside-in" scans of your firm’s network to identify vulnerabilities before hackers do.
These resources are intended to:
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Identify open ports, unpatched software, and leaked employee credentials.
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Alert your team to emerging threats specifically targeting the A&E sector.
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Benchmarking your digital security posture against industry peers.
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Employee Awareness & Phishing Simulations
Since the majority of cyber breaches start with a human error, we facilitate access to ongoing employee training platforms that turn your staff into a "human firewall."
Access tools such as:
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Simulated Phishing Campaigns: Testing your team with realistic emails (like fake "Project Change Orders" or "Invoice Updates").
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Micro-Learning Modules: Short, engaging videos on password hygiene and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
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Security Newsletters: Keeping your firm updated on the latest social engineering tactics used in the construction industry.
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Incident Response & Business Continuity Planning
If a breach occurs, the first few hours determine the total cost of the claim. We help you access templates and professional guidance to build a robust Incident Response Plan (IRP).
We facilitate access to:
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Breach Coach Consultations: Immediate legal and technical advice to contain the damage.
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Forensic Investigation Resources: Expert teams to identify what data was accessed and how to secure the network.
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Notification & Credit Monitoring: Turnkey solutions to meet state and federal regulatory requirements for notifying affected parties.
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Digital Asset & Ransomware Recovery
A&E firms rely heavily on CAD and BIM files. We connect you with resources focused on protecting and restoring your most valuable digital work product.
This includes guidance on:
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Immutable Backup Strategies: Ensuring your project files are safe from encryption.
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Ransomware Negotiation Services: Professional intermediaries provided by the carrier to handle communication with threat actors.
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Business Interruption Calculations: Expert forensic accountants to quantify lost billable hours and project delays.
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