Common vulnerabilities
Ransomware
disrupting project management and site access systems
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
diverting payments to subcontractors/suppliers
Data leaks
or bid manipulation due to compromise of tender/estimating portals
Credential theft
affecting remote site cameras and plant telemetry
Legacy laptops/tablets
on sites with weak patching or MFA
Realistic risk scenario
An attacker encrypts the firm’s scheduling and document platforms. Site drawings and RAMS are unavailable, access cards fail to provision, and crane/plant hires can’t be confirmed. At the same time, spoofed emails instruct Accounts to change bank details for a key subcontractor. Work halts, re-mobilisation costs mount, and the client threatens penalties for missed milestones.
How Cowbell can help
Cowbell activates DFIR and breach counsel to contain the incident, prioritise restoring project files and site access, and advise on any contractual and notification issues
Business Interruption (BI) Support:
We quantify delay costs and reimburse extra expenses such as overtime and short-term IT workarounds (subject to policy terms)
Customer/Stakeholder Communications:
PR and client-communication support to manage employer/PC expectations, extension-of-time messaging, and subcontractor coordination
Data Privacy Review:
If employee or subcontractor data is affected (e.g., payroll/CIS), breach counsel assesses reporting thresholds and handles notifications
Why a cyber policy with Cowbell matters for construction
Real-world protection
Covers real-world delay/BI exposure—not just headline turnover
Rapid restoration
Rapid restoration of scheduling/docs and site access to keep works moving
Protection for payment diversion scams
Protection for payment diversion scams (where endorsed)
Expert vendors
Expert vendors who understand project timelines and client communications
Post-incident hardening
Post-incident hardening around MFA, vendor access, and tender portal security
We're not just here during a claim
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