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Why Your Construction Business Needs Cybersecurity Now

Construction firms in the $500k to $10M revenue range are now prime targets for cyberattacks. A single ransomware or phishing attack can wipe out cash reserves, delay projects, and destroy client trust overnight.

Cory Salisbury
Cory Salisbury
Founder & Fractional CFO • Salisbury Bookkeeping

The Digital Job Site Is Here—And So Are the Hackers

The construction industry saw a 300% increase in cyberattacks between 2023 and 2025.

What Construction Owners Are Getting Wrong

  • Unprotected Financial Data in QuickBooks
  • Weak Email Security (phishing emails)
  • No System Integration Security
  • Lack of Financial Oversight

The Relief of a Secure, Integrated Financial System

  1. Integrated Systems With Secure Data Flows — Any anomaly gets flagged immediately
  2. Real-Time Financial Dashboards That Catch Red Flags — Unauthorized payments visible within hours
  3. Multi-Layered Access Controls — Role-based permissions
  4. Regular Reconciliation and Audit Trails — Weekly reconciliation creates audit trail

A Real Scenario

A GC's office manager gets a fake email from a lumber supplier asking to update payment details. Without proper protocols, $40,000 is gone. With the right system: phone call confirmation required, dashboard flags unusual requests, weekly reconciliation catches discrepancy. Money is safe.

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