Episode 14: Cyber-securing Constructions Digital Future

With a background that spans policing, governance, and enterprise cybersecurity, Daniel brings a strategic yet grounded perspective to digital risk in construction. He outlines the specific threats impacting the sector, including phishing, ransomware, and data exfiltration targeting sensitive infrastructure projects. The conversation explores how inconsistent systems and third-party platforms multiply risk, and why compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials are more than just tick-box exercises, they’re key to operational resilience. Daniel also explains what to expect from evolving compliance and insurance requirements, and how organisations can strengthen their security posture without slowing innovation.

Topics covered:

• Why construction is increasingly exposed to cyber threats
• The role of data value, system complexity, and supply chain sprawl in creating risk
• Practical strategies for building secure, consistent digital ecosystems
• How to balance innovation with compliance requirements
• What supply chain security and future audits will demand
• The rise of AI in threat detection - and the skills gap it exposes
• Why cybersecurity literacy is now essential for the whole workforce
  
  

Cybersecurity isn’t a back-office concern, it’s a core business issue. And backed by years of frontline experience, Daniel’s expert guidance on securing systems, managing risk, and preparing for what’s ahead makes it clear: building digital resilience isn’t a nice-to-have - it’s mission-critical.