Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Practices in the Middle East Construction Industry

Amidst the rise of cybercrimes and cyberattacks, it has become paramount for companies across the globe to prioritize the establishment of strong cybersecurity measures. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Accuracy, and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) collaborated to carry out a comprehensive survey within the Middle East region’s construction sector (the Survey). The purpose of the Survey was to evaluate the risks construction project participants face in relation to cybercrimes and gauge their level of preparedness. This report examines the common cybercrime and cybersecurity practices in the Middle East construction sector using the results from the Survey.