Cyber Risk in the Built Environment.
Construction and infrastructure businesses share sensitive project data across multiple platforms and organisations every day — creating significant exposure to payment fraud, ransomware and information theft. This course gives your people the knowledge to recognise and reduce that risk.
THE PROBLEM
The built environment sector faces a distinctive cyber risk profile.
Project information — drawings, specifications, contracts, financial data — flows across multiple businesses, platforms and stakeholders throughout the life of every project. Each connection point is a potential entry for an attacker. Payment fraud targeting progress claims and subcontractor payments is among the most financially damaging threats facing Australian construction businesses. Ransomware attacks on project files and building management systems have caused significant operational disruption. And for professionals operating under confidentiality obligations and complex contractual arrangements, a data breach carries consequences that go well beyond the immediate financial loss.
This course was developed specifically for the Australian built environment sector, using real-world scenarios drawn from construction, engineering and infrastructure practice.
What you will learn
Why cyber risk is a whole-of-business issue in the built environment — and why it cannot be managed by IT alone
How cyber events and human error occur in construction and infrastructure environments — including the specific attack types targeting Australian building industry businesses right now
How payment fraud operates in the context of progress claims, subcontractor payments and supplier invoices — and the verification steps that protect your business from interception
Your professional obligations in relation to information security where confidentiality duties and contractual requirements apply
Practical steps every person in your business can take to protect project data, client information and your organisation's operations and reputation
Course at a glance.
| Duration | 60–90 minutes |
| Format | 10 chapters, ~5–7 minutes each |
| Assessment | 4 short quizzes |
| Completion | Certificate of Completion issued on passing |
| CPD | Yes | contact us for details specific to your state |
| Access | 28 days from enrolment |
| Devices | Any smart device, laptop or computer |
| Price | $129 per person incl. GST |
| Bulk pricing | Available | Contact us |
Who this course is for.
This course is designed for all employees and business owners in the Australian built environment sector — including construction businesses, engineering firms, infrastructure operators, project managers, quantity surveyors, architects and their support staff. It is suitable for both professionals with contractual confidentiality obligations and non-technical staff who handle project data, communications and financial processes.
98%
of participants agreed the course increased their understanding of cyber risk
96%
of participants liked the way the course was structured.
93%
of participants found the course content appropriate for their needs.
92%
of participants said they would recommend the course to others.
Based on most recent course completion survey data.
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Price includes GST. For bulk enrolments or a customised version of this program for your board, contact us.