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Rising Cyber Risks and Solutions to Protect People, Property and Profits
As the construction industry adopts new technologies with immediate access to data and reliance on a cyber-secure third-party supply chain, it can expect more aggressive cyberattacks.
By Jackie Robinson, John Farley and Brian Cooper
September 22, 2021
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by Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson works directly with Gallagher’s Managing Director. She started her career at Gallagher in 2001 as National Sales Coordinator for the practice. Her current responsibilities include creating regional business plans and assisting with new business development on both local and national construction accounts. Jackie is active in numerous industry associations dedicated to the construction industry and has more than 33 years of experience in insurance.
by John Farley
John Farley leads Gallagher’s Cyber Practice and works closely with global teams at Gallagher. He assists clients in navigating the dynamic cyber insurance markets and cyber risk transfer while providing guidance on emerging regulatory risk, cyberattack techniques, cyber risk prevention and data breach cost mitigation strategies.
by Brian Cooper
Brian Cooper is responsible for leading the insurance, surety and risk management services delivered to the industry. The construction practice represents clients including General Building Contractors, Heavy Highway/Engineering Contractors, Subcontractors, Developers and Buyers of Construction Services. Brian has more than 40 years of experience serving the insurance and surety needs of the industry.
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