Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
What does it take for the construction industry to build real cyber resilience against evolving threats like AI-driven phishing and deepfakes before a breach happens?
In this special episode recorded live at Symetri’s BIM Summit, host Nicole chats with Jack Cooke from Kaseya about a challenge construction can’t ignore: Cyber Security. Jack shares a shocking CFO impersonation scam and practical advice for staying protected as threats evolve rapidly.
As Jack says, “We don’t want to terrify—we want to demystify. Understanding the threat is the first step in defending against it.” He explains why Cyber Essentials isn’t enough, how to shift from compliance to real-time readiness, the importance of disaster recovery and a zero-blame culture, and what to do when a breach happens.
If your business relies on digital data, cloud platforms, or collaboration tools, this is your wake-up call. Cyber Security is now everyone’s responsibility—not just IT’s.
📖CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction: Cybersecurity in Construction
01:15 - Meet Jack Cooke & Highlights from the BIM Summit
03:00 - Deepfakes & Real-World Cyber Attacks
05:42 - Why Construction Businesses Are Vulnerable
07:30 - The Two Sides of Cyber Risk: Attacks & Data Protection
10:20 - Disaster Recovery Plans: A Must-Have, Not a Nice-to-Have
13:10 - Compliance Isn’t Enough: Staying Secure Over Time
15:35 - Creating a Cyber-Resilient Culture
18:05 - Cloud Safety Myths & The Importance of Redundancy
21:00 - Tabletop Exercises: Are You Really Prepared?
23:30 - Ransomware Reality: Costs, Consequences & Continuity
27:10 - The Power of a Zero-Blame Culture
29:30 - AI-Driven Threats: Smarter Phishing and Fake Emails
32:00 - First Steps Toward Better Cyber Readiness
34:40 - Final Thoughts: Don’t Wait for the Wake-Up Call
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💻FIND OUT MORE:
For more information about cyber security, visit: symetri.co.uk/it-solutions/it-services/security-services
👋GET IN TOUCH:
Website: www.symetri.co.uk
Email: info@symetri.co.uk
Telephone: 0345 370 1444
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/smarter-building-podcast
What does it take for the construction industry to build real cyber resilience against evolving threats like AI-driven phishing and deepfakes before a breach happens?
In this special episode recorded live at Symetri’s BIM Summit, host Nicole chats with Jack Cooke from Kaseya about a challenge construction can’t ignore: Cyber Security. Jack shares a shocking CFO impersonation scam and practical advice for staying protected as threats evolve rapidly.
As Jack says, “We don’t want to terrify—we want to demystify. Understanding the threat is the first step in defending against it.” He explains why Cyber Essentials isn’t enough, how to shift from compliance to real-time readiness, the importance of disaster recovery and a zero-blame culture, and what to do when a breach happens.
If your business relies on digital data, cloud platforms, or collaboration tools, this is your wake-up call. Cyber Security is now everyone’s responsibility—not just IT’s.
📖CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction: Cybersecurity in Construction
01:15 - Meet Jack Cooke & Highlights from the BIM Summit
03:00 - Deepfakes & Real-World Cyber Attacks
05:42 - Why Construction Businesses Are Vulnerable
07:30 - The Two Sides of Cyber Risk: Attacks & Data Protection
10:20 - Disaster Recovery Plans: A Must-Have, Not a Nice-to-Have
13:10 - Compliance Isn’t Enough: Staying Secure Over Time
15:35 - Creating a Cyber-Resilient Culture
18:05 - Cloud Safety Myths & The Importance of Redundancy
21:00 - Tabletop Exercises: Are You Really Prepared?
23:30 - Ransomware Reality: Costs, Consequences & Continuity
27:10 - The Power of a Zero-Blame Culture
29:30 - AI-Driven Threats: Smarter Phishing and Fake Emails
32:00 - First Steps Toward Better Cyber Readiness
34:40 - Final Thoughts: Don’t Wait for the Wake-Up Call
🎙️MORE EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE:
If you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll like: youtu.be/VfnQ7SODybs
💻FIND OUT MORE:
For more information about cyber security, visit: symetri.co.uk/it-solutions/it-services/security-services
👋GET IN TOUCH:
Website: www.symetri.co.uk
Email: info@symetri.co.uk
Telephone: 0345 370 1444
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/smarter-building-podcast
