How AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Are Putting Construction Businesses at Risk with Joshua Weyand

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample is joined by Jonathan Marsh and special guest Joshua Weyand, Director of Emerging Technologies at Suffolk Construction to discuss the latest construction technology news. They discuss the implications of AI in construction, the rise of cybersecurity threats, and how companies can better protect their data. Joshua shares insights on the future of AI-driven project management, the impact of cybercrime on the construction industry, and why data privacy is becoming a major concern. If you're curious about where construction tech is headed.

What You'll Learn:

• How AI agents will revolutionize project management in construction
• The risks of data privacy in an AI-driven world
• Why construction companies are prime targets for cybercrime
• The rise of impersonation attacks and how businesses can protect themselves
• How IT and tech talent shortages are shaping the industry's future
• The shift from public cloud to private cloud solutions in response to AI demands

Timestamps:

[00:25] – Deepseek-The risks of AI-driven data collection and privacy concerns

[03:15] – The reality of no privacy in the modern digital world

[10:10] – Major government takedown of cybercrime networks

[18:40] – The rise of impersonation attacks and deepfakes in business

[20:19] – AI agents and the future of project management

[29:30] – The balance between automation and human effort in construction

[33:00] – Final thoughts and where to learn more

News: https://www.ciodive.com/ 

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