Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry: A FAQ Review

Includes a Live Web Event on 03/31/2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

Construction projects now rely heavily on digital payment systems, mobile technology, and interconnected project teams—creating new opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities. A single compromised subcontractor or fraudulent payment request can cascade across an entire project, causing delays, financial losses, and potential disputes among stakeholders.

On this NASBP Virtual Seminar, we are joined by Suzanne Karbarz Rovner of Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC who will examine the cybersecurity threats most relevant to the construction industry and their implications for contractors, owners, and surety partners. The session will cover common cyberattack scenarios such as payment diversion schemes, contractor impersonation, and supply-chain breaches, as well as the operational disruptions that can follow.

Attendees will also explore how cyber insurance, criminal fraud coverage, and contract provisions can help address emerging cyber exposures. Designed for surety bond producers and underwriters, this discussion will provide practical insight into how cyber risk is reshaping construction project risk management.

Suzanne Karbarz Rovner

Partner

Real Estate Group, Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Suzanne is a partner in the Real Estate Group, Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC. Her practice focuses on all aspects of construction law, including advising clients on effective strategies for project execution, drafting and negotiating contracts, and enforcing contractual rights and obligations. Suzanne represents owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers in construction projects throughout the country.

She has represented clients in a wide range of development projects, including student housing, manufactured housing, hospitals and medical office space, storage facilities, senior living, state-of-the-art sports facilities, hotels, multifamily residential and condominiums, universities, and retail.

When disputes arise, Suzanne advocates on behalf of her clients to resolve the dispute through settlement negotiation, litigation, or alternative dispute resolution.

Suzanne also has experience handling government contract and federal procurement matters, including bid protests, claims, administrative appeals, and suspension and debarment.

Suzanne has been recognized by Notable Women Lawyers, Crain’s Chicago Business 2024, and Martindale-Hubbell rates Suzanne “AV Preeminent,” the highest possible rating of professional and ethical standards and is a member of the American Bar Association, Construction Law Forum (Division 12 Owners and Developers, Steering Committee), the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA), an invitation-only organization of attorneys dedicated to the practice of construction law in Illinois (Steering Committee Member, Events Committee Chair, and Treasurer), and the American Bar Association - Public Contract Law Section.

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